two days left

We only have two days left in this campaign to tell Congress we want an end to U.S. funding to Honduran military and police! The deadline is this Thursday, March 1st.

We just returned from the International Human Rights Conference in Solidarity with the Bajo Aguan where we heard testimonies from victims of ongoing human rights abuses. When we asked a campesino leader what he thought of the U.S. funding for security forces, his answer was simple:

"Stop U.S. financing of Honduran police and military. They only use it to repress the people."

Whether you've already sent a message or not, click here to tell your representative you want her/him to call for an end to military aid to Honduras.

Please also consider calling your representative's office to reiterate your message. You can reach their office by calling the congressional switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Here is a sample script for your call:

"My name is _____.  I am a constituent from CITY/TOWN.  I am calling to ask Rep. _____ to join in signing the Schakowsky letter in support of human rights in Honduras. Can I count on her/him to sign on?  The deadline to sign on is March 1st.  Please call me this week at YOUR PHONE NUMBER to let me know if you have seen the letter, and if Rep_____ will sign it."

Thank you for all you do for justice.

Warm wishes,

Brooke Denmark, Christine Goffredo and Riahl O'Malley
Witness for Peace Nicaragua International Team

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