In June, when President Obama travels back to Indonesia – where he spent four years of his childhood – he can help shine a light on the shameful imprisonment of more than 100 prisoners of conscience detained in the country as of last year. Two men are locked up in Indonesia for the simple act [...]
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Before Obama leaves for Indonesia…
Posted in Indonesia, Legislative Action, tagged Filep Karma, online action, Yusak Pakage on May 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Cell phones fueled Africa’s “World War”
Posted in Democratic Republic of Congo, Legislative Action, tagged online action on April 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A small window of opportunity just opened this week that could finally break the cycle of weapons freely flowing in to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and conflict minerals irresponsibly being mined out. Right now, the House of Representatives is weighing on a piece of legislation that would make it easier to identify imports [...]
Congressional In-District Lobby Weeks, June 29th – July 5th
Posted in Legislative Action, USA, tagged Immigrant detention on June 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tens of thousands of individuals will be detained tonight, tomorrow, and the next day at an average cost of $95 per person, per day. Among them are survivors of torture and human trafficking, undocumented immigrants, asylum seekers, lawful permanent residents, and even U.S. citizens. The individuals are caught in a U.S. immigration detention system that [...]
Legislative Activists Needed
Posted in Counter Terror with Justice, Legislative Action, USA, Women's Rights, tagged Native American, Tribal Law and Order Act on March 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
By Dan Johnson, Group 48 Legislative Coordinator* The past few weeks have resulted in two excellent opportunities for Oregonians to take action on human rights. The causes are compelling, and we know that our elected officials will listen. To those of you who have participated in the past, it would be wonderful to have your assistance [...]
Legislative Update – March 2009
Posted in Counter Terror with Justice, Legislative Action, USA, tagged online action on March 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Submitted by Dan Johnson, Group 48 Legislative Coordinator This has already been a very exciting year for policy and human rights, and another big step has just been taken. There has been a lot of talk about accountability and transparency into the violations that occurred during the last 8 years. Many good points have been [...]
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