Petition into No 10 Downing Street.
Petition handed in this morning to No 10 Downing Street, official home of the British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Okhwan Yoon continues his “Hunger Strike for Peace” opposite St. Margaret’s Church, in the shadows of Westminster cathedral. During the day it is unbearably hot in his small insignificant tent that is lost in the array of similar tents along the pavement.
His message continues…….
“ONE KOREA, ONE WORLD”
Day 39 of Hunger Strike for "Freedom and Unity in Korea".
Okhwan Yoon is now on day 39 of his hunger strike outside the Houses Of Parliament, here in the UK.
http://london.indymedia.org/articles/9548
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kTj-00cj1U
Okhwan
Years on a bike. Is it enough?
Ministers from Westminster Abbey and the Methodist Central Hall are praying for Okhwan.
Okhwan Yoon. Photo taken on day 34 of his hunger strike
Okhwan Yoon has now been on hunger strike at Parliament square for 37 days. On Monday a Minister from the Methodist Central Hall came to visit him and offer comfort. They have been trying to contact a Korean speaking Minister but have had difficulty in doing so, due to the August holiday period, when so many people are away or are uncontactable.
It is similar to the Tamil Protest and hunger strike in 2009 when the Government was on holiday and it was impossible to contact anyone in an official capacity.
Parliament Square 1st August 2011
Okhwan Yoon is from SOUTH KOREA and started his hunger strike at Parliament Square on the 26th June 2011.
He has been travelling Internationally for the past 10 years visiting 192 countries. His mission has been to spread the message of peace, love and unity for all people wherever and whoever they are. He has journeyed through the mountains of Afghanistan and also ventured into Iran. He has been made welcome and treated with respect wherever he has gone. Sadly and ironically, he has as yet, not been able to visit the northern part of his country KOREA.
"ONE WORLD, ONE KOREA"
A daily Petition is handed into No 10 Downing Street, Whitehall UK.
Okhwan Yoon continues his hunger strike, despite very little support or publicity.
North Korean politics is not an area in which western politicians care to venture.
Okwan needs support in his truly gallant effort in highlighting that it is in everyone’s interest to promote peace in our world.
http://4therecord.org/2011/07/13/okhwan-yoon-on-hunger-strike-parliament-square-uk/
We need to make peace in Parliament Square.
“TO STOP WAR – THE PEOPLE MUST STOP”
Country-wide, March , Rally, Protest or…
Action or in-action, make a stand for peace!
Not including: on-duty emergency and essential workers, whose work we support.
We will never have freedom or peace of mind while people are being oppressed.
Brian Haw peacefully passed away this Saturday 18th June 2011.
Brian Haw stood by his conviction that injustice and oppression was unacceptable, and should be cried out against. He inspired many to stand up for what they believed.
Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time.
Peacestrike Campaign
Parliament Square
PLEA FOR PEACE IN PARLIAMENT SQUARE
We urgently NEED to make the Peace in Parliament Square,for the sake of the people on who’s behalf we are suppose to be campaigning for.
There are deep rooted grievances at the Square that should be put aside if we are to have any real chance of working effectively for peace.
Any personal allegations made against individuals in the Peacestrike Campaign can be dealt with and we are willing to do so. We can defend our actions if required.
Peacestrike is working to promote peace for all people. We do not promote any acts of confrontation or abuse, aimed at anyone. We do not encourage any abuse of ANY individual, regardless who they are. We may have made mistakes. If we have faltered, then we have apologised. We are open to discussion and indeed we would like open dialogue with everyone at the Square. If there is a problem then we….
NEED TO TALK!
With the impending threat of the new ‘POLICE REFORM AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BILL’ going through Parliament right now, this would be a good time to unite for the common cause of defending Parliament Square for the RIGHT reasons. Surly we can do that?
BOTTOM LINE…..IF WE ARE UNABLE, AS A PEACE MOVEMENT,TO SORT OUT OUR OWN HOUSE, HOW ARE WE SUPPOSE TO RECONCILE THE TRAGIC ISSUES OF ISRAEL, PALESTINE AND AFGHANISTAN ETC?
We are not asking people to come down to the Square and take sides or get involved in all the “negative” issues. We send out this plea for people to come down to promote peace and spread some love, in order to lift the very heavy atmosphere that hangs over the place at present. There is also quite a large group of homeless people. They are disenfranchised and distressed at times. However, they are trying to survive, and are generally in good humour, despite obvious struggles and issues. We all need support and encouragement…..It is not our place to say whether they should be at the Square or not. The point is, until they are moved on, for whatever reason, they are entitled to be there. At present, it is their home.
The peace movement is not Parliament Square, it is made up of all the campaigns, groups, and individuals who speak out against oppresion and injustice. We are all a part of the on-going struggle, and we are all linked in the work we collectively do. We are not separate, and we all need each others support. No one does it on their own!
We may not be able to heal the individual relationship breakdowns that have taken hold in the Square, but we must not allow it to become a “NO GO ZONE! Come along and bring some peace, positive thoughts and views. Above all, don’t go away disenchanted! Without effort and goodwill there is no hope for change.
WE HAVE AN INTERNATIONAL DUTY, AND RESPONSIBILITY, TO ALL VICTIMS OF WAR AND OPPRESSION, TO SET ASIDE OUR PERSONAL DIFFERENCES.
This message goes out in good faith.
Maria Gallastegui
Peacestrike Campaign
Parliament Square
15th June 2011
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/RSS/policereformandsocialresponsibility.xml
Keep up with this Bill as it travels through Parliament.
The Bill is now at Committee Stage in the House of Lords.
This Bill could be passed into law by the beginning of the Summer recess.
This is of more concern at the moment, than the High Court Injunction, which will not be heard until October. Please be alert to this very real impending threat.
Also, as a point of interest, there are a further two Bills in the system. They have started in the House of Lords.
DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE VICINITY OF PARLIAMENT SQUARE (REMOVAL OF AUTHORISATION REQUIREMENTS) BILL 2010-2011
PARLIAMENT SQUARE (MANAGEMENT)BILL 2010-2011
http://services.parliament.uk/bills/RSS/parliamentsquaremanagementhl.xml