Civilians in Darfur still continue to suffer, despite UN military intervention there. Human Rights Watch reported that the UN military forces are still not able to protect the civilians who are trying to return to some sort of normal semblance of life. There have been at least 40 civilians killed in recent fighting between the government-backed army and the rebel forces, according to the Human Rights Watch report. Darfur still suffers, and we in the west are still sitting idly by.... Have you seen anything about Darfur in the U.S. media? Does anyone push for peace in Darfur in our government? What do the presidential candidates say about this? We sit idly by when we need to push our governments to contribute to a stronger resolution for peace in this region. It has been too long, and yet there has been no real action taken.
Add your voice here to urge the next president to take action. They need 20,000 more voices by Election Day.
Showing posts with label Darfur. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Darfur. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Monday, July 16, 2007
Sign the Petition for Darfur by July 20th!!
Sign the petition to urge China to take action and stop the violence in Darfur!
Sign the Petition Now!
As I've blogged before, China plays a significant role in Sudan's politics. Take a look at my previous blog on this subject. The above link connects you directly to the petition to urge China to take action. Read it and sign the petition by July 20th. And urge your friends to sign it too.
Sign the Petition Now!
As I've blogged before, China plays a significant role in Sudan's politics. Take a look at my previous blog on this subject. The above link connects you directly to the petition to urge China to take action. Read it and sign the petition by July 20th. And urge your friends to sign it too.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Global Days for Darfur - April 23 to April 30
And so it continues....action is needed for Darfur. This week is Global Days for Darfur and many events are being organized and held around the country. To see what events are going on, visit the Save Darfur website. There have been a lot of talks but a resolution has not yet been reached. It is imperative that a resolution be reached soon. Find an event near you and participate; or visit the Amnesty International website to find ways you can call or write to your representatives in Congress to press forward on this issue.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
March 30th Action for Darfur
Tomorrow is the rally for Darfur in front of Chinese Embassies and Consulates at select cities around the country. Even if you cannot be there, you can take action by signing a petition - online, or on paper. Click here to visit Amnesty International's website to view the petition or download it. The atrocities in Darfur must stop.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Take Action on Darfur Today
The crisis in Darfur continues where violations of human rights occur day after day. The international governments can do more to influence the Sudanese government and bring an end to this tragedy, and so can we. We cannot continue to ignore the cries that arise from that part of our global community. We must do our part as global citizens.
Next week is National Week of Student Action, sponsored by Amnesty International USA. Nationwide rallies have been scheduled and organized for March 30th in D.C., New York, Houston, and Los Angeles. For more information, click on NWSA Home 2007. These rallies are targeted at the Chinese embassies and consulates around the nation because China is the leading foreign investor in Sudan with an annual trade of roughly $1 billion. Not only that but China has developed oil fields in Sudan and Sudan is one of China's oil suppliers. Beyond that, China has also been a supplier of arms and equipment to the government of Sudan and the Janjawid - documented by Amnesty International. These arms and equipment have been used in the operations in Darfur. The Chinese government is in a unique position to influence the Sudanese government, not just as arms supplier but also as a key trading partner. China also abstained from voting for the UN Security Council Resolution 1706 which deployed UN Peacekeepers to the area to replace the African Union Mission. This has sent a mixed message to the Sudanese government as to the international community's commitment to find a viable security arrangement for the people of Darfur and eastern Chad. Thus China cannot be exempt from the responsibility, along with the Sudanese government and the Janjawid, of continued atrocities targeting the civilians of Sudan. More information can be found on Amnesty International's website.
The Save Darfur Coalition also has information and background on this crisis as well as actions you can take. We must act and be a voice for those who are crying out in Darfur and the surrounding countries.
Next week is National Week of Student Action, sponsored by Amnesty International USA. Nationwide rallies have been scheduled and organized for March 30th in D.C., New York, Houston, and Los Angeles. For more information, click on NWSA Home 2007. These rallies are targeted at the Chinese embassies and consulates around the nation because China is the leading foreign investor in Sudan with an annual trade of roughly $1 billion. Not only that but China has developed oil fields in Sudan and Sudan is one of China's oil suppliers. Beyond that, China has also been a supplier of arms and equipment to the government of Sudan and the Janjawid - documented by Amnesty International. These arms and equipment have been used in the operations in Darfur. The Chinese government is in a unique position to influence the Sudanese government, not just as arms supplier but also as a key trading partner. China also abstained from voting for the UN Security Council Resolution 1706 which deployed UN Peacekeepers to the area to replace the African Union Mission. This has sent a mixed message to the Sudanese government as to the international community's commitment to find a viable security arrangement for the people of Darfur and eastern Chad. Thus China cannot be exempt from the responsibility, along with the Sudanese government and the Janjawid, of continued atrocities targeting the civilians of Sudan. More information can be found on Amnesty International's website.
The Save Darfur Coalition also has information and background on this crisis as well as actions you can take. We must act and be a voice for those who are crying out in Darfur and the surrounding countries.
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