Summer Solidarity Action

For many people, summer is a time for vacations, picnics and recreation. But for prisoners of conscience or those who defend human rights in many countries, summer brings no relief from the potential danger and sense of isolation they may face. By simply sending a postcard, however, you can help support these women and men. You will find information here on several cases of concern to Amnesty International. Please send cards to these people expressing your support and encouragement.

Click here for the AI Kids' Summer Solidarity Action.

FEATURED CASES

ZIMBABWE - Women of Zimbabwe Arise

Zimbabwe police have repeatedly arrested activists from the women's group Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) for organizing peaceful demonstrations to protest the worsening social, economic and human rights situation in the country. WOZA members have been intimidated, harassed and ill-treated by police officers.

CHINA - The Tiananmen Mothers

The Tiananmen Mothers is a group of around 130 human rights defenders, women and men, whose children and other close relatives were killed or injured during the military crackdown. The Tiananmen Mothers have compiled a list of those killed or injured in the crackdown.

BELARUS - Alyaksandr Kazulin

Alyaksandr Kazulin, former head of the Belarusian State University, is serving five and a half years in prison on politically motivated charges. Mr. Kazulin was the leader of the Belarusian Socialist Democratic Party when he was detained in March 2006.

MEXICO - The Women of San Salvador Atenco

During protests by members of a local farmers organization in the town of San Salvador Atenco in May 2006, police arrested more than 45 women without explanation. At least 26 of the women reported being physically and sexually assaulted by the police. More than two years later, no police officials have been prosecuted for the physical and sexual violence endured by the women.

LIBYA - Fathi el-Jahmi

Political activist Fathi el-Jahmi has been detained without trial since March 2004, when he was arrested after he criticized Libya's leader, Colonel Mu'ammar al-Gaddafi, and called for political reform in international media interviews.