Dear friends,>> <https://secure.avaaz.org/en/paralympics_fiasco_saheb_hossain_do/?bXzMScb&v=56388>>> *Filthy toilets, no running water, unhygienic food and no ramps! *That's> how pathetic living conditions were for us at a recent national paralympic> meet. But *in 24 hours, the main organisers are meeting in Bangalore to> discuss this fiasco* and if we act now to demand tough action, we can> ensure our athletes never have to suffer such conditions again. Act now:>>> [image: SIGN HERE]> <https://secure.avaaz.org/en/paralympics_fiasco_saheb_hossain_do/?bXzMScb&v=56388>> I'm a blind gold-medallist runner for India. I competed at the recent> paralympics meet in Ghaziabad and personally experienced the *shocking> living conditions -- filthy toilets, unhygienic food and no ramps!!> *Paralympians> like me have fought this for years but the *only thing that will ensure> change, is if you stand with us to demand dignity.*>> The media attention has given me a ray of hope and *in 24 hours, we can> push for action *-- because the main organisers, the Paralympics Committee> of India are meeting in Bangalore to discuss their recent debacle.>> If no one pays attention to their meeting, nothing will happen and we'll> lose another chance to improve our Paralympics. So *let's get thousands of> us demanding a **fair, time-bound probe with a public report right now.*>> Please help me get over 30,000 signatures by tomorrow and show the> Paralympics sports organisers that *athletes have the backing of ordinary> people. They can't get away with such shoddy games anymore. *Act now:>> https://secure.avaaz.org/en/paralympics_fiasco_saheb_hossain_do/?bXzMScb&v=56388>> When I started going blind, I decided to become a runner because I wanted> to achieve something in my life. My friends and even my dad used to say> that no good would come out of running. But I disagreed -- it's given my> life meaning and *I feel so proud when I win medals for my state and my> country. What upsets me though is the attitude of the government and the> people managing paralympic sports in India. *They show no sensitivity and> offer very little support to paralympians, many of whom come from very poor> families.>> Despite being in no position to host the 15th National Para-Athletics, the> Paralympic Committee of India still went ahead with the games in Ghaziabad> in Uttar Pradesh. Now they are blaming the government for lack of funds and> five members of the Executive Committee have been sacked. I've watched this> drama for years -- but what finally gives me hope is the massive public> outcry after the media exposed the squalid conditions.>> *There is still no official report or even a deadline to produce one, on> this whole fiasco. *That's why our pressure is needed. If we push the> Paralympic Committee to conduct a time-bound probe and submit a public> report, we can ensure that our athletes never have to put up with this> terrible treatment again.>> Let's get to 30,000 signatures by Saturday before the Paralympic Committee> meeting. Act now:>> https://secure.avaaz.org/en/paralympics_fiasco_saheb_hossain_do/?bXzMScb&v=56388>> The Avaaz community has come together to champion the rights of the weak> against the strong. Let's do it again in India for the rights of athletes> who have made such a huge contribution to the country and yet who are not> getting the respect we deserve.>> With hope and determination,> Saheb Hossain with the Avaaz team>> More information:>> Paralympic Committee of India constitutes enquiry committee (Times of> India):> http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/Paralympic-Committee-of-India-consti...> <http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/more-sports/athletics/Paralympic-Committee-of-India-constitutes-enquiry-committee/articleshow/46665677.cms>>> Five members suspended from Paralympic Committee of India (Firstpost):> http://www.firstpost.com/sports/national-para-athletics-controversy-five-members-suspended-paralympi...> <http://www.firstpost.com/sports/national-para-athletics-controversy-five-members-suspended-paralympic-committee-india-2178215.html>>> No ramps, dirty toilets: Paralympic meet nightmare for differently-abled> athletes (NDTV):> http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/no-ramps-dirty-toilets-paralympic-meet-nightmare-for-differently-able...> <http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/no-ramps-dirty-toilets-paralympic-meet-nightmare-for-differently-abled-athletes-748670>>> Discriminated and ignored: The sad story of India's paralympians> (Firstpost):> http://www.firstpost.com/sports/discriminated-and-ignored-the-sad-story-of-indias-paralympians-20534...> <http://www.firstpost.com/sports/discriminated-and-ignored-the-sad-story-of-indias-paralympians-2053495.html>>>>>>>>> *Avaaz.org is a 41-million-person global campaign network* that works to> ensure that the views and values of the world's people shape global> decision-making. ("Avaaz" means "voice" or "song" in many languages.) Avaaz> members live in every nation of the world; our team is spread across 18> countries on 6 continents and operates in 17 languages. Learn about some of> Avaaz's biggest campaigns here> <http://www.avaaz.org/en/highlights.php/?footer>, or follow us on Facebook> <http://www.facebook.com/Avaaz> or Twitter <http://twitter.com/Avaaz>.>> You are getting this message because you signed "Stop Rape and Intimidation> of Women <http://www.avaaz.org/en/justice_for_rape_victim>" on 2012-02-25> using the email address sruti.d...@gmail.com.> To ensure that Avaaz messages reach your inbox, please add av...@avaaz.org>
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