How To Raise Your Voices!
Posted by exodus8one | Filed under How To Help
Critical times to raise your voice:
1. NOW - You can begin raising your voice by sending letters now by email or standard mail. You can also fax, and call by phone.
2. August 24, 2008 - Send another wave of letters on or right before this final date.
TIMING IS EVERYTHING!
Who are we writing to?
- International Olympic Comittee
- The World Trade Organization
- The United Nation’s High Commission on Human Rights
- The Peoples Republic of China
- President George W. Bush
2. How to formulate your own response (Or, HOW TO RAISE YOUR VOICE)
Some things to remember
- Write a short clear message (one page maximum)
- Be polite and respectful (a hostile attitude will give China a reason to dismiss your concern)
- State your concern and make a simple request
- Do NOT discuss politics, ideologies or governments
Here’s what we recommend
- Date your letter
- Open by identifying yourself by nationality and / or profession.
- State your concern about the human rights disappointments in China
(if you choose to be specific go to www.persecutionandtheolympics.com for actionable information).
- Make the recommendation to
1. RATIFY the United Nation’s International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and
2. RELEASE these five prisoners:
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- Zhang Rongliang,
- Xu Na,
- Hu Jia,
- Shi Tao,
- Guo Feixiong.
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- Ask for a response
- Close by appealing to their reason and good faith.
- Sign off (respectfully)
SAMPLE LETTER TO THE IOC
August 6, 2008
To: The International Olympic Committee
Dear Mr. Rogge,
My name is (your full name) and I am a citizen of (country) and my occupation is (state occupation e.g. student, home maker, doctor, professor, etc.).
I am concerned about the continuing deterioration of human rights in the Peoples Republic of China and would like for you to encourage the Chinese officials to ratify the United Nations Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and release the following five prisoners: Zhang Rongliang, Xu Na, Hu Jia, Shi Tao, and Guo Feixiong.
I realize that this is a major request but I only ask the IOC to live up to its explicit human rights criteria for host countries. I believe that you wield influence with Chinese officials and you are in a position to reason with them in good faith.
Respectfully
(signature)
Your name
YOU HAVE OPTIONS!
WHERE TO WRITE
International Olympic Committee
Château de Vidy
1007 Lausanne
Switzerland
WHERE TO CALL (From the US first enter “011″ then number listed below)
Tel : (41.21) 621 61 11
WHERE TO FAX (From the US first enter “011″ then number listed below)
Fax : (41.21) 621 62 16
WHO TO CONTACT
President of the IOC: Count Jacques Rogge
WEBSITE
http://www.olympic.org/uk/index_uk.asp
SAMPLE LETTER TO THE WTO
August 6, 2008
To: The World Trade Organization
Dear Mr. Pascal Lamy
My name is (your full name) and I am a citizen of (country) and my occupation is (state occupation e.g. student, home maker, doctor, professor, etc.).
I am concerned about the continuing deterioration of human rights in the Peoples Republic of China and would like for you to encourage the Chinese officials to ratify the United Nations Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and release the following five prisoners: Zhang Rongliang, Xu Na, Hu Jia, Shi Tao, and Guo Feixiong.
I realize that this is a significant request but I only ask the WTO to live up to its explicit human rights criteria for member countries. I believe that you wield influence with Chinese officials and you are in a position to reason with them in good faith.
If possible, I would like to be informed on any progress on this request.
Respectfully
(signature)
Your name
YOU HAVE OPTIONS!
WHERE TO WRITE
World Trade Organization
Centre William Rappard,
Rue de Lausanne 154,
CH-1211 Geneva 21,
Switzerland.
WHERE TO CALL
Tel : (41-22) 739 51 11
WHERE TO FAX (From the US first enter “011″ then number listed below)
Fax : (41-22) 731 42 06
WHERE TO EMAIL
WHO TO CONTACT
WTO Director-General: Mr. Pascal Lamy
WEBSITE
SAMPLE LETTER TO THE UN
August 6, 2008
To: The United Nation’s High Commission on Human Rights
Dear Ms. Louise Arbour
My name is (your full name) and I am a citizen of (country) and my occupation is (state occupation e.g. student, home maker, doctor, professor, etc.).
I am concerned about the continuing deterioration of human rights in the Peoples Republic of China and would like for you, as you prepare to depart from your post this month as High Commissioner, to encourage the Chinese officials to ratify the United Nations Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and release the following five prisoners: Zhang Rongliang, Xu Na, Hu Jia, Shi Tao, and Guo Feixiong.
I realize that this is a major request but I only ask the OHCHR to live up to its explicit human rights mandate which states “to ensure that international human rights standards are implemented on the ground” for member countries. I believe that you wield influence with Chinese officials and you are in a unique position to reason with them in good faith.
I would like this matter to be brought to the immediate attention to the incoming Commissioner Navanathem (Navi) Pillay, when she assumes the post in September.
If possible, I would like to be informed on any progress on this request.
Respectfully
(signature)
Your name
YOU HAVE OPTIONS!
WHERE TO WRITE
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Palais des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
WHERE TO CALL (From the US first enter “011″ then number listed below)
Tel : 41 22 917 90 00
WHERE TO FAX (From the US first enter “011″ then number listed below)
not available
WHERE TO EMAIL
WHO TO CONTACT
High Commissioner for Human Rights:
(outgoing Commissioner) Ms. Louise Arbour
(incoming Commissioner) Navanathem Pillay
WEBSITE
SAMPLE LETTER TO THE PRC
August 6, 2008
To: The Peoples Republic of China
Your Excellency President HU Jintao
My name is (your full name) and I am a citizen of (country) and my occupation is (state occupation e.g. student, home maker, doctor, professor, etc.).
I am concerned about the continuing deterioration of human rights in the Peoples Republic of China and would like for you to encourage the National Peoples Congress to ratify the United Nations Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and release the following five prisoners: Zhang Rongliang, Xu Na, Hu Jia, Shi Tao, and Guo Feixiong.
I realize that this is a significant request but I only ask that your Constitution be respected to the fullest and to live up to its explicit human rights provisions. I believe that you wield influence within the Politburo and are in a unique position to reason with the National Peoples Congress.
If at all possible, I would like to stay informed on any progress on this request.
Respectfully
(signature)
Your name
YOU HAVE OPTIONS!
WHERE TO WRITE
People’s Republic of China
The State Council General Office
Yongneixijie
Beijing 100017
WHERE TO CALL (From the US first enter “011″ then number listed below)
(8610) 63070913
WHERE TO FAX (From the US first enter “011″ then number listed below)
(8610) 63070900
WHO TO CONTACT
His Excellency President HU Jintao
WEBSITE
SAMPLE LETTER TO YOUR OWN GOVERNMENT
August 6, 2008
To: President George W. Bush
Dear Mr. President
My name is (your full name) and I am a citizen of (country) and my occupation is (state occupation e.g. student, home maker, doctor, professor, etc.).
I am concerned about the continuing deterioration of human rights in the Peoples Republic of China and would like for you to encourage the Chinese officials to ratify the United Nations Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and release the following five prisoners: Zhang Rongliang, Xu Na, Hu Jia, Shi Tao, and Guo Feixiong.
I realize that this is a major request but I only ask that our own government live up to our own explicit human rights criteria. I believe that you wield influence with Chinese officials and you are in a position to reason with them in good faith.
If possible, I would like to be informed on any progress on this request.
Respectfully
(signature)
Your name
YOU HAVE OPTIONS!
Government Offices
Following is contact information for some government offices. We apologize for not having everyone’s government contact information. Please look it up and raise your voice to them.
Germany
German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Federal Chancellery
Bundeskanzleramt
Willy Brand Straße 1
10178 Berlin
GERMANY
France
François FILLON
Prime minister
57, rue de Varenne
75007 Paris
01 42 75 80 00
President Nicolas Sarkozy (website)
England
House of Commons
You can write to MPs at:
House of Commons
London
SW1A 0AA
House of Lords
London
SW1A 0PW
The Attorney General’s Office
20 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0NF
General Inquiries: 020 7271 2492
FAX: 020 7271 2434
United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Phone # 202-456-1111
Fax # 202-456-2461
Comments: 202-456-6213
Email: comments@whitehouse.gov
Vice President Richard Cheney
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
Phone# 202-647-4000
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