As someone deeply concerned by the ongoing crisis in Palestine, I am moved to action by the atrocious human rights violations occurring in Gaza. The situation is dire and demands immediate international attention. The Genocide Convention, adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948, was designed for moments like these - to prevent and punish acts of genocide. It only requires one state to invoke this convention and change both the narrative and international dynamic surrounding this issue.

The power of people pressing their governments can make a difference. This is where we all can contribute something meaningful towards increasing pressure on our respective governments. We need your support to urge our leaders into invoking the Genocide Convention.

According to Human Rights Watch, Israel's treatment of Palestinians amounts to apartheid – a crime against humanity under international law (source: HRW report 2021). This is not just about politics; it's about humanity and preventing a potential genocide from taking place.

Israel continues to inflict harm on Palestinian civilians for six weeks, yet there's been no call for a ceasefire in #Gaza from the US, UK, and EU. To Western leaders: If you vote against a #CeasefireNOW and the full resumption of aid to Gaza, you may be seen as implicitly supporting the use of military force on defenseless civilians, endorsing potential violations of UN international law and treaties amounting to genocide. Your position is duly noted, and remember, there's no statute of limitations on war crimes and involvement in crimes against humanity.

Please join us in demanding that our government takes immediate action by invoking the Genocide Convention for Palestine. Let's stand together against human rights violations and work towards peace and justice for all Palestinians. Sign this petition today!

Write My Name by Zayna Azam