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KP MUST ALLOW ZIMBABWE TO TRADE DIAMONDS FREELY

KP MUST ALLOW ZIMBABWE TO TRADE DIAMONDS FREELY

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Started by Anonymous 15 years, 8 months ago

ZIMBABWE DIAMOND TRUST 

I am a Zimbabwean. 


We as Zimbabwe Nationals feel that the decision by the KP (Kimberly Process) has no solid justification in their decision to deny Zimbabwe the free trade of it's Diamonds. 

The Diamonds of Zimbabwe should be considered a Federal Resource and be protected by our National Police Force. Workers who tend to our Federal resources should be under contractual obligations and should receive a fair wage and social benefits. 


I agree that the KP has not given us the room to develop our infrastructure and now wants to create a situation that forces us to go against the grain, which makes it easy for western media to demonize Zimbabwe and tag us as a rogue nation. 


We as Zimbabwean Nationals refuse to let this happen, and demand that KP thoroughly review and make the right decision. 


I agree with the others in this petition that Zimbabwe should be allowed to trade openly and within the scope of international laws, these gems will help the Zimbabwe economy.


If the KP chooses to ignore our petition then -

I support my government's decision to sell with or without the KP's approval and I support all buyers who participate in the buying of Zimbabwean Gems. 


  

 - ZIMBABWE DIAMONDS SHOULD BE FREELY TRADED. 

 - ZIMBABWE DIAMONDS ARE NOT BLOOD DIAMONDS



I have NOT been forced, threatened or intimidated to sign this petition, I have NOT based my decision to sign this on political grounds.   I stand with my other fellow Zimbabweans - and here by willingly submit my signature towards this document.

Updates

November 6, 2010

The Kimberly Process continues to ignore our economic reality while we build our case for fair trade. Email your national representatives today to demand they challenge these restrictive policies. Text three friends the link to this petition so they understand exactly what is at stake for our national resources.

November 6, 2010

The scale of our momentum proves that the world is paying attention to our fight for fair trade. Post this link on your Facebook page today and email your representatives to let them know we will not be ignored.

6 Comments

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Blessing Hill
15 years ago Featured

Our diamonds will help fix the schools and hospitals. Why is the KP stopping progress???

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Chenai Wheeler
15 years ago Featured

My country has the right to decide how to use its own resources. Leave us alone.

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Tafadzwa Johnston
15 years ago Featured

Western media always making us look like the bad guys so they can keep control. Open the markets now.

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James Choi
15 years ago Featured

Fair trade for all. Other nations get to sell their gems why is Zim getting blocked at every turn? ridiculous.

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Sarah Mathis
15 years ago Featured

Stop holding us back. Zimbabwes economy needs this to grow. It is our right.

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Tendai Das
15 years ago Featured

Enough with the sanctions. Let us trade our own resources and build our country for once.

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