SIGNATORIES:
Petition
To make Poverty History, Make Human Rights Violation History First in Ethiopia

AUSTRALIA

1. Jauffret Patrick, Charity worker, Organisation: St Vincent de Paul, Australia

AUSTRIA

2. Name: Prets Christa, Member of European Parliament, PSE (Socialist Party), Austria

BELGIUM

3. AELVOET MAGDA, Former Minister of Public Health and Environment; Minister of State, Green Party, Belgium. Message: La situation des droits de l'homme en Ethiopie me paraît plus que préoccupante. L'envoi d'une commission d'enquête me paraît indispensable.
4. Isabelle DURANT, sénatrice, ex-vice première ministre et ministre de la mobilité et des transports de Belgique, ECOLO (parti écologiste belge francophone), BELGIUM
5. Lannoye Paul, Former President of the Green Group in the European Parliament, GRAPPE, Belgium

6. AGUESSY DOMINIQUE, Sociologist Writer, Consultant in industrial relations, Belgium
7. Message: In full solidarity with the struggle for democracy peace and freedom for the people and the country. Human rights violation should be history in a world of interdependance progress and peace. Sincerely
8. Angelet Nicolas professor of international law, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
9. Antheunissens Etienne, FIDH, Belgium
10. Ansay Michel, Prof; (Hre) Univrsity of Liége, Institut de la Vie, Belgique
11. Message: Make poverty history
12. Bécart Michel, citizen of the world, Belgium
13. BECKERS Martine, Kanyarwanda, Belgium
14. Bertrand Alexandre, employee, Groupe One, Belgium
15. BERTRAND Gérard, Fonctionnaire, Ministère des Finances, Belgique
16. BLIECK Pierre, AGRONOMIST, Organisation: ECOLO BELGIUM
17. Bours Helene, Belgium
18. Chainaye marie-claude, Belgium
19. Chaberman Anita, Women in Black, Belgium
20. CHAPAUX VINCENT, RESEARCH FELLOW, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
21. Courtois Caroline, music teacher, Belgium
22. David Eric, Professor of International Law, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
23. Dal Malone, citizen, Belgium
24. Dubie Josy, Sénateur, Vive président de la Commission des affaires Etrangères, Belgium
25. Earle Michael, European Parliament, Belgium
26. Efongo Therese, Belgium
27. Emmott Steve, previous position: Advisor on world trade, European Parliament, Belgium
28. Message: Ethiopia is reputed to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world but is being scarred
29. by the present human rights crisis there.
30. Ernst Brigitte, Member of the city council, Ecolo Liège, Belgium
31. Fautré Sarah, Belgium
32. Fisseha Worku, IT Admin, Sun, Belgium
33. FRANCK Emile, Gulf countries coordinator, Amnesty International, Belgium. Message: As other countries, the human rights, all the human rights are the keys of the future for ETHIOPIA.
34. Franken Tine, Organisation - Marianne, Belgium
35. Geerinck Ingrid, private, Belgium
36. Nadine Ghys, Belgium
37. Goetelen Brunhilde, Belgium
38. Grodent Jean-Jacques, Belgium
39. Haile Dadimos, Research Fellow, Centre for International Law, Université Libre de Bruxelles Belgium
40. Knebusch Gyde, musician, Goen, Belgium
41. Latifa Gadouche, juriste, Belgium
42. Lanoye Nicole, therapist, CPF, Belgium
43. LAURENT Jean-Pierre, Ecolo, Belgium
44. Lembo Ottorino Michele, Le Mini Parlement ASBL, Belgique
45. La Meir Karin, citizen, Belgium
46. Lembo Ottorino Michele, Le Mini Parlement ASBL, Belgique Message: it's time to finish with "dictatures"...
47. Manteau Chantal, Belgian citizen, Belgium
48. Maréchal Bernard, Ecolo, BelgiumMessage: stop crimes
49. Martens Catherine, Belgium
50. MASSOT Josiane, official European Commission, European Commission, Belgium. Message: Stop treating people badly
51. Mestrum Francine, Attac Belgium, Belgium
52. Noë Ann, UZ gent, België
53. Olivier Gaillard, Independant, Belgium Message: Late them free !!!
54. POIRIER Johanne, Professor, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
55. Prignon Laurence, Youth Union Officer, CSC, Belgium
56. Raquet Michel, European Parliament, Belgium
57. Robeyns Vincent Isagoria, Belgium
58. SIBAU DOVINDO, MILITANT ECOLO, BELGIUM. Message: Freedom for Ethiopia
59. Staes Bart, Member of the European Parliament , Organisation: Groen! (flemish greens), : Belgium
60. Stuer Pieternelle, landscape architect, city of Lier, Belgium
61. Tamo Marie, Tesfay, Belgium
62. Thibeau Yves, Ecolo, Grâce-Hollogne, Belgium
63. Tine Marianne, Belgium
64. Toussaint Pascale, Cultures croisées asbl, Belgium
65. Tout Brigitte, European civil servant, CE, Belgium
66. Tsigereda Walelign, Advisor, Greens in the European Parliament, Belgium
67. VANCOILLIE Christiana, solidarity movement, Belgium
68. Message: I want to express my solidarity with all people fighting for the respect of HR and particularly to the ones struggling in Africa, the continent most dear to my heart.

69. Visart Eléonore, privé, Belgique. Message: Je signe pour joindre ma voix à ceux qui comme moi demande que les droits de l'homme et de la vie soient respectés!
70. Vladimir Scharapow, Attac - Belgium, Belgium
Message: Human Rights violations should be made History First. This is true for all the countries in the world, because every country is the centre of the world for its people.

CANADA

71. Asrat Fikre, University Student, Canada
72. Message: Be United to fight Dictatorship in Ethiopia and Africa at large
73. Racine Sophie, Justice and Governance Advisor, ECCO, : Canada
74. Message: There was a wind of hope and freedom in Ethiopia prior to the elections. I was proud to work in partnership with the Ethiopian government who was promoting openness and democracy as prerequisite for sustainable development. Unfortunately, the government did not walk the talk. I fear we have gone far way back...

DENMARK

75. Budolfsen Marie, AAU, Denmark
76. Dahms Mona, Associate professor, Aalborg University, Danmark
77. Hedegaard Maria, Assistant, Silvan A/S, Denmark
78. Jensen Tina, student, Aalborg university, Denmark
79. Jensen Birthe, Medical secretary, Aarhus Hospital, Denmark
80. John Nardine, Aalborg University, Denmark
81. Jorgensen Christian, AAU, DenmarkPoulsen Michael, student, Aalborg university, Denmark
82. Korslund Jakob Thoft, Student, Aalborg University, Denmark
83. Larsen Marie Harder Vingaard, university student, Aalborg university, Denmark
84. Lind Anne, DenmarkMoeller Torben, student, Aarhus Business College, Denmark
85. Nielsen Sigsgaard Jens, Student, AAU, Denmark

EGYPT

86. Amin Samir, Economist, Director, Third World Forum, Senegal, Egypt

ETHIOPIA

87. Habte Firew, General Manager, Non-Govermental Organization, Ethiopia. Message: If you could see with eyes and experience it in heart about the situation here in Ethiopia, you have no other choice than to fight for "HUMAN RIGHTS".
88. Gizew Tassew, Student, Ethiopia
89. Message: I support this petetion
90. Teferi Mizan, Ethiopia. Message: We need justice.
91. Amare Debbasu, employee. Message: Yes every one must stand up to achiev this!!!!!!
92. Tadesse Yosef, researcher. Message: I agree
93. Kebede Ayele, Ethiopia
94. Behsah Debisa, Ethiopia. Message: I would like to join this very important and sacred movement
95. Ferengi Addis, Blogger, Kinijit, Ethiopia
96. Bante Yihun, Ethiopia, Message: Stop human rights violations!
97. Kidanmariam Eyob, Message: Please help stop dictatorship in Ethiopia. It is way long over due.
98. Ayalew Daniel, Ethiopia
99. Abrham Tegegne, Message: pls stop the killings !! there are so many things to do !!
100. Desta Girum. Message: The government of Ethiopia has to respect the vote of the people of Ethiopia and it should release all political prisoners including CUD leaders, civic right persons, and members of the free press. The international community, especially the United States, has to make its urgent and possible pressure on the current regime.
101. Yihun Bante, Teacher
102. Zewdie Bethelehem. Ethiopia. Message: We need to pray for our country, so god can gave us ( the ethiopian people ) peace and love.

FRANCE

103. Bové José, Porte Parole, Confédération Paysanne Via Campesina, France
104. Cochet Yves, former Minister, Member of Parliament, Assemblée nationale, France
105. ROD DIDIER, former member Europan Parlement, former deputy president of ACP/EU Joint- Parlementary Assembly, Greens, France
106. VOYNET Dominique, former Minister, Member of the French Senate, The Greens, FRANCE

107. Autechaud Isabelle, Potter, independent, France
108. Boumedienne-Thiery, Sénatrice, France
109. Coronado Sergio, Porte parole, Les Verts, France
110. Dessessard Jean, Sénateur, France
111. EL KOUBI, SOPHIE, CHU Rouen France
112. ERRIQUEZ Corinne, citoyenne, FRANCE
113. Farbiaz Patrick, Verts, France
114. GREZE Catherine, Global Green Coordination, Greens, France
115. Guérin Pierre, Attac France, France
116. HECKMANN Marie-Rose, FRANCE
117. Heyraud Jean-Claude, On my own behalf, France
118. Legrand Eric, France
119. Mamere Noël, Député de Gironde, Assemblée Nationale, France
120. Negousse Brouk.; France. Message: May Peace, Hope, Freedom and Prosperity prevail
121. Olivier Le dour, Administrateur, European Commission, France
122. Ribes JP, France
123. Stuer-Schrijvers Maarten & Martine, Terre & Terres, France

GERMANY

124. von Uexkull Jakob, Founder of Alternative Nobel Prize, currently President of World Future Council initiative, Germany and Sweden

125. Becker-Wirth Sigrid, MediNetzBonn, Germany
126. Beusse, Heidemarie, Commission européenne, GERMANY
127. Eisenbuerger Gert, Journalist, ila, Germany
128. Horacek Milan, Member of the European Parliament, European Parliament, : Germany
129. Kreuzer Inga, Service Overseas, Germany
130. Küppers Gaby, Adviser to the Green Group, European Parliament, Germany
131. Rivero Alicia, Informationsstelle Lateinamerika, Germany

GHANA

132. MONNEY AFFAIL, EDITOR IN CHIEF, GHANA BROADCASTING CORPORATION, GHANA. Message: May God bless you and crown efforts with justice.&nbsp,
133. Hansen Menash-Fawzy, Frances , UNHCR, Geneva. Message. I am a Ghanaian but strongly feel that Africa must Unite and also strongly believe that the African Union presenting the whole of Africa and based in Ethiopia must not sit and watch one African country do what they wish. It does affect us all whether we like it or not.

GREECE

134. Fotoula Ioannidis, Pacifiste et feministe, Women association, Greece/Belgium
135. PARASKEVOPOULOS IOANNIS, CO-SECRETARY, ECOLOGISTS GREENS, GREECE
136. Scoutari Roula, Teacher, FEMINIST NET, GREECE

ICELAND

137. Tomasdottir Thordis, student AAU, Iceland. Message: Make poverty history!!

INDIA

138. Dr. Shiva Vandana, Director, Alternative Nobel Prize winner, Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology, New Delhi, India

IRELAND

139. Douglas Adam, Student, Republic of Ireland. Message: I believe it is essential that democracy be commonplace
140. Berhane-Selassie Tsehai, Ethiopian National Congress, Ireland. Message: Like most poor people under dictatorship, Ethiopians prefer their dignity and integrity more than the millions of dollars poured over their trampled heads. The respect for human rights and development go hand in hand, and when dictatorship is removed and people regain their self-respect and dignity, they will develop themselves. In the twenty second century, all human beings, both donors and on-lookers, should know that. Please recognize this about them and help them to remove their oppressors

ITALY

141. Francescato Grazia, EGP Spokesperson, European Green Party, Italy

LATVIA

142. Kristovskis Girt Valdis, Member of European Parliament, former Minister of Defense, Latvia. Message: we must do the best for the support of those who are fighting for the freedom of the people of Africa and Etiopia

NETHERLAND

143. Custers Peter, campaigner, XminusY Solidarity Fund, The Netherlands
144. Kassaye Bogale, Human right activist, Environmentalist, SCH-EHRCO, Amsterdam , The Netherlands
145. Menghistu Fisseha-Tsion, Consultant, DSI, The Netherlands

NEW ZEALAND

146. Aitken Natasha, Personal, New Zealand

Mali

COULIBALY Ibrahima, Président, CNOP (farmerers' association)MALI
Message: la liberté d'opinion doit être un droit inaliénable et non négociable pour tous les êtres humains

Niger

147. M.ARZIKA NOUHOU, Président, Coalition Equité/Qualité Contre la Vie Chère au Niger, : Niger

Message: C'est avec une grand émotion que je vous exprime toute ma compation et celle de l'ensemble des acteurs de la société civile nigérienne regroupée au sein de notre grande coalition. Au Niger nous soutenons sans reserve toutes les luttes pour les causes nobles et justice partout dans le monde. Gloire à tous et surtout bon courage face à cette épreuve injuste:

POLAND

148. Kulakowski Jan, Former Amabassador, member of the European Parliament, Poland
149. Mosiewicz Magdalena, co-chairperson, Green Party Zieloni 2004, Poland

PRINCIPAT d´ANDORRA

150. Lozano Isabel, Presidenta, Greens of Andorra, Principat d´Andorra
151. De la Casa, Ricard, Press Green Party

SPAIN

152. Manero Ana, UC3M, Spain
153. Rodriguez de las Heras Lucas, Phd student, Carlos III University of Madrid, Spain

UNITED KINGDOM

154. Amenshoa Abener, AA, UK
155. Ballam Anthea, Journalist, Green Party, United Kingdom
156. BERMINGHAM KATE, EXENTRICTHINKING, UK
157. Booth Philip, Press Officer, Stroud District Green party, UK
158. Carless Rachel, freelance charity worker, UK
Clementson Julian, UK. Message: Constant vigilance. the very thing we hold most dear and probably our most significant hard-own Right-the Right to vote. Tragically, in the "first-world" (I prefer the phrase "Dependant World" - dependant on the resources of other less prosperous countries - let's not start!), this Right is taken for granted, with an increasing number choosing not to exercise it, for a variety of reasons, many spurious. Let us at least support those in developing nations who, as fledgling "democracies" have gone down the road of enfranchising their people only to suddenly find those purporting to be in favour of the process, like the US, don't like the end result. It's happening in South America - it will be happening a lot more in Africa, the middle east and Asia. Bring it on! Liberty by stealth.
159. Connelly Guy, The Fallout Trust, UK
Cranston Kevin, Mayor, Stroud Town Council, UK, Message: Ethiopia is a beautiful country that used to be el sufficient until the overthrow of Haile Selassie, since then dictators have ruined it. If the dictators can be replaced by wise Women or Men then Ethiopia can be healed.
160. Croxall Elinor, Green Party, : UK
161. Drew Gee, Teacher, Exeter College, UK
162. Fisher Guy, Research and Information Officer, The Gaia Foundation, United Kingdom. Message: Ethiopia is a fantastic country. Ethiopians deserve the right to free speech, to voice their concerns and anxieties on the streets in peaceful demonstrations, and to live free from fear of reprisals
163. Glover, Oliver,, undergraduate student, University of Cambridge
164. Kambites Carol, Green Party, UK
165. Keppie Chris, Stroud Green Party, UK. Message : people do care
166. Knight Ricky, Councillor, North Devon Green Party , UK. Message: Constant vigillance. The very thing we hold most k
167. Lauson Richard, Founder, Campaign for an Index of human rights in the UN, UK
168. Martyn, England
169. Matthews, Colin, Mid Devon Green Party, UK
170. Niko Makau, IMC, UK. Message: time has come and indeed, it is due that Ethiopian Government to feel bound to respect, honor and promote the mothers of the nation. Of recent days, we have seen our mothers, sisters, wives and women friends make extra strides towards development and freedom. The disgusting thing is the government has always pushed aside any agenda to promote them. Let UN organs now intervene, the time for diplomacy or prudence is painfully over. For how long will our mothers, sisters, wives and friends cry. It is Ethiopia crying. We used to say Ethiopia first, but what is Ethiopia first with the half population living desperately, threatened everyday.
171. Oliver Glover, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
172. Rix Anne, Teacher, Green Party, UK
173. Russell Duncan, psychiatric nurse, NHS UK, UK
174. Russell Vicky, Cambridge Town & Gown Against War Mongering, Britain
175. Perks Katie, Plymouth City Council, UK
176. Phillips Suzanne, Helpline Comuter Service, UK
177. Posey Ed, Trustee, The Gaia Foundation, England
178. Povey Kate, Administrator, The Gaia Foundation, England
179. Phoenix Romayne, Teacher, Green Party, United Kingdom. Message: The focus by many of us on 'poverty' has to some extent stifled debate about the structural causes of injustice. The 'problem of poverty' can be more usefully relabeled as one of sustainability and justice. It is therefore most welcomed to see the focus in this petition on human rights violations. The Stroud District Green party fully supports the calls by this petition to make Human Rights violations history and hope that it will lead to greater awareness about these issues amongst the international community, members of Parliaments, politicians, Human Rights activists and NGOs.
180. Roffey Charles, Loyal Somalilander, Somaliland recognition action group, UK. Message: I traveled in Ethiopia in September and October, also Eritrea, Djibouti and Somaliland. Everywhere we wnet in Ethiopia, and we were there for six weeks, we never met anyone, apart form a taxi driver or two who was in favour of the government. Everyone thought the results had been fixed. Some friends of ours have been locked up, despite having no political activity. We wandered the streets of Addis, the day after the governemnt and their forces killed 45 people. The streets were empty. People were afraid. The country gets so much foreign aid. They do not exactly need it, as food prices are held down, and most pof the aid is stolen before it reaches the needy. They need better government and help give Ethiopia the leadership they need and deserve
181. Southcombe Lindsay, Green Party, : UK
Message: Please heed the will of the people
182. Stark Rachel, Green Party, UK
183. Steedman Paul, Lambeth Green Party, UK
184. Stinchcombe Alan, CamPeace, Cambridge, UK
185. STONE BEN, N/A, UK
186. Spear Katherine, UK
187. Sykes Helen, Student, Cardiff, UK
188. Taylor Martyn, UK
189. Tibebu Hailu, Administrator, Cobra Group plc, UK Message: Please help Ethiopian struggle for democracy and fundamental Human Rights in our country.
190. Trigg Peter, UK
191. TOMLINSON Valerie, Camel Area Friends of Earth, England
192. Winter Jolyon, The Fallout Trust, United Kingdom
193. Wood Elizabeth, Designer, Digital Portfolios, : UK
194. Message: Human rights are a fundamental necessity for all in any sane world.
195. Zabolotskih Sofia, Student, Rugby School, United Kingdom
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USA

196. Ahadu Meron, Concerned Ethiopians in Los Angeles, USA
197. Message: We stand in solidarity with the struggle for freedom
198. Abrha Yonas, USN, USA
199. Aitken Andrew, The Salvation Army, United States
200. Alemayehu Tibebu, Manager, National Tixtial Corp., USA
201. Amer, Gebremichael, Advocacy Ethiopia, USA Message: We believe that Ethiopians can, and need to move forward with a spirit of reconciliation, respect for the rule of law and human rights. They could not do that, however, without the support of the international community given the environment of tension and mistrust that currently prevails in the countryStuart Carla, Amnesty International, USA
202. Asfaw Araya, Unity, USA
203. Chekol Seble, USA
204. Coffin Rachel, clean water project, United States
205. Daniel Newaye, WorldSpace, United States
206. Dawit Dawi, Restorant owner, shalome, USA. Message: I strongley belive that in order to achieve the un millennium development goals and make poverty history human rights vialation should be made history first. thank you
207. Diouf Mamadou, Professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
208. Frick Susan, Harvard University, USA
209. Goeke Anne, Co-Director, Earth Rights Institute, USA. Message: I am in full support of this petition and again feel that the international community has failed to address this issue properly, especially my own government. Innocent people are again the victims of political greed for power. We must all do what we can to expose this injustice.
210. Gomez Carol, counselor, Organisation: Matahari:Eye of the Day, USA
211. Hamm Barbara, Assoc Director, Victims of Violence, USA. Message: Supporting this petition
212. Hanna Tessema, University of Michigan, USA
213. Harvey Mary, Director, Victims of Violence Program, Cambridge Health Alliance; Asst. Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychiatry, Cambridge Hospital/Harvard Medical School, USA
214. Jeskova Joanna, Harvard University, USA
215. Johnson Nataniel, USA
216. Kebede Gartew, Assistant Professor, NASA, USA
217. Kume Tilahun, USA. Message: I strongly believe, without respect for human right and genuine democracy and leadership development is unthinkable!! Fighting for human right and democracy is the moral obligation of all human race on this Earth!!
218. Kebbede Mammo, Engineer, Debo Enterprises, Inc., U.S.A.. Message: Yes, Human Rights violations must be made History First. Any government that doesn't recognize the five fundamental rights of its citizens: 1) the freedom to speak, 2) the freedom to express ideas using the written word, 3) the freedom to a religious belief, 4) the freedom to peacefully assemble, and 5) the freedom to petition and redress of grievances, is not in power for the good of the citizens but for itself. Nothing positive can be expected from such a government, only havoc. Poverty and disease are its emblem of achievement. So I say, let us shout in unison: in order to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals and make poverty history, Human Rights violations should be made History First!!!
219. Kebede Sosena, Physician, USA. Message: This is the litmus test for western nations who claim commitment to human rights issues: will they do all they can to end human rights abuse in poor countries where they seemingly don't have a stake? History will be the judge.
220. Martyn Amy, individual, United States. Message: Give people their god given human rights and let them shape their path for development.
221. Mengistu Meron, Graduate student, Lehigh University, USA
222. Nega Elizabeth, Medical doctor, advocacy Ethiopia, USA. Message: Please stand with Ethiopians not with the abusive government.
223. Negash Woinie, Office Manager, CUA, USA
224. Oleson Rachel, individual, USA
225. ORTEGA ENCARNACION, Clinical Psychologist, U.S.A.
226. Reddy Sanjay, Assistant Professor, Columbia University, USA
227. Stuer Catherine, University of Chicago, USA. Message: STOP the killings and abductions in Ethiopia!
228. Whitney Joan, Advocacy Ethiopia, USA
229. Woldie Teshome, self, : U.S.A. Message: ‘….We believe that in order to achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals and make poverty history, Human Rights violations should be made History First’.

SOUTHERN AFRICA

230. Belay Samuel, Private, Southern Africa. Message: Ethiopians are ready for democracy and development. We are capable of achieving these goals with little assistance from others. However, those wealthly (financially but I am not sure if they are also wealthy morally) nations whose rhetoric has no limits regarding the importance of democracy and respect for human rights are making it difficult for us to achieve these goals by supporting a blatantly dictatorial government in Ethiopia. If you cannot do any good to people who are starving for their human rights, freedom and development, please do not do any harm to us either.

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