Thursday, November 13

Urge President-elect Obama to take 3 crucial actions to renew America's commitment to human rights.


The world is waiting to hear from the America we believe in. That's why it's so critical that we act immediately to reverse the damage of the last seven years.


The election signaled a turning tide. But as President-elect Obama made clear, all we have is a chance for change.

Change will only come if we act: send a message to President-elect Obama to recommit America to human rights.

Today we launch our 100 days campaign. Our goal is to make it clear that there can be no genuine renewal in America without a renewed commitment to human rights. During his first 100 days in office, Amnesty International is urging President-elect Obama to take three crucial actions:
  • announce a plan and date to close Guantánamo;
  • issue an executive order to ban torture and other ill-treatment, as defined under international law;
  • setup an independent commission to investigate abuses committed by the US government in its "war on terror".

There is much more that needs to happen, but we believe these three concrete actions are crucial to resetting America's course and to letting the world hear from the America we believe in. See the rest of our checklist for President-elect Obama's first 100 days in office.
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Do not doubt the power of your action. The same grassroots energy that propeled Barack Obama to victory can now be the driving force behind America's renewed commitment to human rights. And, because the impact of bold action on human rights can and must be heard around the world, Amnesty's 100 Days effort is global in its reach.

As you send your letter, millions like you in every continent will be doing the same, from Australia, to Great Britain, to France and Japan.

Join us. Take action now and urge President-elect Obama to take these important first steps.

And stay tuned. This is but a first step in our 100 days campaign. Be sure to get more information about the other items on our checklist for the new president.

Sincerely,

Larry Cox
Executive Director
Amnesty International USA

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