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One with the victims and the poor Filipino people, it is our stand therefore to join with the different church and religious groups, sectors and human rights organizations in the Philippines and other parts of the world in denouncing these injustices. We cannot allow this to continue. Peace and justice must prevail.
Therefore in one voice:
- We urgently call on the President of the Philippines: Mrs. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to act decisively to put a stop to these killings, protect the rights of the poor and uphold human dignity. Render justice to the victims and hear the cry of the poor people.
- We appeal to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to conduct an investigation into these killings in the Philippines.
- We also call on all people of goodwill to promote justice and peace throughout the World. Let justice flow like water, and uprightness like a never-failing stream! (Amos 5:24)
For Peace and Justice in the World, signed:
Artemio Jusayan, Philippines,
Edgar Koning, The Netherlands,
Nelson Belisario, USA,
Miceal O’Neill, Ireland,
Telesphoro Chelo Debí, Democratic Republic of the Congo,
Amilton Vidotto, Brazil, and
31 Carmelite delegates of the International Meeting for Justice and Peace.
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