Hello :-)
I am running the London Marathon and am asking you to help me in raising money for Amnesty International and to take action for nine women’s human rights defenders from Nicaragua.
Ana
María Pizarro, Juanita Jiménez, Luisa Molina Arguello, Marta María
Blandón, Martha Munguía, Mayra Sirias, Violeta Delgado, Yamileth Mejía
and Lorna Norori are facing legal proceedings for their involvement in
the case of a nine year-old girl, Rosita, who was raped and made
pregnant in 2003 and obtained a legal abortion in Nicaragua.
In October 2007 a complaint was lodged against the nine, accusing them
of concealment of rape and crimes against the administration of
justice. Amnesty fears the complaint has been brought because of the
women’s human rights work and their efforts to ensure that women and
girls can access safe and effective sexual and reproductive health
services.
Running the London Marathon is a great challenge for
me and something I’ve always wanted to do. Training has been quite an
effort (to say the least) but I am really motivated by the fact that I’m raising money for
Amnesty International, and that I’m also encouraging people to take
action for these human rights defenders.
These women are well
known human rights defenders and belong to a number of different
organisations which work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual
abuse; promote sexual health; and promote the rights of women, children
and young people in Nicaragua. They should be free to carry out their
vital work without restrictions or fears of reprisals.
Amnesty is urging the Nicaraguan authorities to clarify the legal position of the women and resolve their case.
Please sponsor me, any amount will be a great help, and visit the Amnesty website to find out how you can take action to help these human rights defenders.
Many thanks,
Steve
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Raised so far: £717.00
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Well done. Sorry we were not there to cheer you on. Donation by Moong Seng Ong on 02/05/10 |
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Damn it - you'll have one it already now! Hope it went well and that you don't get the post marathon blues! Donation by Silvia Costeloe on 27/04/10 |
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It's not a race but still, don't come last. Good luck. Donation by Edin Hodzic on 23/04/10 |
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Good luck, and have a nice rest afterwards! Donation by Kai Ren Ong on 23/04/10 |
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Good luck! Donation by Yoav Felberbaum on 21/04/10 |
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I am my mum, sponsoring me Donation by Stephen Elson on 15/04/10 |
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Muchos respect Mr Elson. Enjoy the atmosphere and don't forget to stock up on those carbs! Donation by Phoebe Rope on 15/04/10 |
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Well done, Steve Donation by Cathal Coughlan on 12/04/10 |
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Good luck Steve, really inspirational stuff. I'll be waving from the sofa! Donation by Kath Campbell on 09/04/10 |
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pain is just the weakness leaving your body Donation by tonyh on 31/03/10 |
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Best of luck! Are you going to do a victory lap? [Obligatory question about those trainers] Donation by Jake Archibald on 26/03/10 |
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Good luck Steve. I hope you're going to change your trainers before the big day... Rob! Donation by Robin Layfield on 25/03/10 |
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Good luck!! I'd offer runners advice but you're probably tired of that :-) Oh..you might want to get a new pair of trainers.. Donation by Crystal Hirschorn on 24/03/10 |
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Good luck Steve Donation by Wayne McManus on 23/03/10 |
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Donation by Gil Hoggarth on 23/03/10 |
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Remember to lube up, especially if you're thinking of running naked. Donation by Chris Yanda on 23/03/10 |
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Good luck :) Donation by Frances Berriman on 23/03/10 |
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Hope it all goes well, Steve. Donation by Mike Taylor on 23/03/10 |
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I think you're nuts but as it's for a good cause... Donation by Miranda Bild on 22/03/10 |
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Go go go Steve - good luck! Donation by Philip Buckley on 22/03/10 |
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Go_go_Steve! All the best for a good run and a great cause :-D Donation by Rain Ashford on 22/03/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Steve! Looks like the training is going really well. Donation by Alistair Duggin on 22/03/10 |
£16.00 + £4.51 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Robert Kerr on 22/03/10 |
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good cause steve keep it up Donation by virendra jha on 22/03/10 |
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Good luck and well done..! Donation by James Richards on 22/03/10 |
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| * Total raised online: | £717.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £717.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £189.26 |
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