Outraged by the contiuning in-action by Jamaica to seriously address its human rights violations towards its LGBT citizens; gay Canadian organizations have issued an ultimatum to the Jamaican government: Act now or we will take action against you!
In March, a letter was deliverd to the Consulate General of Jamaica in Toronto demanding that Jamaica take specific steps to redress its serious violations of human rights. The letter also demands a response by May 12th.
Egale Canada, and the Metropolitan Chuch of Canada are calling on the international gay community to boycott Jamaica if that government fails to respond positively to their letter by the deadline date. (see letter in Full Story)
In a conversation between Helen Kennedy, executive director of Egale Canada and GBMNews; Helen stated that support for strenuous protest action against Jamaica has been forthcoming from both gay people within Jamaica as well as without... "We have to do for gay Jamaicans what they can not do for themselves". "Jamaican gays are risking their very lives every time they speak out or even walk the streets, surely we should do what ever we can to support them." "Now is the time to act".
Helen appeals to gay organizations in America and Great Britain to follow Canada's lead. GBMNews has called for a boycott and has allied with the Canadian gay organizations in this effort.
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Outraged by the contiuning in-action by Jamaica to seriously address its human rights violations towards its LGBT citizens; gay Canadian organizations have issued an ultimatum to the Jamaican government: Act now or we will take action against you!
In March, a letter was deliverd to the Consulate General of Jamaica in Toronto demanding that Jamaica take specific steps to redress its serious violations of human rights. The letter also demands a response by May 12th.
Egale Canada, and the Metropolitan Chuch of Canada are calling on the international gay community to boycott Jamaica if that government fails to respond positively to their letter by the deadline date. (see letter in Full Story)
In a conversation between Helen Kennedy, executive director of Egale Canada and GBMNews; Helen stated that support for strenuous protest action against Jamaica has been forthcoming from both gay people within Jamaica as well as without... "We have to do for gay Jamaicans what they can not do for themselves". "Jamaican gays are risking their very lives every time they speak out or even walk the streets, surely we should do what ever we can to support them." "Now is the time to act".
Helen appeals to gay organizations in America and Great Britain to follow Canada's lead. GBMNews has called for a boycott and has allied with the Canadian gay organizations in this effort.
Letter to Jamaican Consul General
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www.egale.ca |
| March 20, 2008 |
OPEN LETTER |
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Ms. Anne-Marie Bonner Dear Ms. Bonner, As a follow-up, we have listed our concerns and issues below for your reference and look forward to your response.
Response
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