Jailed ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim's supporters and friends worldwide have joined forces in a new campaign to pressure the government to release the jailed politician next April.

The 'Free Anwar Campaign on April 14, 2003' is expected to garner international support from world leaders and individuals concerned with his well-being.

The campaign was launched by Anwar's wife and Keadilan president, Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail on Sept 20.

When contacted yesterday, campaign director Raja Petra Raja Kamaruddin expressed confidence, saying he obtained positive reaction from several influential leaders and high profile individuals that he and other Keadilan leaders had contacted since early September.