Take Action for Darfur
Sign the open letter to President Obama encouraging his administration to address the immediate humanitarian crisis in Darfur and to achieve long term peace through a political solution for all of Sudan.
Sign the petition to Senators Kerry and Lugar urging them to hold the administration accountable for taking tough action with Sudan and to urge President Obama to personally announce his administration's Sudan policy.
Call your member of Congress through the Capitol switchboard at (202) 225-3121. Urge them to to support HR 2410's provisions for Sudan and implementation of GPTF recommendations, hold hearings on Sudan, and continue to make this issue a high priority for Congress.
Read "Is Obama’s Darfur Promise Broken?" Use the link at the bottom to share with your friends on Facebook or other websites.
Recent Updates
Physicians for Human Rights Releases Report on Rape in Darfur
Cambridge-based Physicians for Human Rights recently released a report documenting the use of rape and assult as a weapon of war in Darfur. The report provides comprehensive evidence from detailed, structured interviews as well as physical examinations of the victims. Read more from the Boston Globe. Read the full report.
Investigating the past 6 years of Darfur policy and citizen advocacy
For three years, Bec Hamilton has been investigating the mismatch between the efforts of a sustained and unprecedented citizen advocacy movement, and the situation on the ground in Darfur today. Going 'behind the scenes' of policy formulation on Darfur, Hamilton seeks to tease out the channels through which policy has actually been made, and the ways in which citizen advocacy has and has not had an influence. Read more on Bec Hamilton's blog documenting the project.
Additional Actions for Darfur
Please make your voice heard and keep the pressure up on our elected officials
Text 90822 to send a message about Darfur to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton!
Create your own message or text "Take immediate action to restore aid to Darfur!" Thousands of activists across the country are applying pressure by texting this number. Make sure Secretary Clinton sees how urgently aid is needed by sending your own message today.
Call 1-800-Genocide, the first-ever anti-genocide hotline. Call today to be connected directly to your elected officials for free. All you need is your zip code.
Call the WhiteHouse at 202-456-1111 with a message of support for Darfur. The WhiteHouse comment line can be reached Monday - Friday, 9-5 EST.
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Your 401K can help end genocide
If you have at least $2,000 invested in a mutual fund and have held that fund for at least a year, you can submit a shareholder proposal. It's easy and each volunteer makes a difference by extending the reach of the campaign. Contact proposals@investorsagainstgenocide.org if you are willing to help stop the money supply to those who perpetrate genocide. Learn more about what you can do at InvestorsAgainstGenocide.org.
Coming Events
| 08-05-09 | The Ongoing Crisis in Darfur featuring Eric Reeves and Dr. Sondra Crosby. 4:00pm, The Land Hall Kennedy School of Government, Harvard |
