Amnesty International is a Non-Governmental human rights Organization that addresses injustices faced in all corners of the world. Amnesty International hosts a Network called “Urgent Actions” that lists current human rights issues that are needing action taken by authorities/officials to be resolved. Amnesty urges people to use the issue-based information to join over 500,000 people sending letters to support the protection of people from human rights violations. Joining the Urgent Actions Network folks will be provided with all the tools needed to take part in a collective action to addressing injustices and make equitable change in another person’s life.
The Students’ Union has joined the Urgent Actions Network and is committed to taking regular action to address some of the human rights issues highlighted by Amnesty. The Urgent Actions Network allows for TRUSU to expand on our current solidarity work to create a larger international impact that knows no borders. As part of this commitment, the Union will be sending an Urgent Action letter every 2 weeks to support the fight to protect people worldwide that are experiencing Human Rights violations!
Issues
Below, you can browse through recent issues that the Union has sent letters requesting for Urgent Actions to be taken.
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TRUSU urges Colombia’s Attorney General to protect women searchers of FNEB, victims of harassment despite legal gains, ensuring justice for forced disappearance cases.
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TRUSU urges Iran’s judiciary to release Kurdish activist Pakhshan Azizi, sentenced to death for aiding displaced women. Activists call for justice reform.
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TRUSU urged the Honduran Attorney General to investigate the murder of environmental activist Juan López, stressing justice for him and protection for all defenders.
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TRUSU urged Azerbaijan’s President to release two detained activists, Igbal Abilov and Bahruz Samadov, facing severe charges. Both are denied human rights in detention.
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TRUSU calls on Belarus to provide necessary medical care to a detained activist, emphasizing the importance of human rights and proper healthcare access.
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TRUSU urges the Venezuelan Attorney General to end mass detentions of protesters, release unjustly arrested individuals, and protect fundamental human rights.
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Letter urging state officials to take immediate action to withdraw the proposed anti-civil society bill currently under consideration in Paraguay.
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TRUSU urges Yuliarni Appy, S.H., M.H., Head of Langkat Regency Prosecutors Office, to ensure a fair trial for two Indonesian fishermen.
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In the latest TRUSU Amnesty Urgent Action letter, the Union urged the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan, to drop all criminal…
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TRUSU urges Minister of the Interior of Egypt to halt the expulsion and detention of Sudanese refugees.
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TRUSU Urges Mali Minister of Human Rights and Justice to support release of University Professor, Étienne Fakaba Sissoko.
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TRUSU Urges Provincial Prosecutor to Drop of Charges Against LGBTQ+ Activist, Pierina Nochetti.
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TRUSU Urges the Government of Bangladesh to End the Crackdown on the Indigenous Bawm community
Questions
If you have questions about the Unions participation in the Amnesty International Urgent Actions, Contact the Equity Coordinator.
Did you know that you can be part of the change too? Visit Amnesty International Urgent Actions for more information on how you can join the Network and start requesting urgent actions today!