Three Nobel Peace Prize winners and several organizations support Ruben Wagensberg
A manifesto of support for activist and ERC deputy Ruben Wagensberg has received the support of three Nobel Peace Prize winners and twenty Catalan and international organizations. This manifesto has been created in response to the accusation of terrorism weighing on Wagensberg in relation to the Democratic Tsunami protests. The Nobel Peace Prize winners who have supported Wagensberg are Jody Williams, awarded for his fight against the use of anti-personnel mines and cluster bombs; Alfonso Pérez Esquivel, activist against military dictatorships in Latin America; and Najet Zammouri, Tunisian human rights activist.
Extensive international support
In addition to the Nobel Peace Prize winners, the manifesto also has the support of several internationally recognized personalities and academics. Among them are Federico Mayor Zaragoza, former director general of UNESCO; Feridoon Aryan, UNICEF Afghanistan Ambassador; and academics like John Paul Lederach, Dr. Thomas Schmidinger and Harsha Walia. This international support demonstrates the importance and impact of Wagensberg’s work in the defense of human rights and his struggle for peace.
Rejecting the charge of terrorism
The signatories of the manifesto strongly reject the accusation of terrorism against Wagensberg. They warn that this accusation is being used to disable and discredit political dissidents and pacifist social movements around the world. They highlight Wagensberg’s pacifist record in the field of human rights and migration, and emphasize that this accusation is contrary to his dedication to helping hundreds of people escape from countries in conflict.
A transversal support
The manifesto also has the support of victims of Islamic State terrorism, organizations such as Amnesty International, the European Civic Forum, the International Institute for Nonviolent Action and the World Organization Against Torture (OMCT), among others. This cross-cutting support demonstrates the importance of Wagensberg’s cause and his fight for justice and human rights.
Conclusion
International support for Ruben Wagensberg is wide and diverse. Three Nobel Peace Prize winners and twenty Catalan and international organizations have supported the activist and ERC deputy in response to the accusation of terrorism that weighs on him. This support demonstrates the importance of their work in the defense of human rights and their fight for peace. It is an example of solidarity and commitment to justice and freedom.