Alyson Chadwick, Author at No Business With Genocide

USW Condemns Human Rights Violations in Auto Supply Chain

December 15, 2022 by Alyson Chadwick

From our friends at the United Steelworkers union. Contact: Jess Kamm Broomell, 412-562-2444, jkamm@usw.org United Steelworkers (USW) International President Tom Conway released the following statement today in response to a Sheffield Hallam University report detailing the Chinese government’s systematic abuse of Uyghurs and other minorities and the widespread impact this forced labor has on automotive supply chains: “Today’s report … Read more

UAW CALLS ON AUTO INDUSTRY TO CUT TIES TO STATE-SPONSORED FORCED LABOR IN CHINA

December 15, 2022 by Alyson Chadwick

In light of a report released today on the high risk of widespread state-sponsored forced labor in the automotive supply chains by the government of China and previous evidence of human rights atrocities in the Uyghur Region, the UAW urgently calls on the automotive industry to shift its entire supply chain out of the region … Read more

Memorial for the Fallen

September 22, 2022 by Alyson Chadwick

for activists murdered by the Myanmar military

Join us on the evening of September 22nd at 8.30pm US EST and the morning of September 23rd at 7am Yangon (Burma), to memorialize activists and political figures targeted by the Myanmar junta. Two months after their brutal killing, we will gather on Zoom to celebrate the lives of prominent democracy leader Ko Jimmy and … Read more

It’s been 18 months since the #militarycoup in Burma

August 2, 2022 by Alyson Chadwick

A year and a half after the #militarycoup and things just get more brutal in Myanmar On February 1, 2021, the military seized control of Myanmar and threw out the democratically elected government. According to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP), 2,145 peaceful protesters have been killed by the junta. Another 14,962 have been … Read more

We are making progress but need your help to do more

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 by Alyson Chadwick

As of today, we are almost half a million people strong. Thanks to your hard work, we made real progress for Paul Rusesabagina, the Uyghurs, and the Burmese people. Here are some highlights of what you have accomplished: For the Burmese people: You took more than 1.7 million actions in solidarity with their struggle against the Myanmar military. That … Read more

Congress to investigate Kagame’s spy actions against Americans with Pegasus

July 24, 2022 by Alyson Chadwick

Carine Kanimba, Paul Rusesabagina’s daughter, will testify this week Last year, the world was shocked to learn that Rwandan President Paul Kagame was using Israeli spy software, Pegasus to spy on his perceived enemies. They include Americans. One American citizen he targeted is Carine Kanimba. She found out the security on her phone had been … Read more

Rusesabagina Family and #FreeRusesabagina team to view DC Mural on Tuesday

July 23, 2022 by Alyson Chadwick

This release came from our friends at #FreeRusesabagina. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2022 Contact: Kitty Kurth Phone: 312-617-7288 Email: kitty@kurthlampe.com Rusesabagina Family and #FreeRusesabagina team to view DC Mural on Tuesday WHEN: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Mural Viewing & Press Conference Media availability starting at 11:00 am EDT WHERE: 3125 M Street, NW; Washington, … Read more

Today is Paul Rusesabagina’s birthday

June 15, 2022 by Alyson Chadwick

This is the second one he is spending unlawfully detained in a Rwanda prison Today is the 657th day Paul is spending illegally detained in a Rwandan prison. That’s also 657 days he has been denied access to his heart medication and medical care. It’s 657 days he has been kept in isolation. It’s 657 … Read more

Will you call Congress for Paul?

June 2, 2022 by Alyson Chadwick

We need you to get Congress to do more to bring Paul home We can’t do this without you. Will you call your member of the House of Representatives? We need all hands on deck for “Calling on the Government of the Republic of Rwanda to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds.” This House Resolution … Read more

Can you join us tomorrow? #FreeRusesabagina

May 11, 2022 by Alyson Chadwick

We’re updating everyone on Paul’s situation. We’re hosting a webinar on Thursday to update you on the case of Paul Rusesabagina. #FreeRusesabagina. Can you join us? Thursday, May 12, 1:00 pm EDT Tom Zoellner, who wrote An Ordinary Man with Paul and some of his family will speak about what is happening. You can register here. If you … Read more