International

On April 30, the December 12th Movement (D12) organized one of the many global mass demonstrations, to say to Western imperialist—“Hands Off Traoré!” Approximately 200 people rallied in front of the French Mission and then marched to the United States Mission to the United Nations.

Coordinated demonstrations were part of a global day of support for the nation of Burkina Faso and President Ibrahim Traoré’s Pan-Africanist and anti-imperialist stance. D12 Chairperson, Omowale Clay declared: “We came here to the French mission to let them know that they will never again steal our resources. They will never again steal our rights. They will never again steal our wealth. That which belongs to the people must be returned to the people.”

The December 12th Movement International Secretariat has observer status with the African Union, acquired with the Organization of African Unity in the late 90’s. Our significant international work has involved holding a massive relief drive for flood victims in Mozambique, fighting against sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, and annual African Liberation Day events.

December 12th Movement International Secretariat, a non governmental organization (NGO) with consultative status in the United Nations Economic and Social Council, has participated since 19in the, then Commission on Human Rights now Human Rights Council since 1989, representing 40 million Africans in the United States. The Secretariat has established firm ties and alliances with nations and international organizations around the world. Our consistent and persistent work has resulted in the pivotal hearings on racism and summary executions in the United States.

Under the slogan “It’s Our Blood Down There,” December 12th organized the community to raise money to purchase water for the earthquake victims in Haiti.