A Call for World Wide Solidarity Against the Repression in Honduras

Friends of the Earth International (FoEI) applauds the return to Honduras of its legitimate president, Manuel Zelaya, who has taken refuge in the Embassy of Brazil in Tegucigalpa. At the same time we note with grave concern the siege on the Brazilian Embassy and the increase in repression following the return of President Zelaya.

Friends of the Earth International denounces the gross human rights violations in Honduras perpetuated by the illegitimate government. This repression violates international norms and cannot be accepted under any circumstances.

The people of Honduras have stood firmly by their legitimate president and have not wavered since the day the unfortunate usurpation of power took place on 28 June 2009.

Friends of the Earth International calls on the international community to pressure the illegitimate authorities in Tegucigalpa to step aside for dialogue and for the completion of term of the legitimate president. Specifically, Friends of the Earth International calls on the Security Council of the United Nations to take immediate actions to stem the rise of violence in Honduras.

We also assure the peoples of Honduras of the continued support and solidarity of our 77 groups and 2 million members spread around the world.

Nnimmo Bassey
Chair, Friends of the Earth International

take action and make your voice heard

• Write to your government demanding that they support the unconditional return of President Zelaya and take concrete action to end the coup. 
• Donate to the Honduras Solidarity Fund to provide food and medicine for the citizens of Honduras who are increasingly isolated from basic supplies. You can make your contribution here
• Keep checking the Friends of the Earth International web site for updates and other actions that you can take

real world radio

Watch videos and listen to reports and interviews on Real World Radio.

further reading

Read the statements, poems and thoughts of Juan Almendares from Friends of the Earth Honduras

Read the blog by journalist Sandra Cuffe, reporting from Honduras

Read the updates on Honduras Resists: Voices of Resistance 

earlier statements from friends of the earth international

July 28: The world feels the pain: A statement by Juan Almendares of  Friends of the Earth Honduras

July 8: The FoEI mission to Honduras calls for solidarity

July 4: Message from the FoEI mission to Honduras 

June 29: FoEI statement on Honduras