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Write for Rights
Each year during December and January, Amnesty International draws attention to people around the world who have been imprisoned, threatened, or murdered because of their beliefs or peaceful activism.
One letter can change a mind.
A hundred letters can save a life.
Join in Write for Rights -- the world's largest writing event. Along with thousands of people around the world, we will be defending people's right to protest...human rights and human dignity.
TAKE ACTION AT WRITE FOR RIGHTS SACRAMENTO 2022!
We will provide materials to write, email or post messages to advocate for human rights defenders around the world who have been harmed or jailed.
Friday December 9th (lead-in to Human Rights Day!) Drop in between 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: the Sierra 2 Center Garden Room. 2791 24th Street (where 24th Street meets 3rd Avenue in Curtis Park).
Learn more and register at sacwrite4rights22.eventbrite.com
Stop the Deportation of Marisela
Marisela Andrade is an immigrant survivor of human trafficking and domestic violence. She was denied asylum and is to be deported...back to the violent environment she escaped.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE ARE NOT SERVED BY DEPORTATION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS!
Go to Marisela Info & Action Page
Success Story
Tear Gassed LGBT activitists cleared of all charges
In 2019, Melike, Özgür, and 17 other Turkish students organized a sit-in to protest the school’s ban on their Pride march. The peaceful protest was met with police tear gas, physical violence, and arrests. The students were charged with “participating in an unlawful assembly” and faced up to three years in prison.
Amnesty supporters rallied in support of them and sent nearly 500,000 letters in 2020 demanding they be cleared of all charges
That outcry broke through — Melike, Özgür, and the other 17 people who participated in the protest were acquitted! This is the power of mass advocacy — This is the power of our voice when we speak in unison.
Israel and the Palestinian Territories
Find out more about Amnesty International's recent report on this region, how the research was done and what the conclusions are about human rights.
Crimes against humanity in Uygher region of China
Amnesty International is calling for an independent, international investigation into grave human rights violations there.
Thank you for signing the Amnesty International petition in 2021 along with hundreds of thousands of others worldwide. The petition was delivered to Chinese officials in embassies around the world.
Actions: Hold China accountable for their treatment of Uyghurs
Read more about the situation
Provide solidarity to the families of detainees in Xinjiang, China
Immigrant Support Campaign:
Close ICE Detention at the Yuba County Jail, Northern CA
We demand that our immigrant neighbors be released from ICE Detention at the Yuba County Jail in Northern California. They should be waiting for their immigration status hearings from their homes, not in a jail.
In 2020, there were over 170 held there. Now there are 5 detainees and we need to convince Yuba County and ICE to close it for good! READ more background here
Here is an action that we all can do: send this message to the Yuba County Board of Supervisors. https://takeaction.ccijustice.org/campaigns/1
Protect Human Rights Defenders:
Eren Keskin is a Turkish lawyer and human rights defender. For many years she has been an advocate for women, children, and ethnic minorities Eren has been prosecuted more than 100 times for her efforts.
We urge the Minister of Justice and other Turkish officials to assure that Eren Keskin is safe and free to practice law. Amnesty International Group 283 in Sacramento has made a commitment to monitor and support the work of Eren Keskin.
Click here for background information
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If you write a letter please report it here.
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