My Two Cents, Twelve Stamps, and No Excuses...
Mid-December, as I browsed the net for artists' work, I was led to an artist group, MIRCA and MIRCA Tour For Human Rights. I wanted to share this information with you and let you know how you can easily get involved.
Write-A-Thon Cases:
Throughout the Twelve Days of Christmas, thousands of letters were sent on behalf of the prisoners of conscience like the people pictured above. Amnesty International‘s (AI) Global Write-A-Thon empowers individuals like you and me to take a small step that can help save a person's life. You can find out more about each person's situation by clicking their photograph. Also, here is another link with additional information: AI Blog 2009 Global Write-A-Thon. Success stories can be read here: SUCCESS!
If so moved, you can still write letters. For all of the people pictured above, I wrote the letters, sent them to officials in their country, sent copies to appropriate embassies here in the US. I also sent a card or a letter of encouragement to each person above. Next, I rejoined AI's Urgent Action Network to continue the effort throughout the year. Through AI I can make a small effort that can result in a large positive impact to promote peace and non-violence and further human rights around the world.
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