22 November, 2024, marks three years since the wrongful incarceration of Khurram Parvez, a steadfast advocate for human rights in Jammu and Kashmir. At this time, it is critical that we collectively amplify his case and call for his immediate release. Khurram’s detention is emblematic of the shrinking civic space and systemic repression faced by human rights defenders in the region.
We request you to actively participate in the #FreeKhurramParvez campaign to maximize visibility and international pressure on Indian authorities. Here’s how you can help:
Suggested Actions:
1. Social Media Amplification:
Use the hashtag #FreeKhurram in all your posts on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Also if preferable please tag Free Khurram campaign pages on X & Instagram.
Highlight Khurram’s contributions to human rights and the unlawful nature of his detention.
2. Share the Statement:
Circulate the attached statement widely among your networks, including on social media and via email.
Tag key stakeholders such as UN bodies, diplomats, journalists, and civil society leaders in your posts.
3. Showcase Your Support:
Share videos, photos, or written posts expressing solidarity with Khurram Parvez, his family, and JKCCS.
Why This Matters:
Khurram’s unjust detention is not only an attack on him but on the human rights movement at large. By amplifying his case, we reinforce our collective stand against the criminalization of human rights work and systemic oppression in Jammu and Kashmir.
Please feel free to use this campaign material (graphics, templates, etc) (drive folder with links and a doc with tweets). Link for SM files: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qn0jRAJ9VgwkRfFF9CCeyZqNSwH2ztLY?usp=sharing
Khurram Parvez: 3-years Joint Statement
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