Momentum is growing rapidly for the International Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Cynthia McKinney, former Georgia Congresswoman, is joining the Tribunal initiative as an International Co-Convener. Rep. McKinney will be joining Algerian Parliamentarian Louisa Hanoune and South African Advocate Dumisa Ntsebenza as International Co-Conveners of the Tribunal. As a co-convener Rep. McKinney will be working with the International Coordinating Committee to:
Cynthia McKinney has been one of the only steadfast and uncompromising national voices demanding justice, restitution, and reparations for the Survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Her voice and advocacy we believe will profoundly contribute to the success and impact of the International Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and we are looking forward to working with her to right the wrongs inflicted on the peoples of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.
- Build national support for the Tribunal, from governmental figures, unions, religious groups, human rights, anti-war, and other civil society organizations.
- Build international support and endorsement for the Tribunal.
- Help identify and recruit prominent International figures to serve as Co-Conveners, Endorsers, Friends of the Court, and Judges.
- Help fundraise for the Tribunal to cover staffing, planning, printing, travel, and accommodation expenses directly associated with the Tribunal.
You can support the International Tribunal by making a financial contribution. Your contributions are a commitment to the right of return, self-determination, and a just reconstruction in the Gulf Coast. Your contributions will help cover organizing, travel, accommodation, venue, logistics, and publicity expenses. All contributions are tax deductible. Please make checks out to: People’s Hurricane Relief Fund (PHRF) c/o the International Tribunal. Mail to: Vanguard Public Foundation 383 Rhode Island Street, Suite 301 San Francisco, CA 94103
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