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Campaign newsletter September 08

Dear friend,

Education is a basic human right - the key to giving girls an independent future filled with hope and opportunity. Education reduces the risk of girls experiencing violence as women and enables them to protect their own children and strengthen their communities.

In many countries, girls are subjected to unspeakable violence while at, or while travelling to and from, school. Very little is being done to prevent this violence from occurring. We must act now – no excuses and no delays.

Please help fund our vital work which includes making schools safe for girls

UN counter-terrorism review

The 2006 UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy recognises human rights as fundamental to combating terrorism. Our new report highlights the huge gap between this apparent recognition and the reality on the ground.

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Jobs at Amnesty

Got what it takes to be a frontline street campaigner? Find out about this exciting position and others at our website today.

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New privacy statement

We've changed our privacy statement. Contact us if you have any inquiries or special requirements.

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Stop execution of Yang Jia

Yang Jia has been sentenced to death in China after a closed trial. Death sentences are rarely announced in China before victims are executed – now is the time to call on the Chinese authorities to commute Yang Jia's death sentence.

Secret Policeman’s Ball in Australia

The Secret Policeman’s Ball is back, bringing the world’s finest comic talent together on one stage in support of Amnesty International. This year on 5 October, the comedy spectacular will be broadcast live to Australian cinemas for the first time!

Find out more and get tickets now!

Stop violence against refugees

Since August 2007 Egypt has used force to stop thousands of African refugees crossing into Israel. Some 25 refugees have been killed so far and hundreds have been arrested.

Write to the President of Egypt now to urge a halt to this violent persecution.

Find out more and take action

More about Amnesty International

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