Local Group Fundraising Update: April 2
A local group fundraising update featuring ideas on how you can get involved with the 2.6 Challenge
Use Your Voice - Terms and Conditions 2020
Urgent Action outcome: Supreme court confirms verdict in an unfair trial
On 17 February 2020, the Federal Supreme Court in Abu Dhabi confirmed the verdict against five Lebanese men.
Urgent Action outcome: Prisoners released having served sentences
On 5 March 2020, prisoner of conscience, Hajer Mansoor Hassan, was released from Isa Town Detention Centre for Women.
Urgent Action outcome: Musician released on probation
On 13 May 2019, 33-year-old musician Rami Sidky was released on probation after 374
days of pre-trial detention.
16 activists released; 61 people remain in prison
Activists known as “Aguadores” were released on 30 December but still face charges.
Urgent Action outcome: Activist released on bail
Senegalese activist Guy Marius Sagna was released on bail on 3 March, three
months after he was first detained.
Urgent Action outcome: Filmmaker Released After Serving His Term
Filmmaker Min Htin Ko Ko Gyi was released from prison on 21 February 2020, after completing his prison sentence.
Local Group Fundraising Update: April 2020
A local group mailing for April with more remote fundraising ideas and another update on our matched giving appeal.
Sending Solidarity
Here are some ideas for showing support for essential workers during this difficult time.