Hakani

Hello Everyone,
You've probably gotten an email or facebook invitation from me about this by now-at least, I hope I got everyone! I'm pasting some more information and some sample letters below for anyone who feels led to join me in this. I love you all and am so thankful for you!
in Jesus,
Beth

YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbjRU6_Zj0U
Website: Hakani.org

Emails:
Email your approval of Muwaji's Law to:
Arlindo Chinaglia (President of the Congress) dep.arlindochinaglia@camara.gov.br

Pompeo De Mattos (President of the Congress' Human Rights and Minorities Committee) dep.pompeodemattos@camara.gov.br

Tarso Genro (Minister of Justice) Gabinetemj@mj.gov.br
US Ambassador in Brazil (address to follow)
Brazilian Ambassador to US (address to follow)
NOTE: you can use the letter templates below to write your email, or you can compose one of y our own :)

Sample Emails/Letters:
TO: YOUR GOVENRMENT EMBASSY IN BRAZIL

Dear ,

Recently I have become aware that children are buried alive in Brazil today. Infanticide is a common traditional practice performed by many indigenous groups. The Brazilian government seems to support this injustice.

Deputy Francisco Praciano (PT-AM) declared publicly: "The Declaration of Human Rights and The Constitution does not apply to the Indian. It just doesn't." How can the government of Brazil keep this position that flies in the face of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements?

It also has been brought to my attention that many indigenous people in Brazil want to stop this practice. Unfortunately the Brazilian government stops them. They intimidate individuals and groups that want to save the children's lives from certain death. In addition the government has put culture over the value of a life. I find this simply unacceptable.

It seems to me that they are treating the indigenous people like some exotic animals. They do not have the right of self-determination or the right of residency. This amounts to a Brazilian national shame.

However there is a glimmer of hope. Congresswoman Janete Rocha Pieta (email: dep.janetrochapieta@camara.gov.br) has submitted Muwaji's Law (Law Project 1057/2007). This will give protection for the indigenous children against infanticide as well as give human rights to the indigenous people.

I ask you. Please learn about Muwaji's Law (www.hakani.org as well as voiceforlife.blogspot.com) and exert pressure on the State Department to engage in discussion about Muwaji's Law in your bi-lateral relationship. It comes up for discussion in June 2008.
Thank you for your consideration

Sincerely,

(Your Name)


EMAIL TO: THE BRAZILIAN EMBASSY IN YOUR COUNTRY

Dear ,

Recently I have become aware that children are buried alive in Brazil today. Infanticide is a common traditional practice performed by many indigenous groups. Your government seems to support this injustice.

Deputy Francisco Praciano (PT-AM) declared publicly: "The Declaration of Human Rights and The Constitution does not apply to the Indian. It just doesn't." How can the government of Brazil keep this position that flies in the face of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements?

It also has been brought to my attention that many indigenous people in Brazil want to stop this practice. Unfortunately your government stops them. They intimidate individuals and groups that want to save the children's lives from certain death. In addition the government has put culture over the value of a life. I find this simply unacceptable.

It seems to me that you are treating the indigenous people like some exotic animals. They do not have the right of self-determination or the right of residency. This amounts to a Brazilian national shame.

However there is a glimmer of hope. Congresswoman Janete Rocha Pieta (email: dep.janetrochapieta@camara.gov.br) has submitted Muwaji's Law (Law Project 1057/2007). This will give protection for the indigenous children against infanticide as well as give human rights to the indigenous people.

I ask you. Please learn about Muwaji's Law (www.hakani.org as well as voiceforlife.blogspot.com) and exert pressure on your legislators to pass the bill. It comes up for discussion in June 2008.

Thank you for your consideration

Sincerely,

(Your Name)