GOOD Statement by Brett Herron,
GOOD Secretary-General
5 October 2024
Today GOOD Secretary General Brett Herron joined a march to Parliament in support of Gaza and its people who continue to face relentless attacks by Israel.
The event was organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) Cape Town to commemorate one year since the start of the genocide.
As GOOD, we are horrified by the ongoing genocide unfolding right in front of the world’s eyes, and by the fact that unfair and imbalanced world power relations continue to permit it.
We demand global action to stop the destruction in Gaza and the invasions in Lebanon, Syria and Yemen by Israel. We further demand that South Africa’s Parliament implement the Apartheid Bill and impose sanctions on Israel.
We maintain that serious pressure must be applied to change the structure of our global organisations, in particular the United Nations, that continues to allow this disproportionate power to a few privileged nations.
We ask again, if the UN cannot hold its own members accountable or negotiate justice and peace, then what purpose does it serve?
The world needs real and lasting peace in the region that is rooted in justice for Palestinians and supported by a sovereign, free Palestine.
This is not the time to be neutral or silent – this is the time to speak up and take action. We cannot allow power to go unchecked, while those who can make a difference look away.
Media Enquiries:
Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of Parliament
Cell: 082 518 3264
Email: bretth@forgood.org.za
Janke Tolmay, GOOD Media Manager
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Email: janke@forgood.org.za