The Urgent Action Network


Sending an Appeal


Receiving a Reply
UA letter-writing often results in silence from the government authorities to whom we appeal. We do, however, see many different responses from officials written to UA letter-writers and forwarded to the Colorado office. Each year the Urgent Action Network collectively receives thousands of copies of government replies. These responses prove that our views are taken seriously and that our pressure is felt. Government replies may not accurately address the human rights violations alleged but they do indicate authorities' concern with their image and the countries' image internationally.
All UA participants are asked to send copies of any government replies they may receive to the UA Program Office here in Colorado. We will then promptly forward them to the appropriate research staff at AI's International Secretariat in London and to appropriate Amnesty International offices in this country.