Allow Palestinian Farmers to attend Fairtrade fortnight
The British Consulate are currently refusing visas to three Palestinian producers who have been invited to the Fairtrade Fortnight by Zaytoun, a Fairtrade Producer of Olive Oil.
Olive oil production keeps thousands of Palestinians out of poverty.
Gordon Brown has been quoted in The Guardian saying "Olive oil production provides an essential part of the West Bank economy. In buying this oil, British shoppers wil be helping the farmers of Palestine to make a living." and that he was "delighted" at the launch of Fairtrade week.
But the actions of the British Consulate are thwarting the efforts of these farmers.
Take Action!
1. Sign the Petition to be sent to the FCO
2. Write, email and telephone the Foreign Secretary David Miliband and the Prime Minister Gordon Brown to :-
express concern at the actions of the British Consulate
insist that the Visas are granted to the Farmers from Palestine
* they are assisted in their visit
Rt. Hon. David Miliband MP
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
milibandd@parliament.uk
Constituency Office: 0191 456 8910
or Parliament 0207 219 3000 (Ask for David Miliband’s Office)
Fax 0207 008 2144
Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Gordon Brown
10 Downing Street
London
SW1A 2AA
T: 0207 219 3000 (Ask for Gordon Brown's Office)
F: 020 7925 0918
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Click here for further info
Olive oil production keeps thousands of Palestinians out of poverty.
Gordon Brown has been quoted in The Guardian saying "Olive oil production provides an essential part of the West Bank economy. In buying this oil, British shoppers wil be helping the farmers of Palestine to make a living." and that he was "delighted" at the launch of Fairtrade week.
But the actions of the British Consulate are thwarting the efforts of these farmers.
Take Action!
1. Sign the Petition to be sent to the FCO
2. Write, email and telephone the Foreign Secretary David Miliband and the Prime Minister Gordon Brown to :-
express concern at the actions of the British Consulate
insist that the Visas are granted to the Farmers from Palestine
* they are assisted in their visit
Rt. Hon. David Miliband MP
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
milibandd@parliament.uk
Constituency Office: 0191 456 8910
or Parliament 0207 219 3000 (Ask for David Miliband’s Office)
Fax 0207 008 2144
Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Gordon Brown
10 Downing Street
London
SW1A 2AA
T: 0207 219 3000 (Ask for Gordon Brown's Office)
F: 020 7925 0918
Please circulate this alert.
Click here for further info
