December 2009 AI Index: MDE 29/016/2009 Dear Aminatou, We are members of a coalition of women human rights defenders from across the globe, who are gravely concerned for your health and wellbeing; and aware that your stance is informed by a lifetime's commitment to a human rights cause. [...] We are aware of the courage and determination you have always shown in your many years of work on behalf of Sahrawi prisoners of conscience and political prisoners. [...] We are also conscious of the many trials you have experienced in the course of your work, and can only imagine what the impact of these must have been on you personally and on your family. [...] Most of all we know you to be an inspiring activist, a fact borne out by the many times your work has been recognised internationally, as well as the testimonies of those who have the good fortune to have worked with you, and continue to do so. [...] As mothers, sisters, and daughters ourselves, tonight we will hold our family members that little bit closer, aware of the price you are paying for the cause you advocate.
- Index number
- MDE 29/016/2009
- Published in
- United Kingdom
