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Quotes from Amnesty International Music For Human Rights Artists

"Amnesty is the greatest!"
Coldplay tagged this on an Amnesty International skateboard
"I wouldn't want anyone as my friend that didn't support Amnesty"
Robert Smith, The Cure
"Without freedom, I couldn't perform my music. That's why I support Amnesty International in their important work to secure human rights for people everywhere. I invite you to join Amnesty today."
Norman Cook, Fatboy Slim
"The release of Professor Yury Bandazhevsky is welcome news, and another great example of how we can all make a difference if we try. Well done, Amnesty! The fight goes on."
Robert Smith, The Cure
"I've been a member of Amnesty for many years, before System of a Down and before Axis of Justice [the political activist organization he co-founded with Audioslave's Tom Morello]. I believe in our collective ability to resist, whether it's occupation, mistreatment, or human rights violations around the world, and Amnesty's done an amazing job in helping to release prisoners, initiating letter writing campaigns, and all sorts of things. I've been a member of Amnesty for a long time and I appreciate what Amnesty does."
Serj Tankian, System of a Down
"We are excited to learn that the petition signing from this past year's tours helped generate additional interest and Helen Berhane's eventual release. This is a tremendous start and there is not enough praise that can be given to Amnesty International for their work in bringing musicians together to fight as one for human rights. However, there is more that must to be done to stop inhuman and degrading treatment of prisoners. There are still tens of thousands of wrongfully imprisoned humans that need our help."
Justin Sane, Anti-Flag
"You don't have to be politically active or informed to recognize the horror of torture and murder. Imagine the minutiae that consume our daily lives replaced by fear and the simple desire to survive. Amnesty International provides the only hope for many of the victims of human-rights abuses around the world. Our support is essential and Amnesty makes it easy to help".
Page Hamilton, Helmet
"Amnesty has the ability to see past all the politics and special interests of any situation by focusing in and bringing to light the suffering and human rights issues that so often go unnoticed."
Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes
"Amnesty International fights for the right of all people to speak their minds and live with dignity and freedom. Unlike many others in the world today I am free to sing my songs. I lend my voice in support of Amnesty International so that others now silenced may soon be free to sing theirs."
Sting
"If we want to say 'No' to torture, if we want to make a stand against people being locked up for expressing their beliefs, there is no better organisation than Amnesty International.

"Amnesty is making it possible for the Declaration of Human Rights to become more than a noble aspiration for the human race. We can use our freedom of expression to work with Amnesty to bring hope and freedom to many heroic people who are in prison because of their political views or facing torture because of their beliefs.

"If, like U2, you believe every person's basic human rights should be recognized, please sign up to join Amnesty. Thanks!"
U2
Amnesty International continues to tirelessly stand up for the rights of political prisoners around the globe. Amnesty shines a bright beam of hope into the darkest prisons and fearlessly exposes the abuse of human rights no matter who the culprit, be it a petty dictator or Uncle Sam. Axis of Justice is proud to partner with Amnesty International to further this noble cause.
Tom Morello
"If you think signing petitions or writing members of Congress does not work, you are wrong. When we work together we can make a difference."
Justin Sane, vocalist and lead guitarist of Anti-Flag
"It is not enough that we read about the bad happening in the world, it is not enough that we feel bad, it is not enough we discuss the situation with our friends and family (although it is a start), we need to take action, please join amnesty. Human rights and education are the first steps to having a more just world. Jaguares supports Amnesty because they are, along with every one of us, the best hope for freedom, justice and peace in our world. While you and I carry on with our daily lives, amnesty works, every day, every minute for those people and causes who need immediate and decisive help. Join amnesty now."
Jaguares
"Now more than ever, No Doubt supports Amnesty International's efforts to secure freedom and equality for every human being on the planet. Amnesty's work lends a voice to those in need and is an inspiring source of hope for all."
No Doubt
Amnesty International stands for all that is fair and just in this world. The rights that too often we take for granted can too quickly be taken away. Through Amnesty International, each individual's voice becomes amplified into a loud chorus of protest over injustice and a rousing celebration of human dignity. I am proud to lend my voice to the call for human rights and urge you to speak out as well by joining Amnesty International today.
Robert Smith, The Cure
"Amnesty International has been very instrumental in bringing attention to the plight of political prisoners around the globe, and in some cases creating the conditions of their release. In the age of the Globalist agenda, Amnesty is an invaluable cause of action."
Serj Tankian, System of a Down
"Not everyone in the world enjoys the same freedom to express themselves as we do. In some countries those who attempt to do so are silenced by imprisonment, torture and sometimes even death. If you, like Duran Duran, believe that this and other basic human rights should exist for all people, sign up now to join AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL”
Simon LeBon, Duran Duran
" I think Amnesty is the best organization out there, they're keeping awareness and diminishing suffering, the world needs more peace, I applaud their efforts!"
Muggs (Cypress Hill)
"Lollapalooza is ecstatic to learn that Phuntsog Nyidron has been released. Her story is very important. She stands as one of the great souls on our planet. In exchange for having endured the lowest moments of existence, she has received the highest respect and wisdom one can obtain in this world. Thank you to Amnesty and to all the fans who signed the petition!"
Perry Farrell