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US: Improve Prison Conditions at Guantanamo

Consensus has grown in the United States to close Guantanamo. Both the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates have stated their intention to shut down the facility, but doing so will take some time. Meanwhile, roughly 270 men – including many who are cleared for release or transfer – remain there held in conditions that are unnecessarily harsh.

US: Stop Harmful Anti-Youth Legislation

Please stop Congress from passing harmful gang legislation that will increase life without parole penalties for youth, and have a severely negative impact on minority youth and communities.

UN: Help to End the Suffering in Darfur

Urge members of the United Nations Security Council to take concrete action to end the suffering in Darfur.

US: Take Action to Stop Violence Against Women

Ask your senator and representative to co-sponsor the International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA), a major step in the effort to end violence against women and girls across the globe.

 UN: Act Now to Support LGBT Rights Worldwide

Sign the petition urging the United Nations to call for an end to criminalizing people because of who they are or whom they love

 


 

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