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URGENT ACTION! URGENT ACTION!

We would like to make an URGENT REQUEST. As of today we have a real possibility of STOPPING THE ILISU DAM - with your support.

It will only take 10 minutes of your time, but your help will make all the difference.

The Issue

Today the government released a Report (prepared by the International Development Select Committee, a cross-party government group) which states that "Cover for the Ilisu Dam should not be provided". It says that the dam has been "planned in contravention of international standards" and raises concerns over the human rights, peace and security, and environmental impacts of the project.

This is a major development. as Mark Thomas says, "It's political dynamite".

What you can do

We can't let the government try quietly to bury this report. This is perhaps the best chance we'll ever have of stopping UK involvement in the Ilisu Dam. While we've had great media coverage for the report, the government will only feel its full effect if MPs all over the UK start asking questions.

So please send the suggested letter below (or your own) to your local MP and enclose a copy of the report.

It will be much more effective if you write to your MP at his or her local constituency office. You can get this by:

  • CALLING 0207 2194272 AND ASKING FOR THE OFFICE OF YOUR LOCAL MP, WHO WILL GIVE YOU HIS OR HER ADDRESS.
  • IF YOU'RE NOT CERTAIN WHO YOUR MP IS, YOU CAN CHECK VIA THE WEB ON http://www.locata.co.uk/commons
  • TO MAKE A REAL IMPACT, PLEASE REQUEST A MEETING WITH YOUR MP TO DISCUSS THE REPORT'S FINDINGS.
  • IF YOU PREFER TO SEND THE LETTER VIA EMAIL, SOME MPs HAVE EMAIL CONTACTS LISTED ON http://www.parliament.uk/commons/lib/almsad.htm
  • PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN YOU'VE SENT YOUR LETTER AND TO WHICH MP

Thank you very much for your support - with your help we stand a real chance of winning!

Suggested letter to your MP:

Dear ….. MP,

RE: THE ILISU DAM PROJECT, SOUTHEAST TURKEY

I would like to draw your attention to the enclosed report: International Development Select Committee Report: Summary of Conclusions and Recommendations'.

I am deeply concerned about the Government's proposed support for the Ilisu Dam Project in Southeast Turkey via its Export Credit Guarantee Department. The International Development Select Committee's report, released on 12th July, only confirms my belief that this project should not receive UK government support.

The report states that: "Cover for the Ilisu Dam should not be granted" and says it has been planned in contravention of international standards.

I would be very grateful if you could raise this issue with the relevant Ministers: Richard Caborn, Stephen Byers and Robin Cook. Also, I would like to request a meeting with you to discuss my concerns and the findings of the International Development Select Committee.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,

[Read the government report]

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