Jackie Hansen, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

February 12, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Loujain is finally released. Thank you!

Saudi Arabian women's rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul is reunited with her family. Thank you! | View in browser [[link removed]] Dear John, You may have already seen the exciting news — women human rights defender and University of British Columbia graduate Loujain al-Hathloul has been…

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  Tara Scurr, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

February 5, 2021 at 9:09 PM

Let's get Canada's energy revolution right

ACT NOW: Call on Canada to power a just energy future. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] [[link removed]] Artisanal extraction of salt in Salinas Grandes, Argentina (Photo by Diego Leanza/Amnesty International, 2018) RECHARGE FOR RIGHTS! CALL ON CANADA TO POWER A JUST …

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  Hilary Homes, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

January 29, 2021 at 10:14 PM

Russia: Free Navalny and stop the crackdown

URGENT: Call on President Putin to free Aleksei Navalny and end the crackdown on peaceful dissent. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] CALL ON RUSSIA TO FREE ALEKSEI NAVALNY AND STOP THE CRACKDOWN [{CAMPAIGNPAGE_URL~204237~[link removed]}] {salutation~Dear firstname}, O…

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  Irena Chipilova, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 11:15 AM

Will you give today to change lives in 2021?

Dear John, Today is the last day to give to Amnesty International this year to help keep our work around the world independent, impactful, unstoppable. It's also the last day to give and receive a tax credit that will help lower your payable taxes. The more you give today, the more you get …

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  Irena Chipilova, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 3:13 PM

We don’t wait for change — we make change.

John, Tomorrow is December 31st— the cut-off date to make a tax deductible donation to Amnesty International this year. We don’t want you to miss out. And John, it’s not just about the tax credit. By donating to Amnesty today before December 31st, you’ll be helping cover the costs of all…

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  Irena Chipilova, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 1:56 PM

Have you thought about your taxes?

Dear John, People don’t usually like getting messages about their taxes. But {{first_name}}, I promise you’ll like this one. December 31st is just 3 days away, which means there are three days left to make a donation to Amnesty International that you can claim on your 2020 taxes -- and get…

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  Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 26, 2020 at 4:26 PM

We all need something to smile about

This year been tough. But we have still achieved great things together for human rights. | View in browser [[link removed]] [[link removed]] Dear John, This year has been tough. But with your support we have still achieved great things together for human rights. We all need something t…

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  Jackie Hansen, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 4:27 PM

Re. Your donation means freedom

Friend — I wanted to make sure you saw my last email. We need your help before the end of the holidays to help us free jailed women human rights defenders like Nasrin Sotoudeh.Will you please donate now? Donate here: [link removed] Yours in solidarity, Jackie Hansen (she/her) Gender Rig…

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  Jackie Hansen, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 1:22 PM

Re. Your donation means freedom

Friend — I wanted to make sure you saw my last email. We need your help before the end of the holidays to help us free jailed women human rights defenders like Nasrin Sotoudeh.Will you please donate now? Donate here: [link removed] Yours in solidarity, Jackie Hansen (she/her) Gender Rig…

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  Germain Rukuki for Amnesty International · [email protected]

December 21, 2020 at 7:10 PM

Help me reunite with my family

I was sentenced to 32 years in prison for defending human rights. Please help me gain my freedom. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] Dear John, My name is Germain, and I come from Burundi. [[link removed]] Help Germain reunite with his family. [[link removed]] [[…

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  Jackie Hansen, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 18, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Your donation means freedom

Dear John, Have you heard of Narges Mohammadi before? In 2015, after years of harassment by Iranian authorities, Narges was sentenced to 16 years in prison for her campaigning in support of women's rights and against the death penalty. It was, in sum, a nightmare. Held in Tehran's notorio…

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  Jackie Hansen, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 16, 2020 at 10:18 PM

Nasrin ordered back to prison while sick with COVID-19. ACT NOW >>

URGENT: Iranian authorities have ordered Nasrin Sotoudeh back to prison. Demand her freedom now. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] [[link removed]]URGENT ACTION: HELP #FREENASRIN [{CAMPAIGNPAGE_URL~142284~[link removed]}] {salutation~Dear firstname}, I have horrible …

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  Serisha Iyar, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 14, 2020 at 8:05 PM

Youth activism

Dear John, Hi, I'm Serisha, Amnesty International's Youth Fellow in Canada. I've never written to you before, but I'm excited to get the chance to connect with you today. While young people around the world disproportionately face violence and persecution, we're also the changemakers - lea…

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  Ketty Nivyabandi, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 2:12 PM

John vs human rights violators

Dear John, This has been a tough year. As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge, we are all worried about the future. Whether you’re working from home or in your community, self-isolating or caring for others, uncertainty has changed life as you kenw it. But despite th…

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  Ketty Nivyabandi, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 10, 2020 at 3:44 PM

It's today, John! Celebrate and act with us.

Human Rights Day is about solidarity. Join us today to celebrate and act. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] SIGN UP [[link removed]] | FIND AN EVENT [[link removed]] | JOIN LIVE ONLINE [[link removed]]Dear John, Today is International Human Rights Day, a special moment t…

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  Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 10:11 PM

Warm up for Human Rights Day!

Start changing lives now by taking action online! | Having trouble viewing this email? Click here [[link removed]] . SIGN UP [[link removed]] | FIND AN EVENT [[link removed]] | MEET THE CASES [[link removed]] Dear John, Tomorrow is International Human Rights Day, and Amnesty Internation…

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  Kathy Price at Amnesty International · [email protected]

December 8, 2020 at 8:53 PM

Risking her life to protect the Amazon

ACT NOW: Demand immediate protection for environmental defender Jani Silva. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]]They threatened me: "Old woman, don't get involved in what doesn’t concern you or you’ll die." People in my community told me, " Jani, you must hide because they’re l…

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  Jackie Hansen, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 5, 2020 at 3:07 PM

Jailed for defending women's rights. Help free Nassima >>>

Call on Saudi Arabia to release women's rights activist Nassima al-Sada immediately. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]]Dear John, Nassima al-Sada advocated for women in Saudi Arabia to have the right to drive, and she won. But in July 2018—one month after women in Sau…

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  Ketty & Alex, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 10:40 PM

One week

Human Rights Day is one week away! Here's how you can take part. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] Dear John, We are one week away from International Human Rights Day, December 10th, and the world's biggest human rights event: Write for Rights ! It’s a powerful moment …

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  Ketty Nivyabandi, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 2, 2020 at 4:53 PM

Thank you

Dear John, I’m so grateful. Thanks to [insert number donors] donors, Amnesty International Canada raised [insert donation total] for our life-saving human rights work this Giving Tuesday. Our work to defend and protect human rights around the world depends on these donations from people li…

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  Rosemary Oliver, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 5:19 PM

Re. Giving Tuesday

Dear John, Some people say there are two kinds of people in the world: the optimists and the pessimists. In a world facing multiple crises — a global pandemic, runaway climate change, division and harrowing levels of conflict — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But this year John, you acted …

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  Ketty Nivyabandi, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

December 1, 2020 at 2:08 PM

A personal message from Ketty

Dear John, I don’t want to downplay it. The challenges ahead of us are daunting. We’re facing a deep crisis of commitment to fundamental freedoms globally, and those working bravely for human rights are more at risk than ever. Despite the great challenges we face, these are unique and hope…

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  Irena, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 4:31 PM

You don’t want to miss this

Dear John, The clock is ticking to give to Amnesty International before tonight’s deadline — and match your donation to double your impact! If we raise $25,000 by midnight tonight, The Flaman Foundation will match it to $50,000! We’re just [insert goal minus donations] from our $25,000 go…

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  Irena, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

November 27, 2020 at 5:13 PM

re. Your donation - matched!

Dear John, Did you see our last email? A very generous donor has come forward to match all donations made to Amnesty International between now and Giving Tuesday next week! That means if you donate early to our Giving Tuesday Fund, you’ll get your donation MATCHED and you’ll double your i…

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  Ailish & Irena, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

November 25, 2020 at 9:57 PM

What are you doing on December 10?

It's the two week countdown! Sign up today to change a life on December 10th. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]]Dear John, Write for Rights is only two weeks away and we can't wait! On December 10th, International Human Rights Day, people across the globe will send millions…

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  Rosemary Oliver, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

November 23, 2020 at 10:47 PM

Your donation - matched!

Dear John, Some people say there are two kinds of people in the world: the optimists and the pessimists. In a world facing multiple crises — a global pandemic, runaway climate change, division and harrowing levels of conflict — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But this year John, you acted …

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  Ketty Nivyabandi, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

November 21, 2020 at 1:37 PM

What we can achieve together.

Thank you for welcoming me as the new Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada. It's an honour and a joy to join you. | View in browser [[link removed]] [[link removed]] Dear John, What an honour it is to join you in this vibrant movement as the new Secretary General of Amnest…

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  Jackie Hansen, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

November 17, 2020 at 2:55 PM

Last chance: Urge Canada to act for Saudi activists

Saudi Arabia is hosting the G20 this week. Urge Canada to call for the release of all jailed activists. | View in browser [[link removed]] [[link removed]] [[link removed]]John, A few weeks ago, I wrote to you about our campaign to press Canada and other G20 countries to urge Saudi Arabi…

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  Ailish & Irena, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

November 13, 2020 at 4:53 PM

CORRECTION: On trial for celebrating LGBTI+ Pride

Celebrating Pride is not a crime. | View in browser [[link removed]] . John, we're resending yesterday's important message from Melike and Özgür due to a typo — their next hearing is on December 10th, not December 12th. We apologize for any confusion! Please help ensure that on December …

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  Melike and Özgür for Amnesty International · [email protected]

November 12, 2020 at 7:47 PM

On trial for celebrating LGBTI+ Pride

Celebrating Pride is not a crime. Act in solidarity with students in Turkey. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]]"Pride is a struggle against violence, against hate crimes, all over the world. Pride is a moment where you can express the things you experience in your life; you…

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  Jackie Hansen, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

November 10, 2020 at 8:55 PM

UPDATE: Nasrin Sotoudeh released from prison in Iran

Temporary medical leave during COVID-19 concern. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]]NASRIN SOTOUDEH TEMPORARILY RELEASED FROM PRISON “Every day that I spend out of prison, I am waiting to hear the news of the release of all political prisoners” – Nasrin Sotoudeh, release…

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  Amnesty's Write for Rights Team · [email protected]

November 6, 2020 at 7:47 PM

Change a life on December 10th.

Sign up to Write for Rights on December 10th! | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]]Dear John, Every year, around December 10th (Human Rights Day), people across the globe act together for the world's biggest human rights event: Write for Rights. Together we send millions of l…

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  Irena, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

November 3, 2020 at 4:09 PM

We’ve extended our deadline John, it’s not too late to ignite change with us!

View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] Dear John , When I was younger, I used to read the newspaper every day and feel helpless about crises happening in Canada or around the world. It’s why I started writing letters through Amnesty International’s Urgent Action Network and m…

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  Rosemary Oliver, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Mask Up!

View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] Dear John , I’m so excited to share that 62 incredible people have already come forward and made the commitment to protect human rights with a monthly donation. We have just under one week to go to reach our goal of finding 150 new month…

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  Gustavo Gatica for Amnesty International · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 6:40 PM

I gave my eyes so others would wake up

I was blinded by the police for demanding equality and dignity. Let's make sure it never happens again. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]]Dear John, My name is Gustavo Gatica, and I’m from Chile. I’m a university student who, like many others, joined protests that broke …

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  Ana Collins, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Sixties Scoop: How long do they have to wait?

Call on the Canadian government to apologize to Sixties Scoop survivors. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]]“The pain grew with us as teens and adults. If you know you have hurt someone’s spirit, you ask for forgiveness. To acknowledge that harm did happen comforts the small…

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  Hilary Homes, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 9:21 PM

Belarus: Act now with women defenders

Next week we'll deliver your signature in solidarity with human rights defenders in Belarus | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] [[link removed]] Belarusian LGBT and gender rights activist Victoria Biran at the time of her arrest, September 26, 2020 (Photo: Violetta Savchit…

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  Ailish & Irena, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

October 22, 2020 at 4:18 PM

John, we are powerful when we act together.

Your voice is essential right now. Sign up to Write for Rights! | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]]Dear John, Nassima is in prison for campaigning for women’s rights in Saudi Arabia. Gustavo was shot and blinded by police for protesting in Chile. Jani is risking her life to…

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  Shahin for Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 12:47 PM

John, being a monthly donor with Amnesty means I feel empowered. Join me.

View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] Dear John , When I was younger, I used to read the newspaper every day and feel helpless about crises happening in Canada or around the world. It’s why I started writing letters through Amnesty International’s Urgent Action Network and m…

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  Jackie Hansen, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Good news! Narges Mohammadi is free

Narges is finally free thanks to you and supporters around the world. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] Dear John, I have wonderful news – Iranian women human rights defender Narges Mohammadi has been released after eight and a half years in prison! Narges was facing…

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  Rosemary Oliver, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 4:35 PM

Help us work for justice, protect human rights and save lives. Please become a monthly donor today

View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] Dear John, Amnesty International supporters like you keep the flame of truth and justice burning bright in the world. You’re part of a global collective who believe humanity is worth fighting for and that a better world is possible. I…

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  Ailish, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 12:38 PM

We urgently need your support. Become a monthly donor today.

View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] Dear John, In countries all over the world, passionate supporters like you are shining a light on human rights abuses, fighting for gender justice, protecting freedom of expression and defending people persecuted simply because of who th…

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  Jackie Hansen, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

October 8, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Canada: Speak up for jailed Saudi activists

Call on Canada to urge Saudi Arabia to release all human rights defenders ahead of the G20 Summit | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] Loujain al-Hathloul, Iman al-Nafjan, Aziza al-Youssef, Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sada are women human rights defenders who are in prison o…

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  Irena, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 3:40 PM

We’re launching a monthly donor drive and we need you — join us!

View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] Dear John, We’d like to take a moment, right now, to celebrate dedicated supporters like you and what you’ve helped us accomplish recently. Girls, initially denied entry to school because they’re pregnant, are back to class in Sierra …

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  Alex Neve, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 7:12 PM

Farewell, and thank you.

Today, as I move on from twenty years as Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada, I am filled with gratitude. | View in browser [[link removed]] [[link removed]] Dear John, If not me, who? In the course of human rights work that has taken me to the frontlines of conflict, …

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  Fiona Koza, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 10:10 PM

Canada: Stop delaying action on climate change

2020 was supposed to be the year of climate action | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] [[link removed]] (© Amnesty International)2020 was supposed to be the year of climate action >> Call on the Canadian government to stop delaying action on climate change [[link remove…

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  Hilary Homes, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 9:33 PM

Belarus: 300 women arrested during peaceful protest

Widespread arrests, harassment, and reported torture | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] [[link removed]] (© Amnesty International)"I come out to protest as a defender, an observer and a witness" - 73-year-old Nina Baginskaya, one of over 300 women arrested on September…

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  Hilary Homes, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 10:49 PM

Act now: Protect Rohingya refugees from COVID-19 threat

62 cases confirmed positive with the virus | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] [[link removed]] (© Amnesty International) “We escaped a genocide from Myanmar before, now we are scared about what more suffering this pandemic will cause to us.” — Mohammed Tofail, Rohingya re…

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  Alex Neve, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

July 24, 2020 at 5:36 PM

Canada: Racism is not up for debate

Urge your Premier to empower communities and support a comprehensive police reform agenda. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] Content warning: This message includes references to racism and police violence Dear John, For decades, Black individuals and communities have…

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  Alex Neve, Amnesty International Canada · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 11:40 PM

Victory for refugee rights in Canada!

Today's major win for refugee rights is thanks to you. | View in browser [[link removed]] . [[link removed]] Dear John, I have wonderful news to share with you! Today, the Federal Court of Canada ruled that sending refugee claimants back to the United States under the Canada-US Safe Third…

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