Derechos: Human Rights Listings

Physicians for Human Rights-Israel

Friday, 16th of January

As medical professionals responsible for the health and safety of all people, Jews and Arabs, we cannot remain silent in the face of the horrors occurring before our eyes:

On Friday, 16th of January, we will set out together, members, volunteers, and supporters of Physicians for Human Rights-Israel, to accompany a convoy of food and medical supplies for the residents of the Gaza Strip.

1FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Stauffer 484-437-0373, John@FreeEritrea.org
June 9, 2009 Ariel Vegosen 516-732-0579, ariel@mintwood.com

June 19, 2009: March for Human Rights and Democracy in Eritrea
‘Enough is Enough: Stand for Change in Eritrea’

WASHINGTON, DC- On June 19 people from around the county will be converging on Washington, DC to march for human rights and democracy in Eritrea. Eritrean Global Solidarity and the Eritrean Democratic Alliance are calling for the march, part of a weekend of events that also includes a symposium, candlelight vigil, and discussions with the U.S. State Department.

The weekend of events aims to raise awareness about the ongoing human rights abuses in Eritrea and the growing refugee crisis. According to a report issued by Human Rights Watch, “Eritrea's extensive detention and torture of its citizens and its policy of prolonged military conscription are creating a human rights crisis and prompting increasing numbers of Eritreans to flee the country.”

WHAT: March for human rights and democracy in Eritrea
WHEN: 10:00 AM, Friday, June 19
WHERE: Leaves from Dupont Circle, to Eritrea Embassy, 1708 New Hampshire Ave NW, then to the State Department at 2201 C Street NW