Invitation to
the International Human Rights March in
Israel and Palestine -February/March 2003

People all around the world look at the situation in Israel/Palestine with fear and anxiety, and have deep sympathy with the people who live there.

For a long time we have experienced that politicans and leaders around the world have not been able to facilitate a peaceful and just development for the people in the region. Actions triggered by hunger for power have dominated the situation, combined with desire for domination, intrigues, horse-trading and personal interests. We have over a long period of time witnessed that men, woman and children on both sides have suffered.

An increasing number of people are searching for actions that can contribute to a peaceful solution. In order to make visible our desire to contribute, hereby a group of woman from Norway invite all woman (and men)around the world to join in a human rights march in Israel and Palestine in February/March 2003.

We wish to;

Emphasize respect for human rights in the region

Support the people who live there, by showing that they are not alone in their struggle for peaceful solutions

Support people on both sides who want to see respect for international law by ending the occupation and creating sustainable peace

Support the forces that want to rebuild and develop the region

Support the forces that want to continue to work for cooperation, friendship and reconciliation when the crisis is over

What can be done?

We envision the establishment of a national committee in each country. This committee should ensure that the human rights march becomes well known, and get as many woman as possible to travel to Israel/Palestine in February/March. At the same time they should facilitate practicalities, such as flights for their group. It is also important that the participants are well informed on matters regarding the political, social and cultural situation in the region.

How should The Human Rights March work in Israel/Palestine?

All our work should be in the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, with a focus on non-violence. We will continuously remind each other of Ganhi's words of not underestimating the individual's potentials for changing the world.

The International Human Rihgts March
Storgt. 11
0155 Oslo, Norway
tel: +47 23 01 03 42
fax: +47 23 01 03 03
e-mail:  info@humanrightsmarch.org,
www.humanrightsmarch.org
Bankgiro to Nord-Odal Sparebank: 1870 30 28655
Human Rights March , 2133 Gardvik, Norway



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