May 13, 2009

On May 12, the United States was elected to the United Nations (U.N.) Human Rights Council for the first time, ending the previous administration's boycott of the Council. Susan Rice, U.S. Ambassador to the UN, reinforced the importance of U.S. global leadership "based on the strong principled vision that the American people have about respecting human rights and supporting democracy."

The Obama Administration and Ambassador Rice deserve recognition for making human rights, including the health and rights of women and girls, central to U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy. Call 212-415-4050 or send an email by clicking here (using your own text or the text below). 

Dear Ambassador Rice,

On behalf of women and girls around the world, thank you for your leadership in protecting human rights by joining the U.N. Human Rights Council.  The decision to seek election to the council for the first time was a positive step towards upholding human rights on a global scale, and is critical for the protection of the world's girls and women.

Change is needed - and the world relies on you to make it happen.  Your continued leadership will allow millions of women and girls to live more safely and healthily, and ensure every woman's and girls' right to a just and healthy life.

Sincerely,
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