Human Writes is a non-profit, humanitarian organisation which befriends people on death row in the USA

There are prisoners on Death Rows all over the States who are in need of help to live like a human being for the time they are here.

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In memoriam of prisoners executed in the United States

Prisoners executed in the United States in 2009

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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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A Prisoner Testimonial : "I already answered Sally's first letter, but not just a letter of words. I wrote letting her know I want to be her friend forever. I can already see she is a very sweet person, full of smiles and happiness and my heart is very full of care and respect for her."

Art and Writing From Death Row

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A Poem By John A.

Daddy's Little Girl

She came into my life so tiny and frail,

I hugged and kissed my wife who had a smile as big as a whale,

as she cuddled, our precious ray of light.

We loved her so this tiny bundle of joy

as we watched her grow,

she was never shy or coy with such an inner glow.

She grew into this young lady so beautiful and smart,

once a happy baby now a lady with a happy heart

who brought happiness to so many.

Her life was cut short in a blink of an eye

along with her hopes and dreams when she fell from the sky

I tried to protect her from any harm or lie,

but now it's up to god to make sure she will no longer cry.

She is gone forever, and each day I feel the pain

her memory keeps me together and helps me to remain sane.

When I look at her picture, I am happy as well as sad,

she was and always will be my little girl, for this I am eternally glad.

John A. Riccardi, California

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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