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    Message from Amnesty International Canada PDF Print E-mail
    Written by Alex Neve   
    Saturday, 12 April 2008
    Dear Friend,
    More than three weeks have passed since 15 monks were arrested in a violent crackdown by Chinese police in Tibet. The monks are being held in a secret location and Amnesty International believes they are at high risk of torture.

    The Chinese government is facing strong criticism from around the world for its harsh actions in Tibet, and severe clampdown on journalists and human rights activists throughout the country.
    As the Beijing Olympics approach, China’s leaders are listening to and clearly concerned about world opinion. It’s exactly the right time to keep building pressure for freedom and justice in China.

    Please join more than 7,000 Canadians who have already taken action:

    Send an email to the Chinese embassy here in Canada to express your concern about the crackdown in Tibet and call for the release of 15 arrested monks
    http://ems01.com/a/l.x?T=ikjeolmkeccilpmemheonbijao&M=8

    Support Amnesty’s critical role in this crisis by making a donation
    http://ems01.com/a/l.x?T=ikjeolmkeccilpmemheonbijao&M=9

    If you have already signed this appeal, thank you very much! You help us remain a powerful voice for human rights.

    The eyes of the world are on China in the months leading up to the Summer Olympics Games. Already we have heard the denials of Chinese government officials and their accusations that worldwide protestors are 'violating the spirit of the Olympics'.

    We cannot let the Chinese government continue to ignore its Olympics promise to respect human rights.

    “By allowing Beijing to host the Games you will help the development of human rights”
    - Liu Jingmin, Beijing 2008 Olympics Games Bid Committee

    Please take action now and help keep the pressure for change in China.
    http://ems01.com/a/l.x?T=ikjeolmkeccilpmemheonbijao&M=8

    Your support as an Amnesty International donor is helping us mobilize politicians around the world to speak up for Tibet and to put pressure on Chinese Embassies and Consulates around the world. One billion people in China need its government to live up to their Olympics promise and to their commitments to the human rights treaties they have signed.

    Thank you for your concern for the people of Tibet and your ongoing support for Amnesty International’s vital role in bringing about real human rights change in China and around the world.

    Sincerely,


    Alex Neve, Secretary General
    Amnesty International, Canadian Section


    P.S: China does not want the world to see the bloodshed and flagrant violations of human rights taking place in Tibet. Please help Amnesty International shine a light into Tibet and make sure the clampdown ends and the Olympics legacy begins. The link to our e-appeal also includes a short slideshow of human rights defenders – courageous individuals who are working for change in China, at risk to their safety. Please click here.
    http://ems01.com/a/l.x?T=ikjeolmkeccilpmemheonbijao&M=8

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