Amnesty International's Global Write-a-thon
December 5-14, 2008
"Myself, my son Mohammed and my wife Asma thank all AI members for supporting me and for supporting human rights...I will never forget their help."
~Sami al Hajj, a subject of AI's 2007 Global Write-a-thon
Thousands of letters sent by participants in last year's Global Write-a-thon brought much needed help to individuals like Sami al Hajj. In more than 35 countries around the world, people gave a few minutes of their time to take part in the Write-a-thon, minutes that were worth a lifetime to others.
December 10--International Human Rights Day--marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. You can honor this important day with action by participating in Amnesty International's Global Write-A-Thon--the world's largest letter writing event. Join thousands of people across the United States and around the world as they take action on behalf of prisoners of conscience, human rights defenders, victims of torture and other individuals at risk.
How To Get Involved:
Everyone can participate. It's easy! Follow the 5 simple steps below:
- Register for the write-a-thon as an individual or as a group. Watch as your pledges help light up the Amnesty candle.
- Spread the word! Encourage your friends and family to get involved by texting or emailing them the link to register: www.amnestyusa.org/writeathon
- Check out the write-a-thon resources online starting in early November. This site will provide you with everything you need to participate, including case sheets, sample letters, a checklist for how to plan an event, and promotional materials. For hard copies, please email us at
- Write and mail lots of letters from December 5-14.
- Be sure to report back to let us know how many letters were sent. You can either fill out our on-line evaluation or send us an email at writeathon@aiusa.org.
read the Q & A or email us with any questions you have at writeathon@aiusa.org.
Get inspired! Watch the video clips below:
 "Your Signature" See the videoThanks AI France! |
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 "Bullet – the Execution" See the video AI France again! |
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 Interview with freed prisoners of conscience Oksana Chelysheva and Jennifer Latheef. See the video |
Questions? Please feel free to contact us at about any questions you may have.
