Relief for Earthquake Victims in China
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Protect the Vulnerable in War: Teach the Geneva Conventions
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About this Petition:
The United States plays an important role in foreign affairs. Accordingly, international humanitarian law should be taught in our schools to ensure we continue to understand and observe the limits of armed conflict.
Schools should teach students about the Geneva Conventions. Humanitarian law education helps students understand the challenges and limits of war, and in the process, reduces human suffering from armed conflict.
To educate students about the importance of international humanitarian law, the Red Cross developed Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL), a non-partisan school curriculum that presents multiple viewpoints. Students learn that there are no easy answers in war and that armed conflict inevitably raises serious dilemmas and trade-offs. Teachers report that it is easy for them to incorporate EHL into their existing curricula, and that it has a track record of engaging and inspiring their students.
As Brigadier General Patrick Finnegan (the Dean of the Academic Board at West Point) says, “[it] is essential to understand and respect the rule of law because that defines what we are about as a nation and the leader of the free world. When others do not respect or follow the law, it is even more important that we remember who we are and what we stand for as a country. The American Red Cross EHL program helps young people understand not only what is legal, but also what is right.”
Please note that in order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the American Red Cross may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature. As a part of its mission, the American Red Cross helps to raise awareness about international humanitarian law.
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I would like to express all my condolences, my compassion and my solidarity to the Chinese people, and in particular to the inhabitants of Sichuan province...
I am conscious of the immense sadness which affects so many families and innocents, and I am not ashamed to say that I cried by seeing the images of the earthquake...
The Chinese people, in this event, showed to the whole world a unity and an exemplary courage to help the victims.
I went many times in China. I am French and my wife is Chinese (of the People's Republic of China). I consider also the Chinese people as my brothers...
We shall not forget you.
Je voudrais exprimer toutes mes condoléances, mon entière compassion et toute ma solidarité au peuple chinois, et en particulier aux habitants de la province du Sichuan...
J'ai conscience de l'immense tristesse qui touche tant de familles et d'innocents, et je n’ai pas honte de dire que j’ai pleuré en voyant les images du séisme...
Le peuple chinois, dans cette épreuve, a montré au Monde entier une unité et un courage exemplaire pour venir en aide aux victimes.
Moi-même, je suis allé de nombreuse fois en Chine. Je suis français et ma femme est chinoise (de République populaire de Chine). Je considère les chinois comme mes frères...
Nous ne vous oublierons pas.
Alexandre MARTIN - Between France and China...
I would like to express all my condolences, my compassion and my solidarity to the Chinese people, and in particular to the inhabitants of Sichuan province...
I am conscious of the immense sadness which affects so many families and innocents, and I am not ashamed to say that I cried by seeing the images of the earthquake...
The Chinese people, in this event, showed to the whole world a unity and an exemplary courage to help the victims.
I went many times in China. I am French and my wife is Chinese (of the People's Republic of China). I consider also the Chinese people as my brothers...
We shall not forget you.
Je voudrais exprimer toutes mes condoléances, mon entière compassion et toute ma solidarité au peuple chinois, et en particulier aux habitants de la province du Sichuan...
J'ai conscience de l'immense tristesse qui touche tant de familles et d'innocents, et je n’ai pas honte de dire que j’ai pleuré en voyant les images du séisme...
Le peuple chinois, dans cette épreuve, a montré au Monde entier une unité et un courage exemplaire pour venir en aide aux victimes.
Moi-même, je suis allé de nombreuse fois en Chine. Je suis français et ma femme est chinoise (de République populaire de Chine). Je considère les chinois comme mes frères...
Nous ne vous oublierons pas.
Alexandre MARTIN - Between France and China...
You can make a difference in the Long Term Disaster Recovery Efforts in China and Myanmar just by joining this cause! $1 dollar is donated for every new person. Please help us make a difference!
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You can make a difference in the Long Term Disaster Recovery Efforts in China and Myanmar just by joining this cause! $1 dollar is donated for every new person. Please help us make a difference!
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Things like this really put all the stupid things I complain about on here into perspective. The people struck by this disaster were already living in horrible conditions. Now they have nothing. Please if you can, donate, even if it's just a couple bucks. Every little bit helps.