in case you haven't realized yet the extraordinary thing about human rights defenders is just how ordinary their desires are...they want what so many of us take for granted – a safe place to live and work...free and fair elections...the right to speak out without the fear of arrest or torture...this summer, you can join my mission to bring hope to human rights defenders and prisoners of conscience around the world...it's pretty simple...
recently, a women’s rights group, women of zimbabwe arise! (woza) organized a peaceful demonstration to protest the worsening social, economic and human rights conditions in their country...members of this group frequently report harassment, intimidation and other extreme treatment from police officers...right now, jenni williams and magadonga mahlangu, leaders of woza, are in prison...other members of woza face charges against their peaceful activities...send a letter of support to the members of woza as a part of this summer's solidarity action...
the struggle for human rights continues even during what is for most, a relaxing season – summer...for this summer's solidarity action, you can provide moral support to human rights defenders in zimbabwe, china, belarus, mexico, and libya...your action can help bring much-needed support and justice to these courageous men and women...
when people ask you what you’re doing for summer vacation this year, tell them you’re bringing hope to where it’s needed most...
peace out <3
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