Yesterday (9th May) we were at the Japanese Embassy demanding the withdrawal of the proposal it has to host the 2009 IWC meeting.
Things looked a bit grim to start with; I locked myself out of my car, so I had to highjack my own vehicle, got lost in Lisbon, got stuck in the traffic but managed to arrive at the venue in time.
There were 13 people there, posters and banners in hand, headed in the embassy and asked to speak with someone from the Japanese Embassy. After having to present ID and so on to the police force appointed to “take care” of us, we ere received by 2 Japanese delegates, delivered our message for them to convey to Tokyo: please withdraw your proposal, we would appreciate it!
They asked us to make an appointment next time in order to have the appropriate person to discuss the subject with us, I said yes. But I’m still wondering if they want us to make an prior arrangement to be sure next time we wouldn’t get in the building even or not … (see video below)