Symbolic "walk to work" from the Zimbabwe Embassy to 10 Downing Street
posted by megan | 12.10.2005 19:09 | London
Symbolic "walk to work" from the Zimbabwe Embassy to 10 Downing Street to present the Zimbabwe Vigil Petition - Thursday, 13th October.
FROM THE ZIMBABWE VIGIL
This week the Zimbabwe Vigl is three years old. There are two events to mark the anniversary. PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT US.
1. Symbolic "walk to work" from the Zimbabwe Embassy to 10 Downing Street to present the Zimbabwe Vigil Petition - Thursday, 13th October.
Kate Hoey, Chair of the all-party Parliamentary Group on Zimbabwe has agreed to present the Vigil petition to 10 Downing Street at 3 pm on Thursday, 13th October, calling on Mr Blair to bring the Zimbabwe situation to the attention of the UN Security Council. It reads:
“No shaking hands with Mugabe
The latest elections in Zimbabwe were once again stolen by the Mugabe regime with the connivance of its neighbours. Retaliation is now being meted out to people who supported the opposition. We urge the British government to end Mugabe’s reign of terror and halt his drive for legitimacy:
· Bring the matter to the UN Security Council.
· Make it a priority during term as President of the EU and G8 (group of leading industrial nations).
· Put pressure on South Africa to allow democracy in Zimbabwe.
· Extend targeted sanctions against Mugabe’s cronies.”
Please join Zimbabwe Vigil supporters in a symbolic “walk to work” from the Zimbabwe Embassy in the Strand to Downing Street. This is in solidarity with those back home including the leader of the Zimbabwean opposition Movement of Democratic Change, Morgan Tsvangirai, who has been walking 5 miles to work from his home to his office in Harare in solidarity with people suffering from the collapsing economy. Last week an MDC MP and about 20 supporters were arrested on a walk to work and accused of demonstrating against the government.
Timing
1.45 pm Demonstrators meet at Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London WC2 (nearest station: Charing Cross).
2.15 pm Group starts walk to 10 Downing Street
2.45 pm Estimated time of arrival at Downing Street entrance
3.00 pm Kate Hoey to join the group and with 6 others to present the petition to 10 Downing Street.
3.45 pm End of demonstration.
2. Official Third Anniversary of the Zimbabwe Vigil - Saturday, 15th October.
This Saturday, 15th October will be the official third anniversary of the Vigil. We will meet at the usual Vigil time from 2 - 6 pm. Turn up and show the world that you are still fighting for change in Zimbabwe.
Vigil co-ordinator
The Vigil, outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London, takes place every Saturday from 14.00 to 18.00 to protest against gross violations of human rights by the current regime in Zimbabwe. The Vigil which started in October 2002 will continue until internationally-monitored, free and fair elections are held in Zimbabwe.
http://www.zimvigil.co.uk
This week the Zimbabwe Vigl is three years old. There are two events to mark the anniversary. PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT US.
1. Symbolic "walk to work" from the Zimbabwe Embassy to 10 Downing Street to present the Zimbabwe Vigil Petition - Thursday, 13th October.
Kate Hoey, Chair of the all-party Parliamentary Group on Zimbabwe has agreed to present the Vigil petition to 10 Downing Street at 3 pm on Thursday, 13th October, calling on Mr Blair to bring the Zimbabwe situation to the attention of the UN Security Council. It reads:
“No shaking hands with Mugabe
The latest elections in Zimbabwe were once again stolen by the Mugabe regime with the connivance of its neighbours. Retaliation is now being meted out to people who supported the opposition. We urge the British government to end Mugabe’s reign of terror and halt his drive for legitimacy:
· Bring the matter to the UN Security Council.
· Make it a priority during term as President of the EU and G8 (group of leading industrial nations).
· Put pressure on South Africa to allow democracy in Zimbabwe.
· Extend targeted sanctions against Mugabe’s cronies.”
Please join Zimbabwe Vigil supporters in a symbolic “walk to work” from the Zimbabwe Embassy in the Strand to Downing Street. This is in solidarity with those back home including the leader of the Zimbabwean opposition Movement of Democratic Change, Morgan Tsvangirai, who has been walking 5 miles to work from his home to his office in Harare in solidarity with people suffering from the collapsing economy. Last week an MDC MP and about 20 supporters were arrested on a walk to work and accused of demonstrating against the government.
Timing
1.45 pm Demonstrators meet at Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London WC2 (nearest station: Charing Cross).
2.15 pm Group starts walk to 10 Downing Street
2.45 pm Estimated time of arrival at Downing Street entrance
3.00 pm Kate Hoey to join the group and with 6 others to present the petition to 10 Downing Street.
3.45 pm End of demonstration.
2. Official Third Anniversary of the Zimbabwe Vigil - Saturday, 15th October.
This Saturday, 15th October will be the official third anniversary of the Vigil. We will meet at the usual Vigil time from 2 - 6 pm. Turn up and show the world that you are still fighting for change in Zimbabwe.
Vigil co-ordinator
The Vigil, outside the Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 Strand, London, takes place every Saturday from 14.00 to 18.00 to protest against gross violations of human rights by the current regime in Zimbabwe. The Vigil which started in October 2002 will continue until internationally-monitored, free and fair elections are held in Zimbabwe.
http://www.zimvigil.co.uk
posted by megan