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ACTION ALERT: Safety, Lives of
LGBT Moldovans Under Immediate Threat
Urgent * Time Value * Urgent * Time
Value
Released: 09 May 2008
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The safety and human rights of LGBT
people in the Eastern European nation of Moldova are under threat right
now.
The government of Moldova is threatening to arrest Rev. Elder Diane
Fisher and Eastern European LGBT activist Florin Buhuceanu if they hold
worship services for the LGBT community this weekend.
And they are refusing to provide police protection, despite numerous
death threats made against Diane and Florin and the LGBT community
there.
The government is also refusing police protection for
this weekend's LGBT Pride March in Moldova's capital city of Chisinau,
where members of the International Lesbian and Gay Association of Europe
nd Romania's human rights organization, ACCEPT, are also gathered. All
legal procedures were followed to obtain the appropriate permits,
and despite early promises, the mayor of Chisinau has withdrawn approval
for the march permits.
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At last report, the government will allow a maximum of 50 LGBT people
and their supporters to march -- but will allow an unlimited number
of anti-gay protestors to gather -- all without police
protection.
Moldova's government urgently needs to hear -- NOW! -- from
people of goodwill around the globe!
Your e-mails will help to protect LGBT Moldovans and their supporters
who are taking the first bold steps toward forming a community and
seeking equality under the law.
And your e-mails can help stop the threats of arrest and harassment made
against Rev. Elder Diane Fisher, activist Florin Buhuceanu, and
Moldova's growing, fledgling LGBT community.
1. Write a brief e-mail to the Moldovan
government. Ask them to honor their nation's laws and to allow
the peaceful gathering of LGBT people and their supporters. Ask that the
rights of LGBT people be protected. Let them know the eyes of the
world are focused on Moldova this week.
2. Send your e-mail to as many of the following contacts
as possible:
-- Moldovan Ministry of Justice -- secretariat@justice.gov.md
-- Moldovan Ministry of Social Protection
-- lucia.gavrilita@mpsfc.gov.md
-- Moldovan Advocate for Human Rights --
cpdom@mdl.net
-- Moldova's Embassy in Washington, DC
-- washington@mfa.md
-- Chisinau City Hall (Moldova's Capital City)
- primaria@pmc.md
3. Forward this Action Alert to
friends, LGBT groups, and listservs.
4. All people of faith are encouraged to hold LGBT
Moldovans and their supporters in your prayers, and to pray for a
breakthrough from the Moldovan government.
The situation is critical. Time is of the essence. Your help can make a
difference. Please, please take action now.
From the MCC Global Justice
Team
The Reverend Pat Bumgardner, Chair
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