On October 15-16, people from all over the world who have been harmed by Monsanto will convene in The Hague, Netherlands, for the International Monsanto Tribunal.

Witness selection is nearly complete. A panel of distinguished judges has been installed. Monsanto has been invited. And plans for the People’s Assembly, two days of workshops and strategy sessions that will also be held in The Hague, are nearly final.

The Monsanto Tribunal is a citizens’ tribunal. It is being organized by the people, for the people, to draw attention to Monsanto’s crimes against human health and the environment.

As with any people-powered citizens’ initiative, the Monsanto Tribunal is also being funded by—the people.

OCA has committed a substantial amount to make sure witnesses who can’t afford their own travel expenses are able to attend. This week, we’re reaching out to you to help raise the necessary funds. And we’re hoping you will reach out to your personal networks, too.

For those of you on Facebook, there’s an easy way to let your friends know about the Tribunal, and encourage them to support it. Here’s how it works:

1.    Go here. 
2.    Instead of clicking on the “Donate” button, click on “Create Fundraiser.”
3.    In the box that pops up, write “Monsanto Tribunal” in the field marked “Fundraiser Title.”
4.    In the “Tell Your Story” field write a few lines explaining to your friends and family why the Monsanto Tribunal is important, and why you personally hope they will support it.
5.    Set a deadline and a goal—how much do you want to raise?
6.    If you like, upload your photo, or another photo that you think will inspire your friends to donate.
7.    Click “Create.”
8.    Now, Invite your Facebook friends to your fundraiser, the same way you’d invite them to an event 

That’s it! 

If you’re not on Facebook, but you want to donate directly to the Monsanto Tribunal, please click here. Thank you!