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Stop China's Crackdown on Tibet

Target: The United Nations and Olympic Games Officials
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Violence against protesters, monks and civilians in Tibet is quickly escalating as the deadly crackdown continues.

Only a few months away from the Beijing Summer Olympics, the Chinese government's violent attacks have already caused the death of around 100 people, while hundreds continue to be shot at, beat up and detained by China's security forces.

The atrocities committed to control these protests are a reminder of China's record of human rights abuses. The protests won't undermine the Olympics in China, but the brutal repression and use of force against the people of Tibet will.

We need you to sign this petition to the Olympic Games Officials and the United Nations to make sure help is on the way for the people of Tibet.

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goal: 50,000
 

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To: Louise Arbour, High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), United Nations
Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee
Lassana Palenfo, Intendant General, Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, President of the Olympic Council of Asia
Patrick Joseph Hickey, President of the European Olympic Committees
Richard Kevan Gosper A.O., President of the Oceania National Olympic Committees

Dear Human Rights Commissioner and Olympic Games Officials:

We are outraged by the abuse of power displayed by the Chinese government to suppress the protests in Tibet.

Violence against protesters, monks and civilians in Tibet is quickly escalating as the deadly crackdown continues. Only a few months away from the Beijing Summer Olympics, the Chinese government's violent attacks have already caused the death of around 100 people, while hundreds continue to be shot at, beat up and detained by China's security forces.

We demand that you urge China to end the crackdown immediately. The protesters grievances should not be addressed through the use of force but with an open and peaceful dialogue. Freedom of expression is a basic human right that should be respected and not punished with violence.

In addition, the UN should visit Tibet as soon as possible to carry out an investigation into the security forces' attacks and make the findings from that investigation public.

We can't remain silent while these abuses are taking place. We urge you to speak up and take urgent steps to end the crackdown and protect the people of Tibet.

[Your comment]

Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
We signed the “Stop China's Crackdown on Tibet” petition!
# 32,600:
1:39 pm PDT, Jun 21, Niklas Marcev, Austria
# 32,599:
10:10 am PDT, Jun 21, Aleasha Casaretto, Texas
A few months away from the Beijing Summer Olympics, the Chinese government's violent attacks have already caused the death of around 100 people, while hundreds continue to be shot at, beat up and detained by China's security forces. IT'S INCREDIBLE, HOW THIS KIND OF XENOFOBIA EXISTS IN THIS DAYS, SPECIALLY AGAINST A COMUNITY WHOS IDEALS ARE PEACE AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. Stop the Chinese government terror over Tibet! China has an opportunity to be a shining example of tolerance and inclusion in the world. I condemn Chinese action in Tibet. Life is sacred. I am aware that the games being held in China has more to do with politics than the game itself.
# 32,598:
6:58 am PDT, Jun 21, Name not displayed, United Kingdom
# 32,597:
10:05 pm PDT, Jun 20, Arra Abella, Philippines
# 32,596:
5:05 pm PDT, Jun 20, Rachel Lane, Canada
I am aware that the games being held in China has more to do with politics than the game itself. But China should not have been given the option to host the games. Was Iraq given the option? I doubt it. The olympic games are supposed to be peaceful and an event that is looked forward to. A country at war, particularly a country making war on defenseless people, should not have the option to host the games. This has turned the games into a bad joke. It has sullied, if not removed, the prestige of the title Olympic Games. I am surprised that the Chinese have even chosen to hold the games there. Did they honestly think that the rest of the world is not aware of the atrocities and tortures that they commit on innocent and defenseless people? I am quite sure that any country that sends delegates to the games in China will not be looked upon with any approval. China has earned itself a very, very bad reputation. Perhaps other countries should consider their own.
# 32,595:
3:10 pm PDT, Jun 20, Jana Varholeva, Russian Federation
# 32,594:
8:02 am PDT, Jun 20, Carol Martin, Canada
# 32,593:
4:23 am PDT, Jun 20, Roser Badia, Spain
# 32,592:
9:29 pm PDT, Jun 19, Catherine Welsh, Canada
# 32,591:
12:16 pm PDT, Jun 19, Denisse Beltran, Virginia
# 32,590:
12:42 am PDT, Jun 19, Emily C-w, California
# 32,589:
3:45 pm PDT, Jun 18, Avi Straus, Tennessee
# 32,588:
4:29 am PDT, Jun 18, Name not displayed, Australia
# 32,587:
3:39 am PDT, Jun 18, Charlotte Nuske, Australia
# 32,586:
10:21 pm PDT, Jun 17, Name not displayed, Brazil
# 32,585:
6:20 am PDT, Jun 17, Akiko Itou, Japan
# 32,584:
8:30 pm PDT, Jun 16, Helen Carter-Hoynowski, California
Life is sacred. Tibetan people's lives are as sacred as the Chinese lives that were lost in the recent catastrophic earthquakes. China must respect Tibetan life and culture and grant autonomy. Everyone will benefit. The Dalai Lama is a man of peace and compassion and great integrity. May China recover sooner rather than later from the recent earthquakes and may its political leaders incorporate compassion and respect for life into their way of managing their great country! Yours sincerely Helen Carter-Hoynowski
# 32,583:
9:46 am PDT, Jun 16, Claudia Regina Silva da Silva, Brazil
# 32,582:
6:42 am PDT, Jun 16, Name not displayed, India
I condemn Chinese action in Tibet
# 32,581:
5:15 am PDT, Jun 16, Kameran Lhoni, Germany
# 32,580:
4:43 pm PDT, Jun 15, Rachel Fletcher, Virginia
# 32,579:
5:16 am PDT, Jun 15, Madhu Parthasarathy, India
# 32,578:
7:18 pm PDT, Jun 14, Dodi Scott-Rivers, North Carolina
# 32,577:
12:44 pm PDT, Jun 14, Christina Omorochoe, Canada
China has an opportunity to be a shining example of tolerance and inclusion in the world. It's not too late to change policy in Tibet or to win the admiration of the world. The world will embrace a China which is not only strong but also compassionate. with Metta
# 32,576:
3:38 am PDT, Jun 14, Siegfried Zinggl, Austria
# 32,575:
4:30 pm PDT, Jun 12, Eva Sanchez, Mexico
# 32,574:
5:27 am PDT, Jun 12, Georgia Theodosiadou, Greece
# 32,573:
8:43 am PDT, Jun 11, Helena Radonova, Czech Republic
# 32,572:
6:01 am PDT, Jun 11, Lucia Matus, Mexico
# 32,571:
2:16 pm PDT, Jun 9, Piotr Grabowski, Poland
Stop the Chineese government terror over Tibet!
# 32,570:
12:41 pm PDT, Jun 9, Name not displayed, Australia
# 32,569:
10:10 am PDT, Jun 9, BRIGIDA MONTUFAR, Mexico
IT'S INCREDIBLE, HOW THIS KIND OF XENOFOBIA EXISTS IN THIS DAYS, SPECIALLY AGAINST A COMUNITY WHOS IDEALS ARE PEACE AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. WHO IS CHINA FOR DO THIS THINGS?, IT'S ACTING THE SAME WAY AS USE U.S.A., NOBODY IS THE POLICE OF THE WORLD, AND HAVE NO RIGHT TO PERSUE NOBODY EXCEPT CRIMINALS, AND THE TIBET COMUNITY IS FAR AWAY TO BE CRIMINAL. CHINA IS ACTING AS A CRIMINALS. FROM THE JUSTICE OF GOD'S NOBODY SCAPE AND THE CONSECUENSES ARE AT THE SIGHT. SORRY FOR THE CHINA PEOPLE. THE GOVERMENT IS THE GUILTY
# 32,568:
5:29 am PDT, Jun 8, Mehrish Arshi, Pakistan
# 32,567:
2:15 pm PDT, Jun 7, Jamie Scott, Texas
# 32,566:
10:55 am PDT, Jun 7, Lisa Capucci, Italy
# 32,565:
5:27 am PDT, Jun 7, S.ameer Imam, Pakistan
a few months away from the Beijing Summer Olympics, the Chinese government's violent attacks have already caused the death of around 100 people, while hundreds continue to be shot at, beat up and detained by China's security forces.
# 32,564:
9:42 pm PDT, Jun 6, Name not displayed, Missouri
# 32,563:
9:38 pm PDT, Jun 6, Georgie Stevens, Australia
# 32,562:
2:02 pm PDT, Jun 6, Micki Lossen, Florida
# 32,561:
1:28 pm PDT, Jun 6, Diane Buxton, United Kingdom
# 32,560:
12:03 am PDT, Jun 6, Ben Drenning, California
# 32,559:
9:45 am PDT, Jun 5, Eli Sadoff, Pennsylvania
# 32,558:
9:22 am PDT, Jun 5, Margaret Tollner, California
# 32,557:
4:11 pm PDT, Jun 4, Deanna Schneider, New York
# 32,556:
7:15 am PDT, Jun 4, Samira Javed, Pakistan
# 32,555:
9:31 pm PDT, Jun 3, Name not displayed, Mexico
# 32,554:
9:20 am PDT, Jun 3, Jeremy Ambrose, Ireland
# 32,553:
6:53 pm PDT, Jun 2, Renate Kobel, Mexico
# 32,552:
3:25 pm PDT, Jun 2, Name not displayed, New York
# 32,551:
2:50 pm PDT, Jun 2, Kristy Mitchell, Texas
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