Dear Ranjini

I heard of your plight after a candlelight vigil and would like to write to you to let you know that you have a great deal of support in the Australian Community. Many of us believe that it is a disgrace to deny refugees, having already suffered so much oppression in their homeland, the right to a peaceful and safe existence.

I am not a refugee, I’ve never seen war or known what it’s like to loose family or friends but I do know that we have a duty to take care of each other particularly those who cannot speak up for themselves. My grandparents were refugees and benefited enormously from living in Australia.. it is unfair that for whatever reason, those same rights have not been extended to you or your family. You have my complete support, and I hope that the next time i hear of you you are free and these horrible practices have come to an end.

Please continue to, wherever possible, share your beautiful artwork with us. You have a gift and I hope you are given the ability to foster that gift.

with love, Friendship and support

Matthew James.

Dear Ranjini,

I feel so powerless that this terrible thing has happened to you – yet that is nothing compared to how powerless you must feel. Be strong that so many people are now concerned for you and the others in detention. We must find a better way – this is not a humanitarian way to treat anyone.

Hang in there Ranjini…

Jon

To all of the people who have worked tirelessly to keep the pressure on the Government to release Ranjini, her husband has passed on this amazing image which she drew while inside Villawood.

It is a very touching image, and a reminder to all of us to continue to be that light at the end of the tunnel for Ranjini and her boys.

 

(email me for a printable copy – )

Thanks to Daniel Flitton and The Age who ran the image along with this terrific article this morning.

David Manne’s High Court challenge to indefinite detention begins on Monday, and we are continuing to pressure politicians on every side to support Ranjini’s freedom. This morning Federal MP Kelly O’Dwyer wrote to Chris Bowen requesting an update on the situation – this is in addition to support from The Greens, Rob Oakeshott and former speaker Harry Jenkins.

The pressure continues to mount, and it all thanks to you amazing people who refuse to let Ranjini be denied a voice or her story to disappear.

Keep fighting the good fight,

-Anthony

Hi Ranji akka, We all know what’s happening around you is wrong and that’s why we all fighting for you. I hope all this change and you have a better life with your two kids soon. We all with you..

Sujan

Dear Ranjini

Please except the apologies of an outraged citizen of this country for the inhumane mistreatment yourself and your family have endured at the hands of our paranoid politicians. Australia is a country of justice and is supposed to extend a ‘fair go’ to all and any who seek a new life in this country; and, your family and yourself are no exception.

Ranjini, please know that as more and more Australians become aware of the false imprisonment and unjust ‘supervision’ that you are being forced to endure, they too will be outraged. Ranjini, please know that this will pass, that there will be a time when you and your family will be free to enjoy the liberties and security of this country, just like every other Australian! Just like every other Australian, you have come from another country seeking safety for your family and the oppurtunites that will bring you success and happiness–much like every other Australian who have themselves migrated or have ancestors that migrated to this country in the last 200 years!

Ranjini, I send all my love to you and your family. I know that sometimes the pace of Justice can be slow, but democracy and the voices of rational, compasionate people will see common sense and fairness served.

Finally, from one Creative to another, keep drawing…keep creating. Art in all forms is a powerful force in this world and reminds every individual–no matter how close-minded–that we are all the same, that we all desire to be safe, free and happy.

All my love to yourself and your family.

Aaron

Hi Ranjini,

What is being done to you and your family is wrong, pure and simple, and it is beyond me how anyone can see it as otherwise. If there is a shred of decency left in this country you must be either released or charged, and given the opportunity to defend yourself.

I hang my head in shame.

-Steve

Ranjini, I’m sorry.

Sorry for what has been done to you. Sorry for what my country has become. In my Australia, you are welcome. You are part of my Australia, an Australia which is now a memory. Most Australians know this is wrong. Most Australians believe in justice, a fair go.

I hope to see you free and welcomed back to Australia. Be strong.

-Ian

Dear Ranjini,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Do not despair, justice will prevail. Blessings to you and the children.

Anthony

No mother, no women and no person for that matter should be held without explanation or recourse. Even when we do things wrong in life it is hope that gives us a reason to be better. Not to say that you have done anything wrong. I hope you are given hope again soon with the opportunity to demand disclosure to your satisfactory understanding. Our wishes go out to you meanwhile we hope that with our scrutiny and ability to put this into the eyes and light of public some sort of action is taken.

Regards
Baz

Hi Ranjini,

I am very saddened and disgusted about your plight. As an Australian, I am also very embarrassed that this could occur in this country. Please believe that you have the support of a great many people and though what has happened, seems and indeed is very harsh, I also believe that this country has a fair and caring Government and that your ordeal will soon be over.

Keep your spirits up girl and hang in there.
Joe