Together with over 100 other Irish Civil Society Organisations representing thousands of people, we have signed Uplift’s Open Letter on the War Crimes Being Committed in Gaza to An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, An Tanaiste, Micheál Martin, and Minister for Environment, Eamon Ryan.
Please read the letter below, see how you can support this important call and please spread the word! We all must act now.
An Open Letter from Irish Civil Society Organisations on the War Crimes Being Committed in Gaza
An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, An Tanaiste, Micheál Martin, Minister for Environment, Eamon Ryan
All human life is precious and no matter where we come from, we all deserve to live free from violence and to put our children to bed, knowing that they will wake up safely.
The killing of so many innocent people by Hamas sent shockwaves throughout the world and we grieve for all the lives lost. There is no justification for the indiscriminate killing or the holding of civilian hostages.
Now we watch in horror as the ultra right-wing leader of the Israeli government, Benjamin Netanyahu launches a genocidal war, pledging to “open the gates of hell”, on innocent people trapped in Gaza with no hope of escape. Having already lived in an apartheid state for decades, the people of Gaza are now without food, water or electricity.
As civil society organisations working for freedom, equality and justice for all people in our communities and across the world, we call on you to do all you can to stop the atrocities and war crimes taking place. The collective punishment and intentional targeting of innocent civilians in retaliation for the attack by Hamas can never be justified.
We recognise the leadership you have shown in attempting to influence fellow government leaders across the EU to demand that international law is upheld and human rights are protected.
We need you to do all you can to stop governments around the world aiding the Israeli government in committing war crimes and breaking international law by sending military assistance and halting aid payments to Gaza when the people there need it most.
We need you to add your voice to the call for the establishment of a humanitarian corridor to allow urgent supplies to be brought to the people of Gaza and help secure the return of hostages unharmed.
We need you to force social media corporations headquartered in Ireland, to stop the alarming spread of online disinformation that is fuelling polarisation and is ramping up calls for the retributive massacre of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
A future of peace and safety for all, grounded in justice, freedom and equality for all, is the only option.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
ORGANISATIONS
Organisations are still invited to join us and other signatories to support the above letter.
You can sign this letter as an organisation and see all current signatories on the Uplift website by clicking the below button.
SIGN LETTER
Protect civilians and prevent forced displacement!
Send this EAPPI UK & Ireland email to your elected representatives.
SIGN PETITION
Sign this petition to Ursula von der Leyen & EU leaders Leo Varadkar, Micheál Martin, Eamon Ryan and call on them to stop the killing and open a humanitarian corridor in Gaza. Click below to sign.
See 5 actions
See 5 actions you can do right now as listed by IAPPI UK & Ireland, including:
- Contacting your elected representatives
- Donating to Medical Aid for Palestinians
- Educating yourself to understand the context
- Social media and news outlets to follow
- Showing solidarity
Justice for Palestine member group
Join, support and follow Comhlámh Justice for Palestine member group. The group promotes justice, supports Palestinian initiatives, educates the public on Palestinian issues, and always welcomes new members. Click below to learn more.
ALL
Show you support and join a protest happening TODAY outside the Dáil at 5pm. Several other protests are happening this week. Find details of all protests and events on the IPSC website below.
Please join and spread the word about the National Demonstration For Palestine: Stop Gaza Genocide! on Saturday, 21 October at 1PM in Dublin, organised by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Follow their Facebook page for more updates. Click below to learn more and join.