We need your help to "get out the vote" for the upcoming April 16 and May 14 shareholder meetings at Fidelity. At the first vote ever on this unprecedented proposal, a surprising 28% and 27% of shareholders voted for genocide-free investing! We need your help to increase those numbers in April and May
I think people should call their legislators (1800 genocide) ask them to make Darfur a top tier issue
If you feel our President should not attend the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics call the White House and say so. 1 202 456 1414, Or email comment@whitehouse.gov
Also contact the White House and U.S. Congress 202 224 3121
Suggest that the US lead by forming a "quartet" with France, the UK and China to coordinate pressure on the Government of Sudan and the rebel groups to reach an inclusive peace-agreement. These key countries should send senior diplomats to the region to support the AU/UN mediation team.
The US should support the full and immediate deployment of the peaceleeping force as authorized by the UN last july (in UN Res 1769)
NATO should provide the force with aircraft, armored helicopters, surveillance equipment etc-to ensure that the force has the capacity to respond quickly and effectively to attacks against civilians.
The US should fund its share of the mission, an estimated $725 million
The US should provide information to the International Criminal Court on crimes against humanity in Darfur support sanctions on those persons most responsible for the killing in Darfur.
Ask the candidates what they will do as president to stop the violence in Darfur, and prevent future genocide and crimes against humanity.
Visit www.askthecandidates.org to learn more.
Support divestment efforts. Since 2005 20 states and at least 50 universities have adopted Sudan divestment policies. Are your pension funds or investments supporting the Sudanese regime?
Learn more at www.Sudandivestment.org
Contact your local news papers and news stations- tell them a genocide is taking place in Darfur- ask them why they are giving this appropriate coverage.
Send a letter to Chinese Special Envoy Liu demanding concrete results before the games begin. Click here >>
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PHOTO USAGE:
All people are welcome to use any of my photographs from this site. I hope you will take them to your temples, churches and mosques; take them into your schools and your communities. Show them to your families and your friends. Use them to help people understand what is happening to the people of Darfur and eastern Chad.