Amnesty International: 2023 Write for Rights (W4R)

Amnesty International 2023 Write for Rights (W4R)

Today, we’re inviting you to join Amnesty International (AI) annual letter-writing campaign, Write for Rights (W4R). Your words are not just ink on paper, but powerful tools for justice, hope, and change.

For over 20 years, Amnesty International’s annual W4R has transformed the lives of people whose rights have been wronged. Using the power of voice, W4R supporters have united behind a common purpose: together we can change lives of voiceless for better. For over 60 years activism, Letter Writing has always been at the heart of AI campaign.

This year’s AI campaign features 10 people and communities worldwide whose human rights are violated by governments, police, or big corporations. Visit AI website using: write.amnestyusa.org to learn more about this year's Write for Rights cases. Here’s how you can take part for this year Write for Rights:

 Sign All Petitions on-line with one click:

https://takeaction.amnesty.ca/page/137336/petition/1?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=utm_write_for_rights&utm_content=Write+for+Rights+Successes+-+November+1+2023

Briefly:

1.     Demand justice for the Wet’suwet’en Nation in British Columbia, Canada. They have been attached and harassed for protecting their Land and Water.

2.     Demand justice for Thapelo Mhoapi, leader of grassroots movement Abahlali Mjondolo in South Africa. He has been threatened, harassed, and intimidated for defending his community.

3.     Demand Justice for Justyna Wydrznska in Poland. She has been prosecuted for defending safe abortion.

4.     Demand justice for Ana Maria Santos Cruz in Brazil. She is the mother of a young Brazilian activist who was killed by police.

5.     Demand Justice for the family of Thulani Masek, a leading human rights lawyer and political activist in Eswatini who was killed for speaking Truth to Power. 

6.     Ask Alabama Governor to grant clemency to Rocky Myers and save him from wrongful execution. 

7.     Demand Justice for Paul Kagai and Pabai Pabai in Australia. Fighting to save their ancestral lands.

8.     Demand immediate and unconditional release of Rita Karasartova in Kyrgystan. Facing 15 years in prison for peacefully protesting.

9.     Demand full freedom for Chaima Issa, a human rights lawyer activist in Tunisia. She was arrested for speaking out against Tunisian President, Kais Saied.

10.  Demand Justice for Ahmed Mansoor, blogger and human rights activist in UAE. He has been locked up for speaking Truth to Power.

 

Sign All Petitions on-line with one click:

https://takeaction.amnesty.ca/page/137336/petition/1?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=utm_write_for_rights&utm_content=Write+for+Rights+Successes+-+November+1+2023

Or Write a Letter for each case and Change a Life by clicking here:

https://act.writeathon.ca/events/write-letters-on-your-own?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=utm_write_for_rights&utm_content=Write+for+Rights+Successes+-+November+1+2023

In hope and solidarity,

Write for Rights Team: 

For questions: Q Contact Amnesty International USA's Write for Rights team: g

  

Amnesty International-USA: Israel - Occupied Palestinian Territories (October 2023)

 

• Amnesty International joins the Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967, the UN agencies working in Palestine, and many human rights experts, represented by a long list of UN special procedures, who are also calling for a ceasefire, along with the UN Secretary General and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
• An end to unlawful attacks, including indiscriminate attacks, direct attacks on civilians and civilian objects, and disproportionate attacks
• Israel to immediately allow unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid into the occupied Gaza Strip's civilians, lift its 16-year illegal blockade on Gaza, and grant immediate access to the Independent Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory
• The international community to impose a comprehensive arms embargo on all parties to the conflict given that serious violations amounting to crimes under international law are being committed.
• The International Criminal Court's ongoing investigation into the situation of Palestine to proceed and to receive full support and all necessary resources.
• Hamas and all other armed groups to release unconditionally and immediately all civilian hostages and to treat all those being held captive humanely, including by providing medical treatment, pending their release.
• Israel to release all Palestinians who are arbitrarily detained.
• The root causes of the conflict to be addressed, including through dismantling Israel's system of apartheid against all Palestinians.

Amnesty International Iran Team: Armita Garawand Cover Up

6 October 2023

Iran: Independent investigation into schoolgirl’s critical injuries needed amid mounting evidence of a cover up

The international community must demand that the Iranian authorities allow the UN Fact-Finding Missions and other independent monitors to enter the country to investigate the circumstances leading to the hospitalization of 16-year-old Armita Garawand, who fell unconscious on a Tehran metro train after reports she was assaulted by an enforcer of Iran’s compulsory veiling laws, and has been in a coma since, said Amnesty International, amid mounting evidence of a cover up by the authorities. Click here for more information.

 

 

2023 Nobel Peace Laureate: Narges Mohammdi, Human Rights Activist

Oct. 6, 2023

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate

Congratulation to Human Right Activist Narges Mohammedi for her well deserved 2023 Nobel Peace Award.

Narges Mohammadi is still pushing for national change from inside her jail cell.

The motto adopted by the demonstrators -- woman life freedom -- suitably expresses the dedication and work of Narges Mohammadi," Norwegian Nobel Committee chair Berit Reiss-Andersen said.

 

The Lucent, Vol.42: Sept. 16, 2023

Mahsa Amini - Never Forget 

Amnesty International - Australia: 2023 Write For Rights

 

We continue Write for Rights every year because it works – real change happens when ordinary people come together to take action. Since it began 22 years ago, Write for Rights has transformed the lives of close to 100 people. We are uniting with those who are courageously speaking truth to power. People like Uncle Pabai and Uncle Paul, who are community leaders from the Guda Maluyligal Nation in the Torres Strait, fighting to save their ancestral homelands from the risks of climate change. Activist Justyna Wydrzyńska, who has been convicted for helping a woman in a violent relationship access a safe abortion, which is a crime in Poland. And, in Brazil, Ana Maria who is bravely fighting for justice for her son, a vocal activist against police abuse who was brutally murdered. People power works! When we unite to promote and defend human rights, we can create a better world for ourselves and others. Now more than ever, your voice will join millions of others around the world as part of this event to put pressure on authorities to take immediate action.

With one click, you can take action for all ten Write for Rights cases! That’s ten times the impact! 

Amnesty International UK: Iranian Continue to Resist (Woman, Life, Freedom)

 

September 16, 2023: One year since Zhina Mahsa Amini was killed. Woman, Life, Freedom remains Iran's rallying cry for human rights. Mahsa Amini and hundreds of protesters killed by state forces all live in every Iranian bravely standing up for human rights. Click here to read more.