Reach Out for Kenya In order to enable as many of activists as possible to express their solidarity and help protect human rights in Kenya, Amnesty International has called for an International Day of Action for Kenya on Wednesday, February 27.
Amnesty International is particularly concerned with the ethnic dimension annexed to the political violence and the potential prolonged effects this will have on Kenyan society, especially if the current human rights violations are not rapidly addressed. Kenya's current political volatility has led to numerous human rights violations and abuses in different parts of the country. Amnesty International has received reports of unlawful killings, gender based violence, death threats against prominent human rights defenders and activists ( UA 29/08 ), violations of freedom of expression and excessive use of force by security officials.
On February 4, representatives of the Kenyan government and the opposition party met in a mediation effort led by the former UN Secretary-General, Koffi Anan, and signed an agreement on immediate measures to address the humanitarian crisis and to promote reconciliation, healing and restoration. However, the evidence of human rights abuses and violations gathered by Amnesty International demonstrates the necessity of ensuring that a human rights agenda is at the core of the current political negotiations, and that there is no impunity for perpetrators of human rights violations.
Southern California Vigil
Date: February 27, 2008
Participants: 50
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Kenya Consulate
Park Mile Plaza, Mezzanine Floor
4801 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
For more information on the Los Angeles vigil email c_olson@onebox.com or contact the AIUSA Los Angeles office at (310) 815-0450.
For more information and to TAKE ACTION NOW!click here.
AIUSA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held from April 25-28th, 2008 in the Washington, DC area. The AGM unites AIUSA members and staff with prominent human rights activists and international guests to provide a forum to discuss AIUSA's initiatives to prevent human rights violations around the world.
On Monday, April 28, AIUSA will embark on a Congressional lobby day. This is a unique opportunity for AIUSA members to speak directly to Members of Congress about AIUSA priorities, many of which have captured the international spotlight. This year's lobby:
Stop Violence Against Women.
For meeting and lobby information and registration click here.
