May 3rd is Press Freedom Day and we’re urging everyone to advocate for Julian Assange by participating in the #SpeakUpForAssange campaign.
Share your support by recording a brief video message and posting it on your social media platforms to inspire your friends, family and connections to do the same.
Together, let's amplify our voices for justice!
Instructions
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Record in Portrait Mode | Vertical
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Ensure you film in a place with Good Lighting
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Time limit: 10-60 Seconds
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Make your statement of support Short and Clear
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Remember to include “I’m Speaking Up For Assange on World Press Freedom Day” , “Free Assange, Free Us All” and “Show up for May 20th for the new hearing date”
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Film in a Quiet Environment with minimal background noise
Do you need some help?
Here are some sample scripts to follow!
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“This is (Your Name) and on this May 3rd World Press Freedom Day, I’m Speaking Up for Julian Assange: Journalism is not a crime! World Press Freedom Day serves as a vital reminder that everyone deserves the fundamental right to have a voice.
It's time for the US administration to drop all charges against Australian citizen and journalist, Julian Assange. As a (Your Nationality), I stand in solidarity with Assange and demand his immediate release. I urge (your Representative) to respectfully request Julian's freedom, recognizing the importance of press freedom on this significant day.
Free Assange, Free us all!”
Script 4 (For American Supporters)
"My name is (Your Name) and I live in (Location). Today on World Press Freedom Day I and Speaking Up for Julian Assange.
Prosecuting Assange threatens the First Amendment. Press freedom groups, mainstream publishers, and human rights organizations around the world oppose the U.S. prosecution of Julian Assange because journalism is not a crime.
I am asking (Your Representative) to stand up for press freedom by signing on as a cosponsor of House Resolution. 934.
Let Julian Assange go free!”
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“Hello, I'm (Your Name), representing (Title/State), and today, on May 3rd World Press Freedom Day, I’m speaking up for Julian Assange, for Free Speech, and for the Freedom of the Press.
Julian Assange has been held in a London high-security prison for over five years for revealing truthful information in the public interest. We cannot have a functioning democracy without the right to speak the truth.
I call upon (Your Representative) to boldly advocate for Julian Assange's rights.
Free Assange, Free us all!”
Script 3
“Join me as we mark May 3rd World Press Freedom Day by rallying for the urgent release of Julian Assange. Fourteen years of unjust imprisonment is a heavy toll for speaking the truth. It's time to say "enough is enough."
As I Speak Up for Assange, I implore my representative (name) to do the same. Together, let's ensure that the voices of truth are heard loud and clear, today and every day.
Free Assange, Free us all!”
✺ Important Information ✺
Post your videos across as many different Social Media platforms as you can (X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn etc.)
If you need help or have questions,
please email: SAInstaTeam@proton.me
Please remember to tag:
Instagram, Facebook and TikTok:
@StellaAssange @AssangeDefense @AssangeCampaign @FreeAssangeNews
Twitter:
@Stella_Assange @Defenseassange @AssangeCampaign @FreeAssangeNews
Please feel welcome to get together with a friend and record a statement.
Useful hashtags you can use:
#SpeakUpForAssange #FreeAssangeNOW #JournalismIsNotACrime #DropTheCharges #FreeAssangeWorldPressFreedomDay #LetHimGoJoe