STOP Ahmadinejad in Copenhagen!

Copenhagen Post refuses to publish Iran-critical advert

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:35:33 +0000

STOP THE BOMB and the European Union of Jewish Students (EUJS), as part of a wider coalition that will host a demonstration against the presence of Ahmadinejad today, strongly condemn the decision by the Copenhagen Post not to publish an advert denouncing the Iranian regime and its pursuit of a nuclear bomb, continued support of terrorist groups across the Middle East, and ongoing violence against its own people.

STOP THE BOMB had paid and submitted the advert within all the given deadlines and timings, only to receive news that the advert was deemed “not appropriate” for the newspaper. Such an arbitrary decision by the editorial team is in blatant violation of the right to free press and freedom of speech, ideals and rights embedded in the Danish system.

EUJS and STOP THE BOMB have expressed their anger and disappointment to the paper, only to find that no help or advice was given. As such our coalition can only hope the Danish people have a wider and more critical understanding of freedom of expression than the editorial team of the Copenhagen Post.

The advert can be found here

Protest against Ahmadinejad’s presence in Copenhagen

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:31:31 +0000

A wide coalition of organisations including the European Union of Jewish Students, Stop The Bomb, The Danish Zionist Federation and Iranian Dissidents has come together to stage a demonstration outside the Danish Parliament on Thursday evening, and protest the presence of the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Copenhagen.

We, as a united front, call upon all of the member states of the United Nations to take its responsibility to continued peace and stability across the world seriously, and stop the Iranian regime from developing Nuclear Weapons. A failure on this front would result in disastrous consequences not only for the Middle East and Israel, whom Ahmadinejad has openly and repeatedly threatened to destroy, but the wider community of nations. We urge the international community to take action and impose immediate crippling sanction against the Iranian Regime to ensure that this preventable catastrophe is not realised. We also call upon the international representatives of the UN climate conference to refuse meeting with Iranian officials as well as staging a walkout during Ahmadinejad’s address to the assembly.

As a diverse and multifaceted group we also stand strongly opposed to the ongoing oppression and curtailment of the Iranian people. The continued execution of members of the gay community, the repression of Women’s rights, and the systematic oppression of all minorities continues to make the Iranian regime a concern of the international community.

This coalition also holds concerns over the Iranian regimes continued unwavering support for terrorist organisation across the Middle East in an attempt to destabilise the region for its own political gain. Iran’s attempt to export its “Islamic revolution” continues to be a major obstacle to peace, security and stability within the Middle East.

Our European history has taught us not to be silent in the face of injustice, or inactive against persecution. For these reasons we stand united and proud against the Iranian President, and call upon all nations to join us.

What: Rally against Ahmadinejad outside the Danish Parliament during the gala dinner of the Danish Queen

When and where: Thursday, December 17th, 6PM: Højbroplads, Copenhagen

Who: European Union of Jewish Students, STOP THE BOMB, Danish Zionist Federation, Iranian Dissidents

Take action today!

admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:31:10 +0000

This year Ahmadinejad is expected to attend the UN climate conference in Copenhagen that will take place from Dec 7th – 17th. Once again the international stage will be given to an Iranian representative who is well-known for his antisemitism and holocaust denial, his disrespect for women and his hatred against homosexuals.

Take action today to protest Ahmadinejad’s appearance at this conference:

1) Sign our petition that asks of the world leaders to refuse meeting him and to refuse participating in the assembly during the speeches of Iranian representatives.

2) Send a letter to the Hilton hotel which will host the Iranian delegation and ask it to refuse hosting the world’s most dangerous regime leaders.

3) Participate in our protests in Copenhagen.

4) SPREAD THE WORD!!!

Please join us in sending a sign to the Iranian leadership that they are not welcomed on European soil to spread their hate messages!