We, the undersigned, call upon the international community to meaningfully aid Georgia in stopping the Russian Federation from violating international laws and its attacks on Georgia's sovereign territory.

The international community has long recognized that South Ossetia is an integral part of Georgia's territory. The presence of Russian forces has been legitimate solely for peacekeeping. The most recent actions by Russia go far beyond its legitimate and recognized role in managing the conflict between Georgia and South Ossetia and should not be tolerated.

We people, respectful of international laws, regulations and democracy, request that all the Russian Federation's military forces must leave Georgia's land and territory. Further we demand that these forces cease any and all attacks on Georgian targets civilian or military.

We ask the world to raise their voices in support for Georgia's right to protect its territorial integrity. We ask you to raise your voices to protect the civilians that are suffering due to the Russian Federation’s attacks outside the conflict zone. We ask you to send an envoy to Georgia to negotiate for the safety of our citizens to find an end to this war. The principles of democracy and civilized society require every person who cares about democracy throughout the world to stand up for Georgia.

Now it is up to the world to help Georgia, thus to defend principles of democracy. Russia must be held accountable for their actions. Please join us in solidarity to call upon Russia to step back and leave the space for negotiations, and to respect Georgia’s sovereignty as an independent nation.