Urgent Appeal Update

UPDATE: The Thirteenth Open Letter on the Issues Regarding Fr. Pallath’s Case

We would like to send you a copy of the 13th open letter sent by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to the Jesuit superior general in Rome regarding Fr. Pallath’s case.

We would like to send you a copy of the 13th open letter sent by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to the Jesuit superior general in Rome regarding Fr. Pallath’s case.

We would like to send you a copy of the 13th open letter sent by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to the Jesuit superior general in Rome regarding Fr. Pallath’s case.

UPDATE(SRI LANKA): Nestle Lanka Ltd. has refused to reduce milk prices

Regarding our earlier urgent appeal (30-07-2001) on the unbearable increase of milk prices in Sri Lanka, we are sending you some information on the latest situation of the ‘Reduce Milk Prices Campaign’ and the upcoming activities that are planned. 

UPDATE: The Twelfth Open Letter on the Issues Regarding Fr. Pallath’s Case

Dear Friends, We would like to send you a copy of the 12th open letter sent by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to the Jesuit superior general in Rome regarding Fr. Pallath’s case. For further information, including this letter, please visit http://jjpallath.ahrchk.net. Thank you. Urgent Appeals Desk Asian Human Rights Commission ========================== Twelfth Open […]

UPDATE: The Eleventh Open Letter on Issues Regarding Fr. Pallath’s Case

Dear Friends,  We would like to send you a copy of the 11th open letter sent by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to the Jesuit superior general in Rome regarding Fr. Pallath¡¦s case.  For further information, including this letter, please visit http://jjpallath.ahrchk.net.  Thank you.  Urgent Appeals Desk  Asian Human Rights Commission  =========================================================  Eleventh Open […]

JAPAN: Textbook approved for use in public schools for disabled

Regarding our earlier urgent appeal (14-05-2001) on the Japanese Ministry of Education¡¦s attempt to rewrite history, we are sending you this update to draw your continuous attention and support.

PAKISTAN: Rubina’s life still in danger

Dear Friends  This is a matter which requires your immediate attention and action.  We have discovered with dismay that despite a previous Supreme Court stay of execution on the young Pakistani mother Robina Khan (also known as Rubina Ansari), the sentence may still go ahead. President Musharraf has apparently stated that the sentence could be […]

UPDATE: The Tenth Open Letter on the Issues Regarding Fr. Pallath’s Case

Dear Friends,  We would like to send you a copy of the 10th open letter sent by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to the Jesuit superior general in Rome regarding Fr. Pallath’s case.  For further information, including this letter, please visit http://jjpallath.ahrchk.net.

UPDATE (MALAYSIA): One ISA detainee released; one more detained

Dear Friends,  We have received news that Khairul Anmad Zainuddin, one of student activist who was arrested on July 5, 2001, was released on July 28, 2001. Khairul was held without charge under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for 23 days.  However, while giving with one hand, the Malaysian government has taken with the other. […]

UPDATE: The Ninth Open Letter on the Issues Regarding Fr. Pallath’s Case

Dear Friends, We would like to send you a copy of the ninth open letter sent by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to the Jesuit superior general in Rome regarding Fr. Pallath’s case. For further information, including this letter, please visit http://jjpallath.ahrchk.net.   Thank you.   Urgent Appeals Desk Asian Human Rights Commission   […]

UPDATE (Pakistan): The Fifth Open Letter on the Issues Regarding Fr. Pallath’s Case

We would like to send you a copy of the fifth open letter sent by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to the Jesuit superior general in Rome regarding Fr. Pallath’s case.

UPDATE: The Eighth Open Letter on Fr. Pallath’s Case

Dear Friends, We would like to send you a copy of the eighth open letter sent by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to the Jesuit superior general in Rome regarding Fr. Pallath’s case. The Theme of the Eighth Letter: When Justice is Denied, Love (Charity) Is Ridiculed. For further information, including this letter, please […]

UPDATE: The Seventh Open Letter on Fr. Pallath’s case

Dear Friends,  We would like to send you a copy of the seventh open letter sent by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to the Jesuit superior general in Rome regarding Fr. Pallath’s case.  For further information, including this letter, please visit http://jjpallath.ahrchk.net.  Thank you.  Urgent Appeals Desk  Asian Human Rights Commission  ===========================  [This is […]

UPDATE (PAKISTAN): Young mother’s death sentence cancelled

We are very happy to inform you that the death sentence of Ms. Robina Khan of Pakistan, aged 22, has been cancelled by President Musharraf and the Supreme Court. We thank you for your urgent action to help save this young mother’s life. 

UPDATE: The Sixth Open Letter on the Issues Regarding Fr. Pallath’s Case

Dear Friends, We would like to send you a copy of the sixth open letter sent by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to the Jesuit superior general in Rome regarding Fr. Pallath’s case. For further information, including this letter, please visit http://jjpallath.ahrchk.net.   Thank you.     Urgent Appeals Desk Asian Human Rights Commission […]

UPDATE: Summons issued to seven Jesuit priests on criminal charges

Regarding Fr. Pallath’s case, a summons has been issued by the Magistrate Court in Calicut to seven Jesuit priests and another person for physically throwing out their colleague of 33 years, Fr. Pallath J. Joseph. The case was allowed to proceed by the Magistrate Court in Calicut, and a summons has been issued to the following people as the accused: 

UPDATE: The fourth open letter on the issues regarding Fr. Pallath’s case

We would like to send you a copy of a fourth open letter sent by the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) to the Jesuit Superior General in Rome regarding Fr. Pallath’s case. 

UPDATE (MALAYSIA): U.N. Letter-Writing Campaign for the Release of ISA Detainees

Because of concerns with the use of the Internal Security Act (ISA) in Malaysia to deny the Malaysian people their human rights, the Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) would like to promote a U.N. letter-writing campaign for the release of detainees being held under the Internal Security Act (ISA) and the abolition of the ISA, a campaign which was originally launched by the Malaysian human rights group, SUARAM.

UPDATE (AUSTRALIA): Immigration Minister attacks parliamentary report

Dear Friends, Regarding our earlier urgent appeal (29-05-2001) on brutal treatment of asylum seekers in Australia, we are sending you some news update to draw your continuous attention and support. Thank you. Urgent Appeals Desk Asian Human Rights Commission ============================= The Australian Immigration Minister, Philip Ruddock, has made a scathing attack on a report calling […]

UPDATE: MALAYSIA: Letter from Tian Chua, one of the ISA detainees who is serving a two-year detention order in Malaysia

We are sending you a copy of a letter received from Tian Chua, one of the ISA detainees who is serving a two-year detention order in Malaysia.

UPDATE(JAPAN): Statement on Japan History Text

Following is a statement from a conference to oppose the use of the new History textbook in Japan. The organisations involved in this conference are facing difficulties at home, and need your support and vigilance to ensure that the true history is taught. Please read their statement provided below, and see which of their planned actions you could particpate in or support