Believe it or not, conflict diamonds are a lot more present in today's society than we think. They are used by rebels to fund wars in Africa. Every day, people get tortured and mutilated just for this little stone we so unfortunately seem to desire. Just the fact that people are buying these diamonds without properly informing themselves about them, is enough to put hundreds of lives at stake. In Canada we have adopted something called the Kimberly process. As a result, all diamonds coming into the country are conflict free diamonds, but certain country's have not yet seen the importance of adopting this process, therefor many people are still buying conflict diamonds. By signing this petition we will be speaking up for the rights of those who cannot. Those who have lost everything to the cause. Help others understand the importance of Blood diamonds. Inform yourselves before even considering buying diamonds and spread the word about this horrific injustice.
Reaching this point has been an exhausting uphill climb but seeing the momentum grow gives me a reason to keep going. It is clear that people are finally waking up to the reality of what these stones cost in human lives. We are not stopping until the world pays attention.
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Sarah Chen
17 years ago
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its honestly terrifying how little people know about where their jewelry comes from. enough is enough.
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Jessica Rogers
17 years ago
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my engagement ring is lab grown for this exact reason. no one should have to suffer so someone else can wear something shiny.
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Mike Sloan
17 years ago
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STOP FUNDING THE REBELS. PEOPLE ARE DYING FOR A ROCK. GROW UP AND DEMAND ETHICAL SOURCES.
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Believe it or not, conflict diamonds are a lot more present in today's society than we think. They are used by rebels to fund wars in Africa. Every day, people get tortured and mutilated just for this little stone we so unfortunately seem to desire. Just the fact that people are buying these diamonds without properly informing themselves about them, is enough to put hundreds of lives at stake. In Canada we have adopted something called the Kimberly process. As a result, all diamonds coming into the country are conflict free diamonds, but certain country's have not yet seen the importance of adopting this process, therefor many people are still buying conflict diamonds. By signing this petition we will be speaking up for the rights of those who cannot. Those who have lost everything to the cause. Help others understand the importance of Blood diamonds. Inform yourselves before even considering buying diamonds and spread the word about this horrific injustice.
Reaching this point has been an exhausting uphill climb but seeing the momentum grow gives me a reason to keep going. It is clear that people are finally waking up to the reality of what these stones cost in human lives. We are not stopping until the world pays attention.
3 Comments
S
Sarah Chen
17 years ago
Featured
its honestly terrifying how little people know about where their jewelry comes from. enough is enough.
J
Jessica Rogers
17 years ago
Featured
my engagement ring is lab grown for this exact reason. no one should have to suffer so someone else can wear something shiny.
M
Mike Sloan
17 years ago
Featured
STOP FUNDING THE REBELS. PEOPLE ARE DYING FOR A ROCK. GROW UP AND DEMAND ETHICAL SOURCES.
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its honestly terrifying how little people know about where their jewelry comes from. enough is enough.