We are a global Network of Tanenbaum's Peacemakers in Action
award winners; peacebuilders from armed conflicts across the world. Spanning
different religions, beliefs and conflicts, we have in common profound
experiences in war and reconciliation. We now stand in unison to tell the world
– We support the popular call for freedom in Honduras and condemn the deadly
opposition to it.
• On September 8th, 2011, Emmo Sadloo, nationally known as “Emo”, the symbol of the Popular National Resistance, was murdered in his home and place of work. The next day, Medardo Flores, journalist and member of the same organization was murdered. Fourteen journalists have been murdered in the Central American country, and with them many more grassroots activists have disappeared, been murdered, or left the country due to the violence.1,2
• We are profoundly saddened by the violent obstacles assembled against the people of Honduras in their struggle for better lives by those who misuse economic, military, and political power.
• We call on those in power to respect every life and to undertake land reform through a peaceful and fair process.
• We pray for the cessation of hostilities and suffering, and for peace and reconciliation in Honduras, just as we pray for and work to end violent conflict and human suffering in our own communities.
As the Peacemakers in Action Network, we raise our collective voice:
• To proclaim that violence is no solution and must not be used to smother popular, nonviolent calls for freedom and human dignity.
• To assert that a lasting peace and social transformation can only be achieved through dialogue, mutual understanding, and constructive cooperation.
• To remind us that freedom and dignity are sacred gifts to all of humanity. Violent oppression and torture destroy these gifts and violate the will of the Divine.
We are the Peacemakers in Action Network and we are working, hoping, praying, bearing witness to the futility of violent conflict, and calling on all others—including political and religious leaders—to uphold these universal principles.
• On September 8th, 2011, Emmo Sadloo, nationally known as “Emo”, the symbol of the Popular National Resistance, was murdered in his home and place of work. The next day, Medardo Flores, journalist and member of the same organization was murdered. Fourteen journalists have been murdered in the Central American country, and with them many more grassroots activists have disappeared, been murdered, or left the country due to the violence.1,2
• We are profoundly saddened by the violent obstacles assembled against the people of Honduras in their struggle for better lives by those who misuse economic, military, and political power.
• We call on those in power to respect every life and to undertake land reform through a peaceful and fair process.
• We pray for the cessation of hostilities and suffering, and for peace and reconciliation in Honduras, just as we pray for and work to end violent conflict and human suffering in our own communities.
As the Peacemakers in Action Network, we raise our collective voice:
• To proclaim that violence is no solution and must not be used to smother popular, nonviolent calls for freedom and human dignity.
• To assert that a lasting peace and social transformation can only be achieved through dialogue, mutual understanding, and constructive cooperation.
• To remind us that freedom and dignity are sacred gifts to all of humanity. Violent oppression and torture destroy these gifts and violate the will of the Divine.
We are the Peacemakers in Action Network and we are working, hoping, praying, bearing witness to the futility of violent conflict, and calling on all others—including political and religious leaders—to uphold these universal principles.
The Peacemakers in Action Network
José “Chencho” Alas, El Salvador Rev. Dr. Bill Lowrey, USA
Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge, South Africa Jamila
Afghani, Afghanistan
Imam Muhammad Ashafa, Nigeria Rev.
Canon Dr. Andrew White, Iraq
Prof. Yehezkel
Landau, USA-Israel Pastor
James Wuye, Nigeria
Fr. Ivo Markovic, Bosnia-Herzegobina
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