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About this Petition:
In Geneva, Switzerland on April 20, the UN opened its second global summit on racism a 'human rights' gathering designed to review the outcomes of the hate-filled fiasco held in Durban, South Africa in September 2001.
The US, Australia and Germany were among a handful of influential western democracies that boycotted the gathering at the last minute, in part because the arrival of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Geneva promised to turn the entire event into a farce.
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In Geneva, Switzerland on April 20, the UN opened its second global summit on racism a 'human rights' gathering designed to review the outcomes of the hate-filled fiasco held in Durban, South Africa in September 2001.
The US, Australia and Germany were among a handful of influential western democracies that boycotted the gathering at the last minute, in part because the arrival of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Geneva promised to turn the entire event into a farce.
UN protocol dictated that Ahmadinejad was given the platform first as the sole head-of-state in attendance. He used it to accuse Israel of having "a racist government" and commiting genocide against the Palestinians. His speech prompted a mass walkout by European diplomats, and prompted condemnation from UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon who criticized the Iranian leader for using the forum "to accuse, divide and even incite."
The events in Geneva provided vindication of President Obama's 11th hour decision to boycott the gathering and the ICEJ is proud that we played our part in the chorus of voices that called on him to stay away. (show less)
The Desired Outcome of this Petition:
This petition was delivered to the White House 48 hours before Obama finally decided to boycott Durban II. Thank you for joining us.
Unfortunately, the fight against anti-Semitism is far from over. You can still join our cause: http://www.causes.com/yesyoucan.
This petition was delivered to the White House 48 hours before Obama finally decided to boycott Durban II. Thank you for joining us.
Unfortunately, the fight against anti-Semitism is far from over. You can still join our cause: http://www.causes.com/yesyoucan. (show less)
To: President Barack Obama
We petition that…
We appeal to your noble invocation of the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr, who pledged to: "do my utmost to uphold the fair name of the Jews – because bigotry in any form is an affront to us all."
Mr President, anti-Semitism is the oldest and most virulent form of racism.
Your oath of office binds you to uphold the values of our constitution. Of all people, we recognize that you must know that none of us, irrespective of race, color or creed, is immune from this disease.
We appeal to you therefore to stand against this hatred.
Boycott Durban II.
The Undersigned
5,488 Signatures
| Name | City | State / Region | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,479. Emily Kehoe | Mundelein | Illinois | United States |
| 5,480. Rachel Busher | Stone Mountain | Georgia | United States |
| 5,481. Matthew Stropes | San Diego | California | United States |
| 5,482. Marino P. Duran | Leander | Texas | United States |
| 5,483. Spencer Duran | Colorado Springs | Colorado | United States |
| 5,484. Dennis Wasko | Evanston | Illinois | United States |
| 5,485. Rebecca Green | Atlanta | Georgia | United States |
| 5,486. Joanil Draper-Claudio | Atlanta | Georgia | United States |
| 5,487. Dewayne Hill | Greenwood | Arkansas | United States |
| 5,488. Ignacio Galarza | Fuengirola | Malaga | Spain |
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