Summary
This proposal suggests that AssangeDAO provide symbolic and material support to Francesca Albanese, the current United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Palestine, who is facing political and financial retaliation for her principled defense of civilian rights and international law.
AssangeDAO’s original mission was to stand up for truth-tellers persecuted by powerful states. In that spirit, we propose the DAO extend solidarity to Francesca Albanese by:
Allocating 3 ETH from the DAO treasury;
Establishing a dedicated donation wallet for community members to contribute voluntarily;
Positioning this support as the beginning of a broader “Justice Alliance Initiative” under AssangeDAO.
This is not about politics — it is about defending those who defend truth, transparency, and accountability.
Proposal Details
- Background and Rationale
Francesca Albanese has come under increasing pressure following her UN reports on human rights violations in Gaza. She now faces sanctions, reputational smears, and threats to her livelihood.
As with Julian Assange, her persecution stems from exposing uncomfortable truths. The DAO, born from the spirit of protecting whistleblowers and journalists, must consider whether to respond with moral action — not silence.
- What This Proposal Includes
Action Description
Treasury Support Allocate 3 ETH from the DAO treasury as symbolic and material support.
Donation Wallet Create a dedicated, multisig-controlled wallet for voluntary community donations.
Messaging Frame this effort as part of a “Justice Alliance Initiative” to support truth-tellers globally.
Flexibility If Francesca declines the donation, funds may be redirected to a legal defense or support organization of her choice.
Non-Political Framing This is not an endorsement of any political position but a defense of truth and human rights.
Technical & Implementation Plan
A multisig wallet will be created to hold both the 3 ETH allocation and optional community donations.
Wallet address, transfers, and any updates will be publicly tracked on the DAO forum.
A statement of support and a simple donation page will be created under AssangeDAO’s official channels.
If Francesca declines direct support, a trusted alternative recipient (e.g., legal aid or advocacy NGO) may be proposed to the community.
Alignment with Julian Assange’s Legacy
Francesca, like Julian, is being punished for speaking truth to power.
By supporting her, the DAO reaffirms its original mission: to protect those persecuted for standing up for truth, freedom of speech, and human rights — even when it is unpopular or dangerous to do so.
Risk Mitigation
All fund movements will be transparent and community-visible.
DAO messaging will clearly state that this is an apolitical, humanitarian action aligned with the protection of free speech and lawful reporting.
AssangeDAO will not take sides in international conflicts; this is solely a gesture of solidarity with persecuted truth defenders.
Communication & Moderation
A dedicated forum thread will track:
Wallet activity
Feedback from Francesca or her representatives
Any vote on redirection of funds (if necessary)
DAO contributors may design visual assets and media statements to share this action with the wider world.
This can launch the DAO’s broader “Justice Alliance Initiative” to support persecuted whistleblowers, journalists, and human rights defenders globally.
Voting Options
YES – Approve the allocation of 3 ETH from the treasury to support Francesca Albanese, create a dedicated donation wallet.
NO – Do not allocate funds or initiate support for Francesca Albanese under DAO resources.
ABSTAIN – No position on this matter.