Help protect LGBT group from death threats

[Ian David]

From: Amnesty International USA <[e-mail]>
Subject: Help protect LGBT group from death threats

Members of the Between Friends Association (Asociación Entre Amigos), including the organization's director, William Hernández, have received death threats and are apparently under surveillance in El Salvador. Call on the authorities to take immediate measures to ensure the safety of these human rights defenders.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people in El Salvador regularly face attacks and intimidation. The Asociación Entre Amigos has reported seven raids on their offices during the last five years. Although in all cases the incidents have been reported to the authorities, investigations into the incidents have proved superficial, and nobody has been brought to justice.

Please express your concern for the safety of William Hernández and his staff. »

Sincerely,
The OUTfront! Team
Amnesty International USA

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