TheFreeQuaker on Nostr: My letter to my U.S. Representative asking them to cosponsor H.R. 9649 to restore ...
My letter to my U.S. Representative asking them to cosponsor H.R. 9649 to restore UNRWA funding.
Dear Representative ABC,
I am writing to you as a concerned citizen and member of the Quaker faith community. My belief in peace, equality, and the inherent worth of every human being compels me to urge you to support the restoration of funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Gaza.
As a Quaker, I believe we are called to speak truth to power and to work towards alleviating suffering wherever we find it. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza deeply troubles me, as I believe it should trouble all who value human life and dignity. The prospect of famine and disease outbreaks in Gaza is not just a political issue, but a moral one that speaks to our shared humanity.
UNRWA serves as the primary source of aid for millions of Palestinians facing dire circumstances. While I acknowledge the concerns that have been raised about the agency, I believe that UNRWA has demonstrated a commitment to addressing these issues through immediate action and reform. The decision by many of our allies to resume funding to UNRWA after careful consideration should encourage us to do the same.
The Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship (SPICES) guide us to seek peaceful solutions and to care for those in need. By supporting the UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act (H.R. 9649), we can take a significant step towards fulfilling these values and preventing further suffering.
I urge you to cosponsor H.R. 9649 and to advocate for its passage. This action would align with our nation's humanitarian principles and our moral obligation to help those in desperate need, regardless of political boundaries.
Thank you for your consideration of this crucial matter. I look forward to hearing about your stance on this issue and any actions you plan to take.
Sincerely,
TheFreeQuaker
Dear Representative ABC,
I am writing to you as a concerned citizen and member of the Quaker faith community. My belief in peace, equality, and the inherent worth of every human being compels me to urge you to support the restoration of funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Gaza.
As a Quaker, I believe we are called to speak truth to power and to work towards alleviating suffering wherever we find it. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza deeply troubles me, as I believe it should trouble all who value human life and dignity. The prospect of famine and disease outbreaks in Gaza is not just a political issue, but a moral one that speaks to our shared humanity.
UNRWA serves as the primary source of aid for millions of Palestinians facing dire circumstances. While I acknowledge the concerns that have been raised about the agency, I believe that UNRWA has demonstrated a commitment to addressing these issues through immediate action and reform. The decision by many of our allies to resume funding to UNRWA after careful consideration should encourage us to do the same.
The Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship (SPICES) guide us to seek peaceful solutions and to care for those in need. By supporting the UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act (H.R. 9649), we can take a significant step towards fulfilling these values and preventing further suffering.
I urge you to cosponsor H.R. 9649 and to advocate for its passage. This action would align with our nation's humanitarian principles and our moral obligation to help those in desperate need, regardless of political boundaries.
Thank you for your consideration of this crucial matter. I look forward to hearing about your stance on this issue and any actions you plan to take.
Sincerely,
TheFreeQuaker