Saturday August 1, 2009, 5:06 pm
This petition is now at 237 signatures.It needs your help and support! Please sign!

Saturday August 1, 2009, 5:08 pm
238 TX Suzybell

Saturday August 1, 2009, 11:59 pm
Noted and previously signed. Thanks Suzybell.

Sunday August 2, 2009, 7:06 am

I signed this in July, Suzybell . . . But GOOD ON YOU for promoting it!

Sunday August 2, 2009, 9:27 am
Courages woman, bless her and keep her safe.

Sunday August 2, 2009, 10:46 am
Number 251. Petition signed. This is a very brave woman - Lydia Cacho Ribeiro. Wish that there were more women and people out there to help with women's and children's rights: protecting them from being used as sex slaves.

TY, "C" and Suzybell.

Sunday August 2, 2009, 10:50 am
Noted and signed.....252 signatures now

Sunday August 2, 2009, 11:24 am
Signed and noted,thank you.

Sunday August 2, 2009, 11:35 am
Signed! 255

Sunday August 2, 2009, 11:37 am

I love the love I feel here!

Thanks to all who feel the need to protect the protectors!

Sunday August 2, 2009, 11:48 am
signed and 258 Signatures Thus Far!

Sunday August 2, 2009, 11:55 am
Rafael Apollo Lido Saint Cloud, MN
Sent letter to Lic. Fernando Francisco Gomez Mont Ureta (Minister of Interior) , Emb. Patricia Espinosa Cantellano (Minister of Foreign Affairs) and Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan Casamitjana (Mexican Ambassador)
11 minutes ago

And invitations sent to FB and CO.

Sunday August 2, 2009, 11:57 am
I definitely signed and pray for this noble woman's continuous protection!

Sunday August 2, 2009, 12:00 pm
SIGNED

Sunday August 2, 2009, 12:26 pm
You signed this petition on Aug 01 and emailed the following targets:
Lic. Fernando Francisco Gomez Mont Ureta (Minister of Interior) , Emb. Patricia Espinosa Cantellano (Minister of Foreign Affairs) and Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan Casamitjana (Mexican Ambassador) TY for this Suzybell

Sunday August 2, 2009, 12:28 pm
TY also Just C for forwarding it to us as well.

Sunday August 2, 2009, 12:48 pm
# 263

Sunday August 2, 2009, 12:49 pm
Noted & already signed! Thanks Suzybell.

Sunday August 2, 2009, 12:55 pm
Signed. #264.

Sunday August 2, 2009, 1:13 pm
Noted and signing - thanx for the post and kudos to this most courageous woman and the wonderful work she is doing. Brightest Blessings Suzybell

Sunday August 2, 2009, 1:49 pm
Noted earlier. Thanks Suzybell.

You signed this petition on Jun 28

Joycey Berry Canton, NC
Sent letter to Lic. Fernando Francisco Gomez Mont Ureta (Minister of Interior) , Emb. Patricia Espinosa Cantellano (Minister of Foreign Affairs) and Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan Casamitjana (Mexican Ambassador)
Jun 28

Sunday August 2, 2009, 2:07 pm
It was #266 and after I signed it still said 266. Maybe it takes a few min, to register...

Sunday August 2, 2009, 2:21 pm
sent letter- noted and posted to facebook...... What a disgrace!

Sunday August 2, 2009, 2:55 pm
Noted and signed.Thank you Suzybell.

Sunday August 2, 2009, 4:05 pm
Noted and signed. Thanx Suzybell. As a woman, I can't help but get a feeling of sisterhood here for a woman who has been treated in a way that most of us can only fear and do not have to endure ourselves.

Sunday August 2, 2009, 5:44 pm
Action taken, thanks Suzybell

Sunday August 2, 2009, 5:59 pm
SINGED !!!

Sunday August 2, 2009, 6:18 pm
signed Thank-u

Sunday August 2, 2009, 6:46 pm
my thoughts are with this truely courageous woman.i tried several times to sign the petition,but i guess cause i have no U S addy,it just keeps coming back to the start parts are missing!

Sunday August 2, 2009, 9:34 pm
I thank all of you for signing and I hope more will.

Monday August 3, 2009, 3:43 am
292 signatures so far!...Thanks Sooooozy! X

Monday August 3, 2009, 10:07 am
Thank you for signing the petition "HELP PROTECT LYDIA CACHO RIBEIRO, she’s protecting women and child victims of sex slavery."
300
Thank U Suzybell

Monday August 3, 2009, 12:21 pm
PETITION SIGNED

Monday August 3, 2009, 1:06 pm
I just signed, should be number 305 when it updates, will keep looking, this woman deserves our support,
ty Suzybell

Monday August 3, 2009, 5:55 pm
A leading defender of the rights of women and children in Mexico, journalist Lydia Cacho Ribeiro (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lydia_Cacho) risks her life to shelter women from abuse and challenge powerful government and business leaders who profit from child prostitution and pornography. In recognition of her human rights work, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) announced on March 8, International Women's Day, that Cacho will receive the 2007 Ginetta Sagan Award.

An investigative journalist and a specialist on gender-based violence, Cacho founded and directs the Refuge Center for Abused Women of Cancun and is also the president of the Center for Women's Assistance. These centers do not turn away any woman or child seeking protection. Many of these women and girls are fleeing from violent criminals. Consequently Cacho faces threats and danger on a daily basis.

In 1999, Cacho was raped at a bus station in an attempt to intimidate her and stop her work. This incident only emboldened her further to protect and advance the rights of women and children in a country where impunity for crimes is widespread and commonly accepted as part of daily life.

"Human rights work, especially when it challenges powerful individuals and institutions, remains extremely dangerous," said Julianne Cartwright Traylor, Co-chair of the Ginetta Sagan Award committee of AIUSA. "The Ginetta Sagan Award aims to recognize, honor and assist women who, often at great personal risk, commit themselves to protect and advance the rights of others. This year, we are delighted to honor Lydia Cacho, who embodies the spirit and purpose of the award."

Cacho's 2004 book, Los Demonios del Eden: el poder detras de la pornografia infantile (The Demons of Eden: the power behind child pornography) prompted repeated threats against her life and judicial harassment to silence her effort to give voice to the victims. On December 16, 2005, Cacho was arrested and denied access to her lawyer and medicine. She spent the night in prison and was then released on bail of $9,900.

In response to the intimidation tactics, Cacho filed a counter-suit for corruption and for violation of her human rights. She became the first woman in Mexico to file a federal suit against a governor, district attorney and a judge for corruption and attempted rape in prison.

Cacho's life is repeatedly threatened and she has to travel with armed guards. Despite these dangers, she continues to champion the advancement of human rights for all children and women through her writing and advocacy work.

Cacho said, "To expose the criminals who destroy the lives of women and children is not enough; it is imperative to challenge the powers that be in order to stop impunity and corruption in Mexico. We do not ask for revenge, but rather for accountability for the criminals and the politicians that manipulate the justice system for money, thus sacrificing human rights and human lives. Ginetta Sagan's spirit is walking on my side with this award, and her presence strengthens me to stay near the victims and to keep telling them, 'your life matters to us; recovering your safety and your happiness matters to us.'"

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This petition ends on Sep 17.

Monday August 3, 2009, 5:56 pm
Now at #312 and counting need 500.

Monday August 3, 2009, 6:09 pm
Signed

Monday August 3, 2009, 6:09 pm
Why stop at 500...She's worth more than that!

Tuesday August 4, 2009, 4:45 am
323. Have posted on Facebook.

Wednesday August 5, 2009, 10:00 am
Thank you for signing the petition "HELP PROTECT LYDIA CACHO RIBEIRO, she’s protecting women and child victims of sex slavery."

Raise awareness and increase your impact by inviting your friends to take action.

Thursday August 6, 2009, 2:45 am
I hope she will be protect!

Monday August 10, 2009, 2:34 am
Noted & signed

Thursday August 13, 2009, 1:35 pm
Noted and signed #379 to sign. Thanks for this post.