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People in China are barred from many parts of the internet by the Great Firewall. They risk serious repercussions if caught discussing politics. But China's human rights abuses are coming under increasing scrutiny now that the 2008 Olympics is approaching. It is a good time to keep the pressure on China. Here are some simple actions that anyone can take to help the Chinese in their struggle for freedom.
Technical
Learn about Psiphon, how you can install it and let friends in China use it as a proxy.
Learn some ways to get around the firewall.
Political
Keep the pressure on China to reform human rights before the 2008 Olympics by copying, pasting and emailing this letter to the email address given.
Sign this petition to support the Tianenmen Mothers.
Sign this petition against torture. (If there's an error message, use Internet Explorer). Read some Falun Gong urgent appeals.
Sign up to the Human Rights First Rights Wire. You will receive an email (about one a week) with short details of a current action and a link. A couple of clicks are all it needs to add your voice of protest.
Visit this Amnesty International China page and complete suggested actions
Visit Human Rights Watch China page and learn more.
(The One Child policy means that many baby girls are killed. People 'disappear'. People trafficking is rife but there are few investigations. There is still no apology for Tianenment Square or recompense for the victims' families.)
Posted by Peter 26 Nov 07
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