Funding international justice

Between 1975 and 1979, the Khmer Rouge government of Cambodia killed and starved an estimated 1 million people - 20% of the country's population. Now the UN and Cambodia have established a tribunal to try former Khmer Rouge leaders for their crimes. Unfortunately, it is on the verge of failing before it even begins because the Cambodian government cannot afford to pay for it.

This is an opportunity for New Zealand to show some leadership on the world stage. We have always been defenders of international law and human rights, and we should put our money where our mouth is and do our bit to ensure that those responsible for the Killing Fields face justice. By offering to contribute towards the tribunal, the New Zealand government will be standing up for our fundamental values - and encouraging other nations to do the same.

If you'd like to encourage the government to do the decent thing here, you can email Phil Goff or Marian Hobbs.