Macedonian Human Rights Movement International (MHRMI)

[Frank]

The diaspora inst seen or heard the plea and response is well nice but irrelevant

What we need to do have formal relationship with action groups in the Republic who have the same understanding on the Issues Macedonia faces, but whom were are these Macedonian Citizens?

We need to take another approach I don't know what it is but I can say I fell angry frustrated and dam annoyed with the Macedonian People, them the most. It has been well over 20 years since Independence and still Macedonians display the same lack of understanding on Civil Society and action in changing the rot

They rather ask me to send money so they can buy the latest mobile Phone then go on a Weekend Holiday

[Soldier of Macedon]

That was a good response. Now is the time for all Macedonian groups that are concerned for the survival of the Macedonian state and people to take a firm, solid and non-compromising stance against a government that has lied to its people for years.

Neither DPNE or SDS are worthy (or capable) of leading Macedonia out of this mess.

[Phoenix]

what are the compelling mechanisms for the macedonian government to listen to the diaspora and take actions based on their demands?

conversely, what are the compelling mechanisms for a few individuals who are politicians TODAY to forever change the identity of EVERY single Macedonian...

[Volk]

Great response!

[MHRMI]

Action Alert: MHRMI Demands Resignation of Racist Liberal MP Jim Karygiannis

Action Alert: MHRMI Demands Immediate Resignation of Racist Liberal MP Jim Karygiannis

Toronto, Canada (March 8, 2011) - Liberal MP Jim Karygiannis spewed out more anti-Macedonian hate speech at a lecture titled "Insight to Hellenism" at the University of Toronto on March 5, 2011. While praising the lecture, which glorified Greece's policy of denying the existence and persecution of its large Macedonian minority and which defended Greece's bombing of Macedonian civilians during Greece's Civil War, Karygiannis once again referred to Macedonians as "Skopjans". This is a term used by Greece to negate the ethnic identity of Macedonians and evokes Greece’s horrific campaigns, past and present, at ethnically cleansing or forcibly assimilating its large Macedonian minority.

Karygiannis encouraged one of the guest speakers, Christos Karatzios, to send a letter to Canadian MPs and to "... come and enlighten the rest of my colleagues on what is Greece..." . He accused Prime Minister Harper of "selling out" Greek-Canadians because of the Conservative Party's recognition of Macedonia.

But will the Liberal Party reprimand him?

Karygiannis referred to Macedonians as "Skopjans" in an interview for the Globe and Mail on September 21, 2007, following Canada's recognition of the Republic of Macedonia. Canadian-Macedonians were outraged and flooded the Liberal Party with demands that Karygiannis be reprimanded. The Liberal Party ignored the issue and instead chose to attack the Conservative Party's recognition of Macedonia, pandering to the Greek-Canadian community.

Ironically, the Liberal Party and their apologists consistently accuse the Conservative Party of the underhanded tactics that Liberals employ. The federal and provincial Conservatives have come under recent attack for targeting ethnic voters and for ties to banned separatist groups. However, pandering to ethnic communities is a Liberal specialty and it is Jim Karygiannis who has notorious ties to the Tamil Tigers, classified by the Canadian government as a terrorist organization. Paradoxically, Karygiannis is an Associate Member of the House of Commons' Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

Macedonian Human Rights Movement International (MHRMI) calls on Canadian politicians, regardless of party affiliation, to demand Jim Karygiannis' immediate resignation. We ask that concerned Canadians do the same via the contact information below. Jim Karygiannis' continued presence in Parliament is an affront to traditional Canadian values.

Members of Parliament

https://webinfo.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/MainMPsCompleteList.aspx?TimePeriod=Current&Language=E

Liberal Party of Canada

https://www.liberal.ca/contact/

81 Metcalfe Street, Suite 600
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 6M8
Phone : (613) 237-0740
Fax : (613) 235-7208
email : [email protected]

Conservative Party of Canada

https://www.conservative.ca/footer/contact_us

#1204 - 130 Albert Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5G4
Toll free: (866) 808-8407
Phone: (613) 755-2000

New Democratic Party of Canada

https://www.ndp.ca/contact

300 - 279 Laurier West
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5J9
Phone: 613-236-3613
Toll Free: 1-866-525-2555
Fax: 613-230-9950
TTY: 1-866-776-7742

Green Party of Canada

https://www.greenparty.ca/contact

305-75 Albert Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7
Toll-free: 1-866-868-3447
Telephone: (613) 562-4916
Fax: (613) 482-4632
[email protected]
[email protected]

Bloc Québécois

https://www.blocquebecois.org/joindre.aspx

3730, boul. Crémazie Est
4e étage
Montréal (Québec)
H2A 1B4
Téléphone : 514 526-3000
Télécopieur : 514 526-2868

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Macedonian Human Rights Movement International (MHRMI) has been active on human and national rights issues for Macedonians and other oppressed peoples since 1986. For more information, please visit www.mhrmi.org, or contact MHRMI at 416-850-7125, or [email protected].

[Mr Brandy]

Excellent! Thank you MHRMI for issuing this Action Alert.
Keep up the great work!

[Mactruth]

Awesome job MHRMI, the only way to gain respect is to respect oneself. Macedonians cannot try to appease Greece or the Greeks, and must continue exposing hate against us.

People died in the past for Macedonia and Macedonians, we cannot spit on them by not caring. Bravo!

[makedonche]

MHRMI
Well done as usual!

[Niko777]

Thank you MHRMI !!!

[Grotius]

well done MHRMI. a strong response, as is necessary. let's hope this clown gets what he deserves.

[Bill77]

While praising the lecture, which glorified Greece's policy of denying the existence and persecution of its large Macedonian minority and which defended Greece's bombing of Macedonian civilians during Greece's Civil War

I don't think i can stomach watching/listening such tasteless evil propaganda by Greeks. Therefor i have not viewed the clip of the lecture.

But if this is the case and its clear that this liberal politician is denying the existence and defending Greece's bombing of Macedonians, then a strong campaign must be made and paint this sick man with the same brush as you would with a sick Neo nazi who make similar claims today against the Jews such as denying the holocaust. I am talking about Adds, street banners, public demonstrations. Get the government involved, possibly even the Jewish communitee. Not only would this expose the rat and end his career, but here is the chance to make the public aware of the plight the Macedonians had to endure during the civil war and expose the real Greece.

[Prolet]

Spolaj Ti MHRMI, This is great

[George S.]

Nothing but vile & revolting lecture that should be condemned & this person should be sacked for making such despicable comments on the macedonians.

[julie]

defended Greece's bombing of Macedonian civilians during Greece's Civil War, Karygiannis once again referred to Macedonians as "Skopjans

Well done MHRMI, am disturbed by anyone defending the bombing of civilians, it is disgusting, and that derogatory comment is something that should hasten the demise of his career

[makedonche]

I sent him a tersely worded email demanding his resignation and another one to the Liberal Party demanding they sack him.........although he's already sacked.......sack of shit that is!