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Thoughts on being a Human Writes penfriend. |
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"A small but hugely significant witness, telling someone that they are not facing death alone."
Dr. Rowan Williams,
Archbishop of Canterbury
"The volunteers of Human Writes seek to hold out the hand of friendship to men and women facing the death penalty. I am pleased to encourage them in their writing"
Most Reverend and Rt Hon George L Carey, former Archbishop of Canterbury
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Prisoners' artwork notelets available for sale. |
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| A Prisoner Testimonial : "It's about my penpal she has changed my life from a mental hell, her letters have rolled back the clouds in my life and allowed the sunshine to burst thru. I am so impressed by this beautiful women that I am not ashamed or embarrassed to acknowledge her as my friend – Best Friend. I couldn’t love her more. " |
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I Just Want To Stay |
This song is composed by Graham Denny, a songwriter from the UK. He was inspired to write it having read the story of a prisoner on death row in the United States and it is based on an imagined last conversation that a prisoner could be having with someone he loves just prior to his execution.
We are very pleased that Graham has given his consent for 'I Just Want To Stay' to be featured on our website, although it should not be copied or used in any other way without his written permission.
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Human Writes Patrons
"As a journalist who has lived and worked in the United States, the horror of death row is one of the issues that never leaves you. The thread of humanity that Human Writes manages to sustain with men and women on death row is a profound contribution to keep alive the hope of life. Capital punishment is now on the retreat in America, but the numbers awaiting their fate are still very considerable. I am very honoured to have become a Patron of Human Writes and will hope to do my best to put my shoulder to the wheel".
Jon Snow Broadcaster and journalist Patron, Human Writes
"In such an inhuman system small moments of human contact make a big difference. That's why I support Human Writes and why I would encourage you to do the same."
Gary Younge, Author and US-based feature writer for the Guardian Patron, Human Writes |
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