Open Letter

Here is a copy of the letter that IBO will be sending to the different Human Rights organizations around the world:

To whom it may concern:

I am writing to you on behalf of the newly formed International Basque Organization, Inc. (IBO).

I am the coordinator for IBO's Human Rights Committee which has as its mission to form a network with other world wide organizations and individuals that work on an everyday basis to improve the conditions of those who because of their ethnicity, nationality, gender or religion have to face intolerance and suffer attacks on their basic freedoms.

Today the Basque society faces a serious threat. Our whole culture is being labeled as an apology of terrorism, and the reality of the Basque Country is manipulated in the international media to fit the agenda of those who deny the Basques their right to self-determination, a right that is protected by the UN charter.

As Basque people continue to petition for their inherent right to search for their own political options and solutions to the present conflict they are met with threats, unusual punishment and loss of their personal freedoms by the Spanish State as well as subtle but formidable resistance from the French State. This harsh reality robs the Basque people of the right to excercize and have access to free press, the right to fair elections, freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom from false arrest and imprisonment.

If you are interested in establishing communication with IBO, will you please contact us? It is our hope to develop mutually supportive relationships with dedicated human rights professionals. If you need more information don't hesitate to ask; we are here to shed light on the Basque culture, language and history. Here is the link to our site:

www.euskojustice.org

International Basque Organization.

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