| Hear What We Hear: Human Rights NOW |
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| Written by Lisa Haugaard, Vanessa Kritzer, and Jenny Johnson | |
| Friday, 09 October 2009 | |
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They don't get it... yet. Although we now have new leadership in Washington, they still don't understand what they need to do to stand up for human rights. They think that by saying more about the importance of human rights and democracy than the Bush Administration did, they are making progress. But we know that until they actually change U.S. policies to support victims of violence in places like Mexico and Colombia, they will continue to be a part of the problem, not the solution. Now, if we can get them to hear what we hear from people in Mexico and Colombia and know what we know, they might change their tune. So, this month we are launching a "Human Rights NOW" campaign, which will use innovative tactics to get them to make human rights come first in U.S. policy. Can you chip in $25, $100, or $250 to get us started?Last week, hundreds of you sent faxes to the State Department demanding that they back up their words with action, but this was only the start. We need your help to make sure we can:
Every little bit will help, so click here to help us ensure that we see real change in U.S. policy now! We appreciate your continued support, dedication and voice during this critical time. And we can't wait to work with you in the upcoming months to make this happen! |
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