South America Newsletter December 2024

December 9, 2024

This month we bring you news from Peru, Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela, Chile, Brazil, Paraguay and Ecuador. As foreshadowed in our November newsletter, two Peruvian Human Rights Defenders visited the UK from 10-13 November to raise international pressure in the search for justice for those who were killed or seriously injured during the repression of protests […]

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Europe Newsletter December 2024

December 8, 2024

The recent election of Trump in the US and the surge of the far right and increasing acceptance of far-right ideas across Europe are a threat to the human rights of many people. At the sharp end of the hate and the demonisation of the “other” are refugees who have been forced from their homes […]

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Group Newsletter November 2024

November 21, 2024

Welcome to the latest newsletter. Our next meeting  is on Thursday 5th December 2024, 7.30pm – 9.00pm at Moordown Community Centre. We will mainly focus on Write 4 Rights… Professor Şebnem Korur Fincancı Write 4 Rights (W4R) W4R is Amnesty International’s annual campaign, sending greetings cards to prisoners of conscience, their families and other human rights defenders around the world.  Worldwide […]

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Quiz Night Autumn 2024

November 18, 2024

Many thanks to everyone who came to our Quiz Night, We had a great evening and raised over £300. Special thanks to the Brunswick again for giving us a great venue, for free. Also David Rogers for setting the questions and Sally Hawksworth for being the hostess. If you missed it you can download copies […]

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South America Newsletter November 2024

November 4, 2024

This month we bring you news from Peru, Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela, Chile, Brazil, Paraguay and Ecuador. Peru – Amnesty is bringing two Human Rights Defenders to the UK and you may book here to join them at the Human Rights Action Centre on 11 November evening and you can sign a petition. Colombia – Amnesty […]

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Write for Rights 2024

October 31, 2024

Write for Rights (W4R) is Amnesty International’s annual campaign, sending greetings cards to prisoners of conscience, their families and other human rights defenders around the world. Since W4R started in 2001, millions of people have taken part, helping to change the lives of those whose human rights have been taken away. Over the past 20 […]

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Europe Newsletter October 2024

October 17, 2024

Dear Amnesty Activists and supporters Please take urgent action to stop Eritrean asylum-seekers being deported to Eritrea, where they would face torture and imprisonment. Here is a sample letter. Please also look at our Write for Rights case from Türkiye. After the last elections in Poland the government changed, but there are no improvements for refugees […]

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Group Newsletter October 2024

October 11, 2024

Welcome to the latest newsletter. Our next meeting  is on Thursday 7th November 2024, 7.30pm – 9.00pm at Moordown Community Centre. We will catch up on campaigns, letter writing, and finalize planning for… Friday 15th November  8pm Yes, its back. Get ready for an evening packed with trivia, fun and friendly competition!  Test your knowledge on a broad […]

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South America Newsletter October 2024

October 6, 2024

AIUK SOUTH AMERICA TEAM OCTOBER 2024 NEWSLETTER Dear Friends This month we bring you news from Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Peru.  Highlights are: Regional: Amnesty has called on seven South American Presidents to strengthen action to reduce the risk of wildfires after recent record fires had a devasting impact on indigenous territories […]

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Jamnesty September 2024

September 11, 2024

Thanks to everyone who supported our Jamnesty at Chaplin’s & The Cellar Bar last Saturday. We raised a fantastic £1300. Unfortunately persistent rain curtailed performances outside, and made for a slow start, but soon the Cellar Bar filled up. And we sold lots of cake! Many thanks to Nic, Connie, Geoff and all the staff […]

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