Urgent Action to Defend Nepalese Activist

New Action:

From Amnesty USA:

We need your help right now.

Krishna Pahadi, the founding chairman of the Human Rights and Peace Society (HURPES), was arrested at the organization's office in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, on February 9. Krishna Pahadi, the former president of Amnesty International's Nepal section, is well known as one of the country's leading human rights defenders. His whereabouts are unknown and there are serious concerns for his safety.

Please use the link below to contact Nepalese officials immediately.

ACT NOW:
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=11529

You can help us spread the word by telling your friends about Krishna Pahadi's case and urging them to take action on his behalf:
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/tellafriend/index.asp?pid=124

Thank you for your efforts to protect human rights.

Rosa Del Angel
Amnesty International USA
Online Action Center