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<b><span style="font-size:10pt">As you are aware December 10, 2010 marks the second anniversary of the adoption of the Optional Protocol.<span>
</span>This date offers a good opportunity to reiterate our call for ratification of this mechanism to countries around the world. On this occasion, we encourage you to contact your government and make a call for ratification/accession.<span>
</span>So far 3 countries have ratified the Protocol, so we need 7 more ratifications for it to enter into force and many more to ensure it lives up to its potential.<span>
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<p style="text-align: justify; font-weight: bold; " class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt">Model letters and press releases to facilitate this action are available from the address above.<span> </span> A statement issued by the NGO Coalition which you can include in your communication with your State if you think this will strengthen your action is also available on request.</span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10pt">We ask you to please let us know if you are able to take any action or if you have any comments or need more information.<span>
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<b><span style="font-size:10pt">We thank you in advance for any action you are able to take in support of this mechanism.<span>
</span>Once the protocol enters into force, it will close a gap in international human rights law and ensure access to justice to victims of ESCR violations at the international level and strengthen national systems to do the same.</span></b></p>
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