Don't miss the biggest human rights event of the year - Write for Rights 2011

This is from Amnesty International:


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Tomorrow is International Human Rights Day.
Don't miss your chance to take action!



Here's three easy things you can do that are proven to have an impact:
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I write because it's right and I have been helped by these writings in the past. Good works.
Mutang Urud - former Malaysian prisoner of conscience

I will be at a hockey practice, and I will be writing letters with other hockey moms. It is important to show our children that human rights apply to everyone.
Jonquil - Rockland, ON

Last year was my first time writing for write for rights. It was truly inspiring to see how much change something so simple could make. I can't wait to do it again!
Chantelle - Winnipeg, MB



1. Write for Rights:

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It's easy! You can choose from any or all of our 14 featured Write for Rights cases. Full details and mailing addresses are inside each case's page.

You'll be an active member of the world's largest Human Rights Day event, making a real impact on real people suffering from human rights violations. View the full list of cases for letter-writing in 2011

2. Shine a Light:

If you're in the Toronto or Niagara area tomorrow, join in a special Shine a Light event.

NiagaraYou can celebrate Amnesty International's 50th anniversary with us! Watch as Niagara Falls is lit in Amnesty yellow from 5:30pm, or join in a flash mob at the intersection of Yonge and Bloor in Toronto at 6:45pm, or find a Write for Rights event closer to you.

3. Make a donation:

Tell governments that you won't stand for anyone infringing upon your human rights - or anyone else's - and help Amnesty International continue its work for another 50 years by making a donation to the Write for Rights campaign today.

Amnesty International is 100% funded by our members - we accept no government money under any conditions. Put simply, without you there would be no Amnesty International.

4. Spread the word:

Write for Rights is making waves on social media today. Please spread the message! Here's what you can do:
Follow us on Twitter

Find us on Facebook

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Watch us on YouTube

Use the hashtag #4Rights

Visit this page for ideas on what to tweet.

And don't forget to follow @AmnestyNow for updates!


Use the Facebook "Like" buttons at the top of each case page

Post a special message on your wall. Click here for an idea of what to post.


We have an open Flickr pool where you can view photos of Write for Rights uploaded by people from all over the globe - and you can upload your own!

View photos and add your own to the group pool here.


Create your own Write for Rights video and upload it as a response to our video, "Letters".

Upload your video response here.



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