BBC controversies about the Director General's decision'. The BBC's chief operating officer, Caroline Thomson, affirmed the need to broadcast "without affecting and impinging on the audience's perception of our impartiality" and that in this case, it was a "real issue." The 2009 Gaza appeal is the only occasion on which the BBC is known to have refused an appeal broadcast request from the DEC. It is reported the 2009 DEC Gaza appeal screened only by Channel 4 and ITV raised £8.3m. In August 2014 the BBC broadcast a new DEC aid appeal for people in Gaza, without similar controversy, which raised £16m
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 -