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Sample letter Action alert Indonesia Draft: << please add your organisations letterhead>> Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono We, the undersigned organisation, write to you voicing our concern for the women, children and members of Indonesian Women’s Coalition who were victims of the brutal rally riot at the Jakarta National Monument (Monas) on 1 June 2008. Many problems still remain in Indonesia since the tragic events of 1 June 2008 at Monas. Even though the Indonesian Government has issued a Joint Ministerial Decree banning the Jamaah Ahmadiyah Indonesia (JAI) sect, it can not simply ban and stop faith groups from issuing repressive decisions which impact on other faith groups. Neither can it curtail freedom of religion. Women and children from JAI have been most affected by the government’s decision to dissolve the sect. They have suffered traumatic experiences after being attacked and tortured by other religious extremist groups during the riots at Monas. The Indonesian Women’s Coalition was at the rally to address violent actions against women and children by the state as well by other religious extremist groups. The Indonesian Women’s Coalition, an ally of Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD) – a regional women’s human rights organisation, believes in actively advocating for anti violence in politics, pluralism, and women human rights. Through this letter the Indonesian Women’s Coalition, APWLD and undersigned organisations urge the Indonesian Government to continue the investigations into the Monas incident and to bring to justice the perpetrators of violence which were involved in the rioting. Women and children of Indonesia are at potential danger with the continuing disharmony between JAI and other Muslim organizations and we (please: write down your organization’s name) urge the Indonesian Government to:
We deliver our (your organization’s name) proclamation and hope that Indonesia will be able to guarantee freedom and safety for its citizens to live and practice their faith. Sincerely yours,
(Your name and your organization’s name) Copy sent to:
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