Pop up a campaign to hunt for a name to urge the Prayut government to stop harassing ‘Amnesty’ – pointing out the main mission, the source of funding
On November 27, continuing yesterday (November 26) General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense gave an interview about the case of a group of people who had gathered to demand eviction. Amnesty International (Amnesty International Thailand) that it is in the process of legal investigation. that there is something wrong or not Which is related to the Royal Thai Police (Sq.), including the Ministry of Interior. whether it is registered or not and how which, if wrong, must be cancelled Amnesty side International Thailand has no movement to respond to such issues.
Most recently, it is reported that today (27 November) change.org has published an online petition created by Nattharavut Muangsuk calling for Prayut government Must stop harassing Amnesty Thailand with the following details:
After a group of people who supported the government in the name People’s groups protecting institutions and the People’s Center for Protecting Institutions (PDRs) have filed a letter calling on the government to oust human rights organization Amnesty International. or Amnesty International Thailand office out from acting to prevent and end human rights violations in Thailand By using a backward, nationalistic attitude, shamefully showing resistance. and after submitting the letter to the government representative, Mr. Seksakon Atthawong or Mr. Rambo, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Instead, the government representative also expressed support for threatening human rights organizations. By announcing their position to bet on the expulsion of Amnesty International from Thailand. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, who said he was ordering an investigation into the background of Amnesty, believed he was aiming to harm Thailand. make believe Amnesty International staff work office in Thailand face pressure and more insecurity from this government on behalf of the Thai people who believe in an ideology committed to ending human rights violations around the world and seek justice for those whose rights have been violated by Amnesty International I urge the Thai government, led by Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha, to stop expressing harassment against human rights workers. Stop claiming to be a country that is alien to the world. Because human rights are something that is inherent to human beings, regardless of country, culture, belief or religion. and turned to focus on preventing human rights violations Demonstrate a commitment to eliminating discrimination in the judicial process Stop using the power of the law to threaten political dissent. Stop promoting or allowing your own masses to claim Thai people to express themselves without civility to international organizations. If all these shortcomings of the government are seriously solved. will reduce human rights problems in Thailand And human rights organizations will not play an important role in countries where rights and freedoms are truly promoted. But at present, the role of the Thai government in this matter is negative on the world stage. because of the acts that still severely violate their own civil rights and continually display harassment against human rights organizations We therefore urge the government to reconsider the problem and urgently stop action in this matter.
By allowing the public to sign a petition calling on the Prayut government to stop harassing Amnesty Thailand.
at https://chng.it/mM2HmNsxTK
side “Amnesty International Thailand” has posted a message through the fan page “Amnesty International Thailand” open source organization and published the Amnesty Statement and Urgent Actions going back 10 years to protect the rights and freedoms of the Thai people. which is part of the main mission that
Amnesty International We are a movement of more than 10 million ordinary people around the world. together to create a change in human rights for an equal and fair society for all
We are committed to education and action to prevent and end human rights violations at all levels. that affects both physical and mental stability in order to have freedom of expression and not be discriminated against Our campaign activities are based on research.
No matter what your thoughts, beliefs or political ideology If your human rights have been violated, we will come out to defend your rights and freedoms, and today we would like to invite you to read on (part of) our urgent statement and action to push for human rights in Thailand and protect the rights and freedoms of the people. Thai people over the past 10 years
For more than 60 years, Amnesty has stood with human rights and those who have been violated.
for example Amnesty’s urgent statements include:
19 April 2010 Amnesty issued a statement on the case of Thai soldiers trying to disperse protesters from the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD).
October 25, 2012 Amnesty Chi, responsible for the ‘Tak Bai’ case, must be punished.
January 11, 2013 Urgent action : Thai editor Risk of being disqualified unfairly
16 May 2014 Amnesty calls for Thailand to investigate the M79 case against the PDRC.
May 21, 2014 Amnesty issued a statement saying martial law must not be “The Blueprint for Human Rights Violations”
24 May 2014 Amnesty released a statement saying the arrest of the audience creates a “dangerous norm”, reiterating the Thai military to exercise caution.
May 28, 2014 Amnesty launched an urgent action inviting people around the world to submit 4 demands to the Head of the NCPO.
July 2, 2015 Amnesty launches urgent action Calling on Thailand to release 14 students, all of whom are prisoners of thought
July 7, 2016, filing for 40,000 names to stop #SingleGateway Stop online privacy laws
6 December 2017 Amnesty invites the world to call on Thailand to stop prosecuting villagers. Oppose Thepha Power Plant
22 May 2018 Amnesty calls for the NCPO to cancel the order that restricts rights within June.
On August 30, 2019, Amnesty issued a statement asking Thailand to impose criminal offenses. with enforced disappearance
19 May 2020 Amnesty Statement On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of May 53, reiterating that justice is yet to come
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It also stated that Amnesty International It is a movement of more than 10 million ordinary people around the world working together to make a difference in human rights. for an equal and fair society for all It is another non-profit organization or NGO that has taken a role in Thailand. from various campaign activities to claim rights for those who have been subjected to human rights violations for decades. but still Many people still have misconceptions about Amnesty. International So let’s get to know through 6 facts that many people still misunderstand about Amnesty International.
- Amnesty took an active role in Thailand from the events of October 6, 1976.
Since the siege and suppression of students and people in Thammasat University on October 6, 1976, it has become a historical event in Thailand. And it is also a dark memory of many people and the events of that day that made Amnesty International began to be known to Thai people as human rights defenders. Hundreds of thousands of letters have been sent to the Thai government demanding the release of students and people arrested in protest. These letters are all from Amnesty supporters around the world.
and in 1993 for the first time Amnesty International came to work in Thailand seriously. A committee representing people interested in human rights is elected. in Thailand for the first time And registered as an association under Thai law under the name Amnesty International Thailand to join in the concrete development of Thai society with cooperation from all supporters in Thailand in 2003.
- Amnesty Headquarters International
Many people still have the misconception that they are located in the United States. which in fact Amnesty was born from British lawyer Peter Benenson. The authors of the article called for the release of two Portuguese students who were jailed by the authoritarian government for drinking and clinking liberties. International is located in London, United Kingdom.
- Amnesty Grant
Amnesty International It is an organization working to claim human rights for those who have been violated through various activities. which may make many people wonder How do we finance those activities? And some people have the misconception that Amnesty International It is an organization that receives money from foreign governments. but in reality Funding for our events comes from donations made by individuals interested in human rights. and membership fees each year Because Amnesty is an independent, non-profit organization. and refused to receive government funding. or other sources of funding
- It is a non-political organization.
Campaigning on human rights issues without any political ideology or ideology, focusing on campaigning for equality and educating the general public about human rights only Because Amnesty International Its mission is only to raise the awareness of human rights in society.
Therefore, whether a country has any kind of regime Amnesty still has to work to demand or pressure the country. upgrading and ending the human rights violations of the people without being seen as a communist or democratic country Is the government elected or a coup? Because every regime has rights violations that can occur.
- There are offices spread all over the world.
Due to the human rights situation in today’s society, there are still many people who have been violated. Therefore, Amnesty International with more than 10 million members and supporters in more than 150 countries around the world. And with offices in more than 70 countries, we still have to stand up to fight for the right and for the equality of society in human rights. And that we have offices spread in many countries. It can allow us to know what the current world situation is.
- Working in human rights for over 60 years
Throughout the years of social work, Amnesty International Standing for human rights for more than 6 decades to achieve more equality than it is. Until causing many achievements, such as receiving the Nobel Peace Prize As a key player in defending freedom, justice and peace in the world in 1977 or more recently, Algerian journalist Ghalid Darreni was released. After being detained only for reporting in 2020.
In addition, Amnesty International continues to act as a human rights defender for those who have been violated because we believe that All human beings are born equal. No one should be pressed down.
