Frères des Hommes invited you to sign an open letter to the new president of the United States of America, Barack Obama. More than 1200 people from 60 countries signed the lettre, which has been sent to Mr Obama.

A poster has been made with all the signatories: please click here

Mr President,

Your victory is a tremendous message of hope throughout the world.

You represent true change which is on a par with the influence and responsibilities of the United States of America on the international scene.

As President of the world’s greatest military power, you cannot ignore the growing desire of the worlds’ citizens, that the abolition of poverty gain priority over the arms race.

As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, your clear duty is that of pioneer, leading the United States of America towards progressive disarmament in favour of the abolition of poverty and consensual, sustainable development, both guarantees of a new step for global human safety.

Mr President, we are counting on you.