Rights, not Guns for Zimbabwe - sign the Avaaz petition

Durban protest against weapons going to Zimbabwe

Avaaz have another petition. This one is to SADC leaders and governments around the world:

Petition to SADC leaders and governments throughout Africa and the world: We, the undersigned, call for your support preventing any weapons shipments from reaching Zimbabwe until the crisis is resolved. We believe that, if delivered, these weapons would likely be used to violate the human rights of Zimbabweans, and we support the efforts of ordinary citizens and African trade unionists to prevent their transit through neighbouring countries. This shipment highlights the urgent need for a strong international arms trade treaty, and the continuing violence demands that all regional and global leaders act to protect human rights.

Please sign it
Please ensure you forward details to as many people as you know via the function on their website
Thank you!

9 Responses to “Rights, not Guns for Zimbabwe - sign the Avaaz petition”

fl
April 23rd, 2008 15:47
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did it, sent it,took action,
best wishes,
fl
SomeGermanGuy
April 23rd, 2008 19:12
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Done
Paula Ni Lionsigh
April 23rd, 2008 21:44
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It is an outrage what is happening in Zimbabwe. And even more of an outrage that the rest of the world can stand by and watch. I live in Ireland. I feel so helpless, there must be something that can be done.I used to live in Chimanimani. My heart goes out to the Zimbabwean people. More African leaders need to speak out, as President Zuma has done.(whatever his reasons) The Western world needs to act and act now.It is up to each of us outside Zimbabwe to put pressure on our own governments to act, by whatever means. To show our solidarity with all Zimbabweans. Don’t despair, Mugabe’s days are numbered.
Baino
April 24th, 2008 05:19
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I actually found your site through the petition. Remain hopeful, there are people all around the world, whom you you do not know but we feel for your plight and are willing to do what we can to ensure your success.
the-one.
April 24th, 2008 11:24
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You really think SADC leaders are going to do shit?
nichtidentisches
April 25th, 2008 16:16
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Linked your blog on mine, but was not able to subscribe the petition…tech.-problems?
MediaChannel.org
April 28th, 2008 17:38
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April 28th, 2008 20:00
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Eve
April 30th, 2008 08:49
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Signed

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