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Here’s how you’re protecting human rights defenders [View in Browser]( [Amnesty International candle logo]( [A GIFT FROM YOU DELIVERS CRITICAL FUNDS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS]( {NAME}, the sad reality is that telling the truth isn’t always rewarded. But when you’re a journalist like Mohamed Ibrahim Osman Bulbul, reporting the facts is your duty. Mohamed was arrested in Somalia in August for doing his job. He was taken into custody by plain-clothes officers just a day after he released a story about alleged misappropriation of European Union funds meant for training officers from the Somali police. He dared to challenge authority — and swiftly faced unjust consequences. Today, Mohamed walks free. His release came just one day after Amnesty sent out an Urgent Action for his case. Amnesty members responded to the call by sending letters demanding that Somali authorities release Mohamed immediately. A few days later, all charges against him were dropped — with no option for the prosecutors to appeal.1 But there are many more people like Mohamed who are languishing in cells, waiting for their freedom. [{NAME}, it’s not too late to take advantage of this special 2X MATCH offer. When you make your first donation today, it will be doubled to help even more unjustly imprisoned people like Mohamed.]( Every day around the world, people put their lives on the line to advocate for human rights, speak out against inequality and challenge unjust laws and policies. They protest, document, speak out and make art. But far too often, their power is silenced by oppressive governments. [Double your gift for people like Mohamed]( Mohamed’s case highlights the power of our movement. Applying pressure to governments works. Sometimes it takes days and other times it takes years, but every time people like you and I take action, we make a difference. And we must keep fighting for justice wherever human rights are threatened. {NAME} — we haven’t yet reached our goal of raising $200,000 by the end of the year. The gift you’re able to provide now will give us the resources we need for more action in the year ahead. [For a limited time, every gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact for human rights. Please make a gift today to help us reach our goal »]( Your support as part of our movement does not go unnoticed. Mohamed, his lawyers and his journalist colleagues have told us that it was undoubtedly the actions taken by Amnesty members through the Urgent Action that forced Mohamed’s release. They expressed their heartfelt gratitude for your solidarity and support. You should feel proud knowing that as an Amnesty supporter, you were part of securing his freedom. Now, we must tackle the fights ahead. We’re not afraid of oppressive governments or greedy corporations. We’re funded by YOU and other compassionate individuals. That keeps us independent, and strengthens our power as we defend human rights for all. [Don’t miss your special 2X MATCH offer today.]( [2X your gift now]( In solidarity, Cynthia Gabriel Walsh Senior Director, Individuals at Risk Member Engagement and Human Rights Education Amnesty International USA [1] [( [DONATE NOW]( © 2023 Amnesty International USA 311 W 43rd Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10036 | 1-800-AMNESTY Please don't reply to this email. You can send questions to aimember@aiusa.org. We’re so happy you’re here to hear about the most important updates on human rights! If necessary, you can [opt to receive fewer emails]( or [unsubscribe here](. [supporter]