Criticism of the BBC Gaza dispute in a "balanced, objective way", and was concerned about endorsing something that could "suggest the backing one side". Politicians such as Tony Benn broke the corporation's ban on the appeal and broadcast the Gaza appeal on BBC News, saying that "If the BBC won't broadcast the appeal, then I'm going to do it myself", and adding that "no one [working for the broadcaster] agrees with what the BBC has done". Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, protested the BBC's decision by cancelling interviews scheduled with the company; ElBaradei claimed the refusal to air the aid
An Appeal for Human Rights March 9, 1960 in several publications including "Atlanta Constitution" (today "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution"), "Atlanta Journal" (today also "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution"), and "Atlanta Daily World". The "Appeal for Human Rights" was received with both positive acclaim, and skeptical criticism at the time of publishing. "An Appeal for Human Rights" of March 9, 1960 was originally signed by: Willie Mays - President of Council For the Students of Atlanta University James Felder - President of Student Government Association For the Students of Clark College Marion D. Bennett - President of Student Association For the Students of Interdenominational Theological Center Don Clarke -