Queers for a ceasefire

As the death toll in Gaza surpasses 26,000 people, pressure increases on U.S. institutions and leaders to add their voice to the call for a ceasefire. Most major LGBTQ organizations have not come out in favor of ending the bombardment of Palestinians. Over 24,000 people believe that organizations like GLAAD, HRC and the Trevor Project should use their influence to demand an end to the violence – add your name.  #CeasefireNow: Call for LGBTQIA2S+ Organizations to Demand a Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza 24,560 have signed Queers For Liberation's petition. Let's get to 25,000! Sign now with a click GOAL: 100,000 signatures We urgently call on LGBTQIA2S+ organizations to publicly support an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza. It's crucial for them to align with their mission statements and actively work towards LGBTQIA2S+ equality. Organizations like GLAAD, GLSEN, HRC, PFLAG, The Trevor Project, and others must use their influence to end the ongoing violence. Silence on the death toll in Gaza signals complicity in genocide. We condemn the Israeli Occupation Force (IOF) for deceptive "pinkwashing," using LGBTQIA2S+ symbols to divert attention from their actions. LGBTQIA2S+ organizations must denounce this and reject neutrality in the face of genocide. We call on LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, groups, and leaders to: Demand an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Pressure officials to end U.S. aid to Israel. Cut financial ties with entities supporting military actions. Include queer Palestinians in LGBTQIA2S+ justice pursuits. Reject queer symbols for colonial pinkwashing propaganda. Raise awareness about the struggles of queer Palestinians. We stand in solidarity with queer Palestinians facing violence. LGBTQIA2S+ organizations have the power to influence change urgently. THERE IS NO PRIDE IN GENOCIDE. This includes the ongoing genocides in Gaza, Sudan, Myanmar, Congo, Turtle Island, China, Ethiopia, Iraq, Syria, and others worldwide. There is also no pride in settler-colonialism. Our pride thrives in genuine liberation, fostering a world where everyone lives freely and authentically. LGBTQIA2S+ Solidarity for True Liberation in Palestine. **Updated on 01/20/2024: Shortened for faster reading** Link to full petition statement and print materials here.   **We acknowledge and actively moderate offensive comments/signatures Let's drown out hate with positive support. Sign now with a click Visit petition page Victories Every Day – 100% Funded by You Not beholden to politics or power brokers, Change.org is free for people everywhere to make change. Every day there are real victories for issues you care about, only possible because we are 100% funded by everyday people like you. Will you stand with us to protect the power of everyday people to make a difference? Support Change.org At Change.org, we believe in the voice of everyday people. Is there something that you want to change? Start a petition today The person (or organization) who is leading this petition is not affiliated with Change.org. Change.org is not responsible for the petition content. By clicking the sign now button, you authorize that you are Mary and you support this petition. If you'd like to ask others to sign the petition, you'll have a chance to do so after you sign it. Or, you can share this link. How useful was this email? 1 2 3 4 5 Not Useful Useful Unsubscribe from emails like this Unsubscribe from all Change.org emails Manage your email preferences · Privacy policy We'd love to hear from you! Contact us through our help center. Change.org · 548 Market St #29993, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401, USA