Stand with Tibet
Filed Under Tibet, Human Rights, China | Posted on March 20, 2008
Avaaz.org is collecting online signatures on a petition to Chinese president Hu Jintao, urging him to end the violence in Tibet.
After decades of repression, Tibetans are crying out to the world for change. China’s leaders are right now making a crucial choice between escalating brutality or dialogue that could determine the future of Tibet, and China.
We can affect this historic choice — China does care about its international reputation. But it will take an avalanche of global people power to get the government’s attention. The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has called for restraint and dialogue: he needs the world’s people to support him. Fill out the form below to sign the petition–and spread the word.
Petition to Chinese President Hu Jintao:
As citizens around the world, we call on you to show restraint and respect for human rights in your response to the protests in Tibet, and to address the concerns of all Tibetans by opening meaningful dialogue with the Dalai Lama. Only dialogue and reform will bring lasting stability. China’s brightest future, and its most positive relationship with the world, lies in harmonious development, dialogue and respect.
Their goal is 1,000,000 signatures. As of this posting, they have over 400,000. The results will be delivered to Chinese embassies around the world.
It takes about 30 seconds to complete. To sign the petition, click here.
On another note, this thought-provoking Avaaz video “Stop the Clash of Civilizations” is one of six finalists for “Best Political Video of 2007″ in the YouTube Awards.
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