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Stop whaling for World Oceans Day!

Demand justice for the Tokyo Two and the whales

We are at a pivotal time in the history of whale conservation. As Junichi Sato and Toru Suzuki, known as the Tokyo Two, await a verdict in the whale meat embezzlement trial in Japan, the future of whaling will come under scrutiny at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting this month - in Morocco.

Call for an end to whaling in the Southern Ocean and support Junichi and Toru by writing to Japan's Foregin Minister.

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Dear Sir,
 
In the last year, Japan has taken important steps to lead the world on environmental issues. By embracing climate solutions instead of short-term profits, Japan has proved itself to be a progressive and forward-thinking voice on global issues. I am writing to ask that again Japan again make a decision based on the future.

Japan’s 'scientific' whaling in the Southern Ocean whale sanctuary has stained the image and reputation of Japan for decades. The Antarctic ocean is one of our last pristine marine ecosystems and should finally become the sanctuary that was intended decades ago. Japan’s commitment to end whaling in the Southern Ocean would be an appropriate way to mark the International Year of Biodiversity. This can happen at the next meeting of the International Whaling Commission in Morocco this month

Two years ago, Junichi Sato and Toru Suzuki, two Japanese Greenpeace activists exposed the corruption and embezzlement behind your government’s whaling programme. Instead of investigating their claims, Japan has put these two men on trial. They risk up to ten years in jail for a peaceful protest motivated purely by public interest. I respectfully request that you do all you can to honour Japan’s commitments to international human rights agreements by ending this prosecution.
 
The prosecution of Sato and Suzuki – known as the Tokyo Two - has produced further international outcry and concern. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights noted her concern at their prosecution during a recent visit to Japan and the United Nations Human Rights Council Working Group on Arbitrary Detention concluded the prosecution was political and the human rights of the two men had been abused. Numerous other organisations and legal experts have registered similar concerns.

Please listen to the global community. End the whaling operations and the trial that are undermining Japan’s potential for environmental leadership.
 
Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

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