Dear friends,
 Assad’s ruthless massacre of civilians in his attempt to crush the Syrian Spring is escalating. But a new international coalition led by Arab League members is meeting in 4 days and is our best hope to stop the bloodshed. Avaaz has a seat at the table and can bring the voices of world citizens directly to decision-makers.Let's call on the coalition to end the violence now:  |
With each passing day, Syria's crackdown on democracy protesters reaches new levels of horror -- bombing crowded neighborhoods filled with innocent civilians, cutting off electricity and phones so families can’t call for help, and blocking medical aid to the wounded. But finally a flicker of hope is emerging that could stop the terror.
After the UN Security Council failed, Syria's neighbours in the the Arab League are taking the lead. They have called other key powers to an emergency meeting in 4 days in Tunisia, and Avaaz will be sitting at the table with the Syrian democracy movement to deliver a clear mandate for strong action.
Right now, the level of public outrage could make the difference between forceful action and feckless diplomacy. Let's deliver a 1 million-strong call to action, and press negotiators to move now to stop the bloodbath. Click below to sign the petition -- it will be delivered directly to the delegates in the meeting:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/arab_league_save_syria_3/?vl
The student organizers and mothers who month after month have led peaceful marches for freedom are now facing down the full military might of Assad’s army. They are calling for the world’s help to ensure that the Syrian Spring does not die a gruesome death on the streets of Homs, Hama and Idlib.
So far, the Arab League and United Nations have failed to stop the slaughter. But the international community knows that they cannot postpone action any longer. There is no panacea to end this, but a combination of more targeted sanctions, humanitarian action, support to the opposition to form an alternative government that unites people across the sectarian divide, and a plan to help those fearful of regime change to defect, could tip the balance of power.
In situations like this one, a clear public proposal can force the hand of politicians and governments to take meaningful action fast. Let's show those meeting this week the extent of global determination to save the Syrian Spring and end the bloodshed. Sign the urgent petition for action now:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/arab_league_save_syria_3/?vl
With so many challenges facing our globe, our community rarely campaigns on the same issue numerous weeks in a row. But the situation in Syria is dire and the Syrian people are counting on us not to let this opportunity to make a difference pass us by. Let’s come together one more time and show them that the world stands with them.
With hope and determination,
Ian, Jamie, Maria Paz, Allison, Andrew, Emma, Wissam, Stephanie, Bissan and the whole Avaaz team
More Information:
U.N. Rights Chief Decries Inaction Over Syrian Assault (New York Times) http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/14/world/middleeast/syrian-forces-continue-attack-on-homs.html
Syria rejects UN charges as Homs battered (AFP) http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5j1pclwMLlv27cvsSseqnSzyCg2xw?docId=CNG.f403ea8aad2faad073236239e9b0c0df.af1
Tunis to host meeting on Syria on February 24 (Reuters) http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/12/us-syria-arabs-friends-idUSTRE81B0DN20120212
Syrian regime 'emboldened' by UN inaction, says human rights chief (The Guardian) http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/13/syrian-regime-emboldened-un-inaction?newsfeed=true
‘Heaviest shelling’ in Homs for days, say activists, as massacres reported (al Arabiya) http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/02/14/194498.html?newsfeed=true
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Universal Compassion and Love for oneanother.......has no boundries....................it,s like those "Poles" fighting for, Solidarity from "78 towards "83 .........If want changes , we must manifest them on personal level before we teach those around and their villages ..............:.............................
It is always personal; .......................than the rest, something our beloved challenin~gers dear not mention.,,.,............
Signed it ~ thanks Dreampath!
i do not think you understand why china and russia vetoed the UN security council thing.
when other countries go in and "enforce" democracy upon the pople, essentially helping thier "teammates" to take control they interfer with the sovereign right of the country to deal with its own problem, how could the iraqi's for example decide thier own fate when the us comes in and tells them the govt they will have and how to run it.
THIS is the reason it was vetoed, to stop interference from america. syria needs to take care of its own problem, any other country is free to send medical and humanitarian aaid, but no thats not what is being called for, they demand others come in and fight for them. by doing this they create dependancy, like lightworkers have on the ET's to save the earth. and with dependancy comes manipulation and control. libya does not control itself right now, they have a puppet govt put in place by the US govt so they can have democracy. egypt was given the opportunity to decide their own fate and they still chose an islamic leadership, so the weat is begged again to come and take over, this is foolish as this is just enforcing political systems upon countries who do not want them and do not need them
the kids need to learn to solve their own problems without calling for help all the time. the innocents however should not be denied aid, aid doesnt include taking over their govt for them
a very saddening situation, even when light is shone. no wonder our galactic family feels for us. great insights brother, jim haze. <3