Still fighting, no matter the odds Dear Farhad,
One by one, the police officer pressed the protestor's fingertips in ink. As he moved her fingers, he said in a low voice:
"These are the hands of someone who is telling the truth." It was a whisper of humanity, mostly unnoticed, nestled among brutal episodes of police violence in Zimbabwe.
Jenni Williams, founder of Women and Men of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA), tells this story so that
you know your power as a member of Amnesty International. That police officer knew you were watching. He felt the full force of this human rights movement.
Jenni feels your power, too. Arrested more than 34 times during her work advocating for the rights of Zimbabweans – including this past Wednesday - she has endured physical torture and prison conditions "tantamount to being put in hell."
Jenni and WOZA are still fighting, despite the odds.
From the death penalty to police brutality to violence against women, whether in the US or Zimbabwe, Amnesty stands against all human rights abuses. We've devoted the month of September to growing this movement, and every single member matters.
Become a member during our September membership drive and we'll match your gift, dollar for dollar, up to $500,000 (that's up $200,000 from last week!). The simple truth is that without membership contributions there is no Amnesty International. We are completely independent from government or corporate interests. The more funds and supporters we have -- across the globe -- the greater our impact will be.
We are 3 million supporters, activists and volunteers strong. But with great power comes great responsibility. This movement must only grow stronger.
As Jenni says,
"We long for the award of dignity and a bright future for our children." Please,
join me as a member of Amnesty International now. 
Become a new Partner of Conscience monthly donor in September and you will receive a limited edition 50th anniversary Amnesty candle lapel pin. 
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