Friday, 10 December 2010 is Human Rights Day, the 62nd anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is also the day of the ceremony of the Nobel Peace Prize, which was this year given to Liu Xiaobo, a Chinese human rights defender and advocate of genuine autonomy for Tibet who the Chinese government have imprisoned.
Tibet Society members and supporters are encouraged to take the following actions in the run-up to 10 December:
1. Ask your MP to sign EDM 1114: Human Rights Day 2010
2. Write a letter of support to Liu Xiaobo
3. Write to the Chinese Ambassador to the UK
4. Attend the candle-lit vigil outside the Chinese Embassy on 10 December
1. Ask your MP to sign EDM 1114: Human Rights Day 2010
An Early Day Motion has been submitted in Parliament for MPs to sign calling for the release of Liu Xiaobo and encouraging the British government to support processes which will bring about freedom, human rights and democracy for all the people of China, Tibet and East Turkestan.
The full text of the EDM can be found at http://www.tibetsociety.com/
To find out your MP’s contact details go to http://www.writetothem.com (where you can also send your MP a direct email).
2. Write a letter of support to Liu Xiaobo
Send a letter or card to Liu Xiaobo in Jinzhou Prison congratulating him on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Address: Jinzhou Prison
Nanshan Road 86
Taihe District
21013 Jinzhou City
Liaoning
People's Republic of China
Note: Though Liu Xiaobo may not get to see the letters, it is quite possible that he will receive word that the prison is receiving letters on his behalf. Former political prisoners have said that such knowledge gives them a tremendous source of strength and encouragement. Letters to a prison also send a signal to the authorities that their behaviour towards an individual prisoner is under scrutiny, which can result in better treatment for the prisoner and occasionally reduced sentences.
Read more about Liu Xiaobo at: http://www.tibetsociety.com/
3. Write to the Chinese Ambassador to the UK
Send a letter to Liu Xiaoming, Chinese Ambassador to the UK, urging the Chinese government to immediately and unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo. Also demand the Chinese government releases all political prisoners in Tibet and China and upholds the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Address: Liu Xiaoming, Chinese Ambassador to the UK
Chinese Embassy
49-51 Portland Place
London W1N 3AH
Salutation: Dear Ambassador
4. Attend the candle-lit vigil outside the Chinese Embassy on 10 December
On Friday 10 December, Chinese, Uighur & Tibetan Solidarity UK (CUTS UK, a coalition which includes Tibet Society) will be holding a solidarity candle-lit vigil outside the Chinese Embassy (from 6.00pm - 8.00pm). Supporters of all Chinese democracy, Uighur and Tibetan groups are encouraged to attend the vigil and call upon the Chinese government to release all political prisoners in the PRC. CUTS UK will also be sending a message to the Embassy to release Liu Xiaobo.
Date: Friday 10 December 2010
Time: 6.00pm-8.00pm
Venue: opposite Chinese Embassy, 49-51 Portland Place, London W1B 1JL.
To see a list of all Tibet-related events go to http://www.tibetsociety.com/
These actions, can be found on our website, with further links and information at:
NEWS: Tibet Society urges Prime Minister to call for release of Liu Xiaobo
On 2 December, Tibet Society (as part of the coalition group Chinese, Uighur & Tibetan Solidarity UK) delivered a message to Prime Minister Cameron, calling on him to make a public statement on Human Rights Day urging the Chinese government to release Liu Xiaobo and to release all political prisoners. It also urges the British government to publicly support a process which will allow real freedom, human rights and democracy for all citizens in China, including Tibetans. To see the text of the letter go to: http://www.tibetsociety.com/
Read about Liu Xiaobo support for Tibetan Autonomy at Tibet Political Review
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