Stop Trafficking, Oppression and Prostitution of Children and
Women
September 14th, 2000
The Hon. Secretary Artemio Tuquero
Department of Justice
Padre Faura
Manila, Philippines
Sub: Father Shay Cullen, PREDA
Dear Mr. Secretary,
STOP (Stop Trafficking, Oppression and Prostitution of children and women) wishes to reiterate its support for Father Shay Cullen (PREDA). We would sincerely request you to consider the immediate dismissal of the false charges against him.
Fr Cullen is a pioneering crusader for children's rights. His exemplary work and dedication in rescuing children subjected to sexual abuse and exploitation needs no introduction. Being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize is indeed a testament to the outstanding spirit and selfless work of Fr Cullen. It is inevitable that in the course of his courageous work, he has earned the wrath of many, especially of the child abusers themselves. Fr Cullen's indomitable spirit has exposed many paedophiles and their collaborators. As a result, the 'revenge tactics' employed by these people are as shameful as their very acts of exploitation. To accuse such a dedicated and honest individual as Fr Cullen is a very shameful statement on the state of our present society, one that is becoming increasingly unsafe for those vulnerable.
STOP stands by Fr Shay Cullen and PREDA, as we request you and the Philippine Government to help us in protecting the rights of a noble individual who is being falsely persecuted for his daring work in defending and protecting abused children, from the clutches of their very exploiters.
Roma Debabrata
President
STOP, India
via e-mail, dated
September 14, 2000
