Amnesty International's Global Write-a-thon

December 10--International Human Rights Day--marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. AIUSA members and individuals from around the world honored this important day by participating in Amnesty International's Global Write-a-thon--the world's largest letter writing event. Thousands of letters were written on behalf of prisoners of conscience and human rights defenders at risk of severe human rights violations.

How was your Write-a-thon?

Thank you so much for taking part in Amnesty International's Global Write-A-Thon--December 5-14! Your letters are strength for human rights defenders around the world. Tell us how many letters you sent and remember to upload your Write-a-thon pictures!

With approximately 13% of Write-a-thon participants reporting back we have confirmed that 34376 letters have been sent!

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Write-a-thon Supporter: Serj Tankian

"Amnesty International's and its members' strengths have been the realization of the release of prisoners of conscience and the establishment of justice around the world where it is long overdue. The letter writing campaign has been a vital weapon in this regard.

It has kept hope alive for all those unjustly incarcerated and has also kept extra judicial governments in check, including our own." - Serj Tankian, System Of A Down singer and solo artist

Videos:

"Your Signature" See the video Thanks AI France!

"Bullet – the Execution" See the video AI France again!

Interview with freed prisoners of conscience Oksana Chelysheva and Jennifer Latheef. See the video