Sign petition to crack down on conflict diamonds
Jun 9th, 2010 by Katie
Just as we were putting together our last post about the Kimberley Process coming under criticism, Ethical Weddings suppliers, Brilliant Earth got in touch to tell us about their campaign to call for reform to the Kimberley Process (KP). They say:
Diamond mining is fueling conflict and contributing to political oppression and unspeakable human suffering, including rape, torture, murder, and forced labor. Unfortunately, the response of the KP has proven far from adequate. Zimbabwean diamonds mined with complete disregard for basic human rights are currently being sold in jewelry stores with “conflict free” certification.
Several years ago, following the global outcry against blood diamonds that led to the KP, Brilliant Earth was founded to pioneer a new way of doing business in the jewelry industry. Our idea was simple: to offer high-quality jewelry that is ethical and beneficial for all involved. As a retailer, we feel passionate about—and even responsible for—creating a more humane diamond industry.
To further our consumer educational campaigns, we have launched a petition on Change.org to give individuals an easy and effective way to add their voice to the call for KP reform.
To show our support and encourage consumer action, we will donate a dollar to communities harmed by the jewelry trade for every new signature up to $10,000!
Sign the petition to lend your support to this campaign.
For more info on the problems with the Kimberley Process, take a look at the video Brilliant Earth has posted on YouTube: ‘Blood diamonds being labeled as “Conflict-Free”‘
We’d love to get your thoughts on the Kimberley Process and hear about your experiences trying to buy conflict-free diamonds. Just leave a comment below.
Katie
I like to know if kids are slave to work diamond. Support kids with parents are a family, Don’t let kids work child labor.
Without war in Africa. Support kids go to school and happy with family. Health, Spiritual, and finaincal.
Nam MYoho Renge kYo!
Unfortunately, there is no guarantee of conflict-free diamonds (other than lab-created diamonds). Moreover, conflict-free does not mean ethically sourced. A diamond can be conflict-free, but still marked by pollution, violence, and human rights abuses. Concerned consumers should seek out responsibly mined diamonds and support companies who demonstrate a sincere commitment to reforming the industry. You can learn more at http://www.WearYourCommitment.com, our blog with lots of information.
C5company.com
It’s sad when people are killed or raped for our own adornments,I tried to sign petition but it’s not allowing it said the time has passed for the petition. Why?
There was an error with the petition but it’s live again now – please sign!
With horrific events like these happening, I think it would be better to not simply buy diamonds as jewelry or adornment, thus reducing the demand for it.
bridepower.com