Help Stop the Sri Lankan Bloodbath
Tens of thousands of innocent civilians are trapped in a shrinking 3 square kilometer (1.6 miles) conflict zone - bombarded by government artillery, and used as human shields by the rebels. The Japanese government, Sri Lanka's largest donor and closest regional partner has the power to help stop this humanitarian disaster.
Act now by sending a pre-translated message below to the office of Japan´s Foreign Minister Nakasone. The message (right, in Japanese) calls on the Japanese government to:
- demand that all citizens are protected from harm;
- push for UN Security Council access to the conflict zone and the capacity to deliver urgent humanitarian aid; and
- ensure Japan's aid achieves real peace and human rights.
http://www.avaaz.org/en/stop_the_bloodbath/
This is a one-time pledge that can be fulfilled any time.
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r s holmen, WI @ 12:21PM PT May 13
Pledge fulfilled May 13!
Thanks! Now take a further step
To up the pressure, please take the next step to stop the civilian massacre, call the Japanese mission to the UN on the number below:
Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations:
+1 212-223-4300
Alternatively, you can call Japan´s Embassy in your country (see phone list further below)
Tell the person on the phone that you would like your message conveyed directly to the Japanese Ambassador:
As a major donor and close commercial and political ally, Japan has influence over the Sri Lanka situation -- you welcome their past involvement.Now, Japan needs to take an even stronger stance to stop the civilian massacre by communicating directly with the parties to stop hostilities and protect civilians.Japan should take the lead and mobilize the UN Security Council to put Sri Lanka on its formal agenda -- and ensure humanitarian access and appropriate aid reaches the quarter of a million civilians affected by the conflict Japan must ensure its development aid promotes a sustainable peace and human rights
Please also tell your friends about this campaign by forwarding them the Email, or use our tool below.Japan´s Embassies around the world:
Australia: +61 (02) 6273 3244
Brazil: +55 (61) 3442- 4200
Canada: +1 (613) 241-8541
European Union (Brussels): +32 (0)2.500.77.11
India: + 91 11-2687-6581
Kenya: +(254-20) 2898000
Mexico: +52) (55)5211-0028
The Netherlands: +31-(0)70-3469544
France: +33 - 01 48 88 62 00
South Africa: +27-(0)12-452-1500
Spain: +34 - 91-590-7600
United Nations (Geneva) + 41(0)22-717-3111
United Kingdom - +44 (0)20 7465 6500
For the rest of Japan´s Embassies across the world, please visit:
http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/mofaserv.html
Alan Haggard San Diego, CA @ 05:18PM PT May 12
Initiated this Pledge!