Sign our petition
And we'll place a rose in your name by the Chinese Embassy
Dear friend of Amnesty,
I'm sure that like me, you are deeply concerned for the many thousands of Chinese people devastated by the recent earthquake. It's heartening to witness the Chinese authorities' response in the face of such an emergency.
Amnesty is calling for that same compassion for all people in China; for the Tiananmen Mothers and for the hundreds of thousands of men, women and children who continue to suffer from human rights abuses.
The last time we were in touch, we invited you to send the Tiananmen Mothers a Mothers Day greeting. Then, last week we delivered over 5200 messages to the Tiananmen Mothers, these parents are still grieving for the children they lost in the 1989 crackdown in Beijing. Your kind words touched their hearts; thank you for your solidarity. Now we must speak up for justice, and take the next step.
Today, we're launching an urgent new petition to the Chinese government supporting the Tiananmen Mothers' simple demands - like the freedom to publicly mourn for their children without harassment, and a fair investigation of the military's actions that fateful day. Please click below to add your name to the petition right now:
Click here to sign our petition
Here's the plan: First we'll collect signatures until Wednesday 4th June, the 19th anniversary of the Tiananmen crackdown. On that day we'll gather outside the Chinese Embassy in London, with the international press looking on, for every signature* we collect, we'll place a rose on our unofficial memorial by the Embassy.
And, if you can contribute £20, we'll add a full 10 rose bouquet - the symbol of the Tiananmen Mothers' ongoing struggle - representing your strong support.
This is a huge opportunity to show the Chinese government, the Olympic movement, and people all over the world just how much support the Tiananmen Mothers really have. They have waited 19 years for justice - haven't they waited long enough?
We can help end the wait. Please sign the petition today, and then forward this note to your friends and family so they can sign as well.
Sign our petition, and we'll place a rose on your behalf by the Chinese Embassy
Thank you, as always, for defending what's right.
Sincerely,
![Kate Allen]( "Kate Allen")
Kate Allen
Amnesty International
P.S. I wanted to share with you just a couple of the 5200+ Mothers Day messages we passed on from the Amnesty UK community. Sometimes, there's nothing more important than simply knowing you're not alone. And for the Tiananmen Mothers, your words left no doubt. Thank you again. (And don't forget to sign the petition defending their rights)
"I remember your children and now I have a daughter who is politically active and carries banners, just like them. I don't know how you find the strength to bear your loss - you have my deep admiration and sympathy. May your efforts bring the justice you seek. I am standing shoulder to shoulder with you all, mindful that you are the best and strongest mothers on our earth. Anne"
"As a mother and a grandmother, my heart goes out to you for your loss, all of my thoughts and hopes are with you as you seek justice. I admire your courage. In solidarity, Audrey"
*A single rose will be laid down for each of the first 5000 signatures received
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