“On this sacred occasion when people come together for the thirst of dignity, justice and freedom… you must stand tall and fight for your dream… you must keep marching and don’t give up… If they can do it in South of America, if they can do it in South Africa, it can happen for you, don’t give up”, Rev. Jesse Jackson, the veteran human rights campaigner closes the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) inaugural convention (from 24 February to 26 February), with his characteristic blistering speech, for departing international delegates and the British Tamils who attended the gala night on Friday, 26 February 2010 at the Grand Suite, Britannia International Hotel in London Docklands.