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Reza’s Book Reading at SOU Bookfest Saturday June 23

Posted on 06/09/2012 by David Lefkowitz

Come to SOU on Saturday, June 23 to participate in the Ashland Book and Author Festival 2012.  The SOU-UN Club’s Kathleen Gamer made sure that there will be a reading from “Live Generation.”  Our Amnesty International group recently hosted its author, … Continue reading →

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Iranian Mohajerinejad Speaks for Secular Democracy

Posted on 05/27/2012 by David Lefkowitz

These photos document our May 23, 2012 event:  Former Iranian student protest leader and Prisoner of Conscience, Reza Mohajerinejad, spoke to nearly 100 southern Oregon residents about how we can help support the growing non-violent movement in Iran for a secular (separation … Continue reading →

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Mao Hengfeng – Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on 04/15/2012 by David Lefkowitz

Amnesty International – Southern Oregon Chapter and Amnesty International – Oslo, Norway are sending Mao Hengfeng “Happy Mother’s Day Wishes.”  You can too.  We are supporting Mao Hengfeng’s efforts to speak and move freely in her country of birth, China.  … Continue reading →

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Amnesty’s General Meeting

Posted on 04/03/2012 by David Lefkowitz

Amnesty’s General Meeting in Denver gave representatives from Southern Oregon, Bend and Portland chapters a chance to learn what chapters across the US are doing, and plan some coordinated efforts for the future.  Workshops included advice on successful campaigns involving women’s rights, immigrant rights, … Continue reading →

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Mao Hengfeng Advocacy Groups Grow to include three more!

Posted on 03/19/2012 by David Lefkowitz

Amnesty International Southern Oregon Chapter adopted Mao Hengfeng as their Prisoner of Conscience in July, 2011.  A few months later, we connected with Amnesty International – Oslo, Norway and Amnesty International – Bellingham, Washington.  That grew to a member in … Continue reading →

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Write to Mao Hengfeng

Posted on 09/26/2011 by David Lefkowitz

  We would like everyone to write at least one letter per month to either Mao Hengfeng, or to the Chinese authorities on her behalf.  To write a letter or card of support to Mao Hengfeng, you may consider how … Continue reading →

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How To Write To Chinese Authorities on behalf of Mao Hengfeng

Posted on 09/10/2011 by David Lefkowitz

Amnesty International suggests several options.  One is to click here.  Another, is an invitation to direct your letters monthly to three authorities in China, with copies to China’s Ambassador to the US and the US Sec. of State.   Their addresses and a sample letter follows: … Continue reading →

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Update on Mao Hengfeng – August 25, 2011

Posted on 07/20/2011 by David Lefkowitz

Chinese authorities  released Mao Hengfeng July 28, 2011, but in very poor physical condition.  We will be working with Amnesty International USA’s Country Specialist on China at our next monthly meeting (September 14, 2011) to determine how we can best continue … Continue reading →

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