Friday, November 2, 2018
Thursday, November 1, 2018
AUSTRALIA: Free Remaining Children on Nauru - ONLINE ACTION
38 children and their families remain on Nauru. And tomorrow our government will still go to the Federal Court to stall the immediate transfer of critically ill children.
It begs the question: if the government is serious about bringing kids to safety, why block their immediate transfer? Why are the remaining children and families not being moved right now?
Saturday, October 27, 2018
IRAN - Prisoner Force-Fed While on Hunger Strike - PRESS RELEASE
Farhad Meysami, a medical doctor, was detained in July for supporting a campaign against Iran’s laws imposing forced hijab (veiling) on women and girls. He has been on hunger strike since 1 August and his health has deteriorated drastically. On 26 September, he was forcibly transferred from section 4 of Evin prison to the medical clinic, where he is being held in isolation, and has been administered intravenous fluids against his will. Sources told Amnesty International he is being held there until he agrees to end his hunger strike.
“Farhad Meysami’s only ‘crime’ is speaking out against Iran’s degrading and discriminatory practice of forced hijab and defending women's rights to choose their own clothing. He is a prisoner of conscience and it is utterly outrageous that he is being detained at all,” said Philip Luther, Amnesty International’s Research and Advocacy Director for the Middle East and North Africa.
Thursday, October 25, 2018
MALAYSIA - Death Penalty Victory! GOOD NEWS
Amnesty International, New Zealand, October, 2018
On World Day Against the Death Penalty, we were excited to hear the Malaysian Government announce plans to abolish the death penalty. With more 800 people on death row, this is a huge victory for human rights.
Thank you for supporting Amnesty International's 40-year long campaign to end the cruel and inhumane punishment that is the death penalty. This win shows our power. When we come together, governments listen.
USA: Caravan from Central America & Mexico - ONLINE ACTION
Thousands of people from Central America are crossing into Mexico as part of a caravan heading towards the United States. Many of these families are fleeing violence and persecution, seeking refuge in a country that claims to be a beacon of hope to the world.Instead of finding safety, these families are being detained.
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
TURKEY: SEEK UN INVESTIGATION FOR JAMAL KHASHOGGI - ONLINE ACTION
Amnesty International, Canada, October 18 2018
The whole world now knows the name of Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but those dearest to Jamal are no closer to finding out what happened to him.
When we see injustice, it's up to all of us to take a stand.
Two and a half weeks ago, journalist Jamal Khashoggi walked into the Saudi Arabian consulate in Turkey to get some paperwork and never came out. Saudi Arabian authorities claimed that he left the building, but Turkish authorities reported that he was
assassinated inside.
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