As long as it takes
"I want to go back to my
own kids and look them in the face again knowing
that I've done all I can to try and save the children
of Iraq and other countries who are dying because
of my government's unjust, amoral, fear - and money
- driven policies. These children and people of other
countries are every bit as valuable and worthy of
love as my precious wife and children."
How many must die?
Brian started his 24/7 vigil in
2001 to protest about the suffering of Iraqis during
the 1990s because of economic sanctions. He continues
because of all those who have, and continue, to suffer
as a result of the invasion and occupation of Iraq.
In Oct 2004 The Lancet estimated that 100,000
Iraqis have died. In Oct 2006 it was estimated that 655,000
people have died in Iraq as a result of the 2003
invasion (see
more here). And how many millions of other lives
have been blighted for ever?
Send Brian a postcard of support c/o Parliament Square,
London SW1A
This photo was taken by
Gemma Day in Dec 04 for an Independent
on Sunday article.
See all
media articles.
Mark Thomas,
comedian and campaigner, 2004
" ...Now they wish to evict
Brian from his place of protest. Maybe because he
is an embarrassment to
such a war mongering government. Whatever their reason
it is wrong. A democracy that can not stand one
man and some placards outside its front doors doesn't
seem to have much faith in itself. That is
why I support Brian for Parliament."
The heroic Brian
Haw
Letter in The Independent, 2 Aug 05
Sir: Brian Haw has struck a major blow for
international peace in his passive defiance of government aggression in the face
of his peace protest (report, 30 July). I cannot think of anyone who has sacrificed
as much as he has on a personal level in the cause of peace in this country and I
would like to see him being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Andrew Stephenson,
Newhaven, East Sussex
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PRESS RELEASE
Friday 1 June 2007
PARLIAMENT SQUARE PEACE PROTESTOR MARKS
6TH YEAR OF DEMONSTRATING
On Saturday 2 June it will be 6 years since Brian Haw started
his protest against this government's foreign policy on Iraq
- against the economic sanctions that were crippling the country
and causing huge suffering to the Iraqi people.
There will be a gathering in Parliament Square
at 2pm on Saturday 2nd June for supporters of Mr Haw to mark
this achievement with him.
Brian Haw has continued his protest every day and
night since 2nd June 2001, protesting about what is happening
in Iraq, standing up
for those in other countries suffering as a result of this country's
actions and standing up for human rights everywhere.
He has continued despite the severe restrictions
on the right to protest around Parliament which were introduced
under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act in 2005, against
which Brian and others continue to assert their right to freedom
of assembly and speech at the heart of power. [A]
In February this year Brian won Channel 4's Most
Inspiring Political Figure of the Year Award 2007. He won with
over 50% of the public vote.
[B]
Contact and information:
Parliament Square Peace Campaign, 07791 486484,
http://www.parliament-square.org.uk
Notes:
A. For a detailed history of the campaign against the Serious
Organised
Crime and Police Act 2005 see:
http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/actions/2006/socpa/
B. The Channel 4 broadcast of the award ceremony can be seen
here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKvhsJJBF-0.
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