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257 signatures so far! [view all signatures] Petitie gecreëerd door: LEAD International The Honourable Kgalema Motlanthe President of the Republic of South Africa Chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Union Buildings Private Bag X1000, Pretoria, 0001 South Africa 15 January 2009 Dear Mr President, Subject: Release of Ms Jestina Mukoko We are writing to you as a Fellow of LEAD International, an international network organisation for leadership and sustainable development, regarding a pressing matter and a grave concern to the entire LEAD Network. A valued member of our Network, Ms Jestina Mukoko, who is a Director of the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), has been taken from her home in the town of Norton, Zimbabwe and being held at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison in Harare with several other human rights activists. Amnesty International considers Ms Jestina Mukoko to be a prisoner of conscience, held in violation of her rights to freedom of expression and association. Ms Mukoko's work aims at bringing about positive changes for securing human rights and bringing justice for her fellow citizens. As LEAD International members, we urge you to act immediately for the safe release of Jestina and return her to her home and to her family. Sincerely, LEAD International Sign the petition! Details, Impact and Progress Please enter your name and country on the list by 20 January and we will send the petition to President of the Republic of South Africa. Note: This service is provided as a service to TakingITGlobal Members. This petition does not necessarily represent the views of TakingITGlobal as an organization. |
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