Message to the IOC
If you catch and carry the flame and if you sign your name, you show your support for the message below.The worldwide relay for human rights has reached its goal in Beijing. On behalf of all the people that signed in we will deliver the following letter to the president of the IOC Mr. Jacques Rogge, stating the number of people who helped carry the Play Fair labour rights torch to Beijing! For the latest news on this and other Play Fair actions, see www.playfair2008.org
Beijing, May 1 2008,
Dear Mr. Rogge,
As you are well aware ’One World One Dream’ fully reflects the essence and universal values of the Olympic spirit. We have a dream too…
To win this medal the IOC must ensure that respect for workers rights is an integral part of the Olympic Charter and of the IOC Code of Ethics. Make it a condition for future Olympic Games that the host country must have ratified and implemented the core ILO conventions. Require that, as a contractual condition in its licensing, sponsorship and marketing agreements, labour practices and working conditions involved in the production of IOC branded products comply with internationally recognised labour standards.
Maltreatment and exploitation of workers violates internationally accepted standards and is contrary to the Olympic ideals of ethics and fair play. Unfortunately you haven’t addressed these problems although you have been urged to take action since 2003.
We strongly believe that the IOC has the power and the responsibility to significantly improve working conditions in countries hosting the Olympic Games. We urge you to accept your responsibilities and take action now!
Sincerely,
11907 Catch the flame torch bearers worldwide from 88 countries
Dear Mr. Rogge,
As you are well aware ’One World One Dream’ fully reflects the essence and universal values of the Olympic spirit. We have a dream too…
A medal for the Olympics on labour rights.
To win this medal the IOC must ensure that respect for workers rights is an integral part of the Olympic Charter and of the IOC Code of Ethics. Make it a condition for future Olympic Games that the host country must have ratified and implemented the core ILO conventions. Require that, as a contractual condition in its licensing, sponsorship and marketing agreements, labour practices and working conditions involved in the production of IOC branded products comply with internationally recognised labour standards.
Maltreatment and exploitation of workers violates internationally accepted standards and is contrary to the Olympic ideals of ethics and fair play. Unfortunately you haven’t addressed these problems although you have been urged to take action since 2003.
We strongly believe that the IOC has the power and the responsibility to significantly improve working conditions in countries hosting the Olympic Games. We urge you to accept your responsibilities and take action now!
Sincerely,
11907 Catch the flame torch bearers worldwide from 88 countries
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11907 people have carried the Play Fair Torch demanding a change from the IOC!