February 2011 Action Item
The
news media around the world have been covering closely the unrest in
Egypt, as the population is calling for an end to a repressive
regime. This is a pivotal time for oppressed minorities and for those
defending freedom and human rights. Below are two actions you can
take to assist those calling for change and to help ensure that
change is for the better!
To call for an end to the government
crackdown in Egypt against those calling for reform, click on the
link below to sign Amnesty International's online
petition:
http://amnesty.org/en/appeals-for-action/end-crackdown-uphold-human-rights
AND
send letters to:
President
Obama
1600
Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20500
Secretary
of State Hilary Clinton
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street
NW
Washington, DC 20520
Expressing the following:
--your
desire to see the U.S. a vital role in ensuring a smooth and peaceful
transition to real democracy and fair elections in Egypt
--your
extreme concern about the role of Vice President Omar Suleiman and
his well-documented connections with torture and illegal
renditions
--your call to have the U.S. work to ensure the
safety, rights, and general well-being of minorities within Egypt
during and after the governmental transition, regardless of
ethnicity, religion, or beliefs.