- Tell Your U.S. Senators: Co-sponsor S.2060 and Sanction Burma’s Army Now- We cannot remain silent as the Burmese army marches down the path to the genocide of the Rohingya people. ACT NOW
- Is Nigeria on the brink of Genocide?- For the past decade, reports of widespread violence in Nigeria have often been attributed to one of the most notorious terrorist groups in the world: Boko Haram.
- The Global Fragility & Violence Reduction Act of 2018- Global levels of violence are at a 25-year peak, undercutting global stability, reversing development gains and driving record levels of forced displacement.
- Join the Sudan Day of Action on April 24th- Join the Day of Action Campaign and tell your representative it’s the wrong time to accelerate U.S.-Sudan normalization
- Tell Bulgari: Stop Selling Burmese Genocide Gems!- Call on Cartier to end the purchase of any gems from Burma (Myanmar) that profit the Burmese army!
- #DemandTheSupply of products made with conflict-free minerals from Congo- Conflict minerals have fueled and continue to help sustain the world’s deadliest conflict since World War II, in the Democratic Republic
- The Syrian Refugee Deportations in Jordan, and Why They Matter- Jordan, despite severely limited water and agricultural resources, has hosted, since 2011, almost 655,000 Syrian refugees, making it the second largest
- Don’t Embolden the #SudaneseGenocidaires- Ibrahim Ghandour, the Foreign Minister of Sudan, will be in Washington, D.C., this Thursday and Friday to seal the deal on
- Tell Congress: We Need Special Envoys- Secretary of State Tillerson is planning to dismantle multiple Special Envoy offices in the State department. Don't let him!
- #SmartSudan Policy- The United States is in need of a Sudan policy that effectively supports the people of Sudan in their efforts to
- Are You a Florida, Indiana, or Ohio resident? We need your help!- Take action: Urge your FL, IN, and OH Senator to be an original co-sponsor of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017.
- Listen to the Alarm Bells- Listen to the alarm bells. Do you hear them? They rang for Rwanda, and we did not listen. They’ve rung for Syria for some time now, leaving the people of Aleppo wondering where we are. They now ring for South Sudan. Will we respond?
- Never Again, Yet Again- War is horrifically, painfully, and unconscionably nothing new. So why does Aleppo seem different?
- Tell Congress: Pass the Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act!- Senators need to hear from you, their constituents, so they know you value this humanitarian issue.
- A new approach to sanctions in Sudan- Thanks to our friends at the Enough Project for this post. Read more about modernizing a sanctions approach for Sudan here.
- Protect the People of Darfur- On October 31st, 2014, government soldiers in Northern Darfur terrorized a village just a couple miles away from the United Nation-African
- Restore 2100 Calories- Darfuri refugees in eastern Chad are experiencing severe cuts in food rations. Of the World Food Program minimum standard of 2,100
- Obama’s Trip to Africa: Help End the Culture of Impunity in South Sudan- This action was originally posted by Enough Project President Obama will embark on an historic trip to Kenya and Ethiopia in late July
- Act in August: Decisive Action for Sudan- In April, Sudan’s Omar al Bashir launched a “decisive summer” military campaign throughout Sudan’s marginalized regions. In Darfur, South Kordofan/Nuba Mountains
- Act to End Genocide- I Stand with Abdulrahman April is Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month. It is a time for remembrance and reflection. More importantly,
- It is Happening Again: Tell Power and Rice to Act to Protect Civilians in Darfur-
- ACTION: 10 Years of Darfur, 100 Days for Darfur- I became active in the Darfur movement in late 2004. I did not know exactly how I’d be able to participate
- A Second Chance- Tell President Obama to use his next term to engage personally in Sudan policy and change course from his Administration's current approach.
- Tell Secretary Clinton: They Can’t Wait- Tweet Secretary Clinton had strong words for the UN Security Council this month, calling its failure to act in Syria a
- They Can’t Wait- Tell the Obama Administration that waiting is not an option for the people of Sudan as their government masses its armed forces to attack Sudanese civilians and blocks humanitarian aid.
- Achta: a refugee mother discusses education- Achta talks with Gabriel about her children and education.
- Imagine- It is happening again. Gabriel's friends in the camps are once again asking for immediate response from the world to this systematic destruction of a people. As they suffer their own atrocities, they are asking for aid on behalf of another marginalized group. That is compassion in action. We too have the ability to walk in others shoes, even if we're thousands of miles away.
- They’re Still Here.- Take Action: Post this video's url to the White House comment page, their Facebook page, or tag them in tweet (@whitehouse).
- Urge the United States to take further action for peace in Darfur- Over the past decade, the people of Darfur have suffered through a devastating genocide, have been forced to flee their homes
- Obama: Change our Policy on Sudan- Add your voice to the WE PETITION THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO Change US policy to confront the government of Sudan for
- AMID REPORTS OF ETHNIC CLEANSING, SUDAN ACTIVISTS REQUEST ESCALATED ACTION- Amid reports of government-sponsored aerial bombardment of civilians, summary door-to-door executions and evidence of mass graves in Southern Kordofan, 54 human
- National Call-in Day- Last year, the United States led a successful international diplomatic effort to secure a peaceful referendum for South Sudan. In private
- Escalating War in Sudan:Urgent U.S. Policy Responses Needed- The international community must acknowledge that an undeclared war is now beginning between North and South Sudan says Sudan Now, a
- Confirmation Hearing for Scott Gration as U.S. Ambassador to Kenya this Tuesday- For the past two years, as Special Envoy to Sudan, Air Force Major General (ret.) Scott Gration has repeatedly made serious
- Ask Senator Kerry to Stand by Darfur and Vote Against Confirmation of Scott Gration as Ambassador to Kenya- For the past two years, as Special Envoy to Sudan, Air Force Major General (ret.) Scott Gration has repeatedly made serious
- April is Genocide Prevention Month- In 2010, the California State Legislature proclaimed April of each year Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month (GAPM). The State Legislature chose
- Darfur Roadmap to Peace- In Darfur, violence is on the rise and a deeply flawed peace process is coming to an end. In 2010 alone,
- Where are they now?- Please Join Us in Calling for the United Nations Security Council to Prevent Obstruction by the Government of Sudan and Fulfill
- Emergency Darfur Action: 28 January 2011- E-mail UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and tell him and the international community to not handover control of the Darfur peaces process
- The Referenda Countdown (Oct 3, 2010 – Jan 9, 2011)- There’s no time to lose. In less than 100 days, Sudan will decide whether or not to divide itself in two.
- Peaceful HOME for the children of Darfur- Over 3,477 villages have been attacked in Darfur since 2003. Violence continues today. The children of Darfur are the most vulnerable
- Seven Days for Sudan: A Super-Activist Challenge- Each day and for 7 consecutive days, beginning Monday, August 23rd, we will take over, attack (peacefully) and OWN the Facebook
- Seven Days for Sudan: A Super-Activist Challenge- Do you care deeply about the future of Sudan? Do you regularly look for opportunities for advocacy and action? Are you
- Tell Obama to Make the Right Decision on Sudan- On Friday, Foreign Policy Magazine broke the news suggesting that, after months of delay, a plan for moving the U.S. Policy
- This Is The Moment for Peace and Justice In Sudan- “There is no sense of urgency that this is a crucial moment,” a State Department official is quoted as saying about
- Obama: Please Don’t be MIA on Sudan- This week, three Sudanese students were arrested by police and allegedly tortured while in the custody of security services, apparently due
- Urgent Action: VP Biden in Africa This Week!- ACTION ALERT! Last week, Vice President Joe Biden traveled to Africa, meeting with several heads of state and other high ranking
- Urgent Action: Tell Senators to Keep Up the Pressure for Peace in Sudan- ACTION ALERT! The U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan, Maj. Gen. Scott Gration (Ret.), appeared before the Senate Foreign R elations Committee
- Tell Senators to Keep Up the Pressure for Peace in Sudan- The U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan, Maj. Gen. Scott Gration (Ret.), appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on May 12
- Tell Secretary Clinton and Ambassador Rice to Make Sudan A Priority for the Obama Administration- Following last week’s flawed national elections in Sudan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice must increase
- URGENT ACTION: DEMAND CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP ON SUDAN - Despite rosy reports from Obama Administration officials, very bad things continue to happen in Sudan. The most recent example from a
- President Obama: No Support for Sham Elections- Urgent Action: Upcoming Elections in Sudan are a Sham! ACTION ALERT! Under the current climate of violence and political intimidation, the
- ACTION ALERT- President Obama, the time to impose pressure and consequences is now! In wake of pre-election human rights violations by Government, please
- President Obama: We demand Peace, Protection, and Justice for Sudan- Join @iact in twitter change: sign and tweet this petition asking Obama for Peace, Protection and Justice for Sudan. Become personally
- President Obama: Actions Not Words- In these crucial days for Darfur and all of Sudan, as violence erupts and tension builds, it is crucial to keep
- President Obama: The Time is Now- In these crucial days for Darfur and all of Sudan, as violence erupts and tension builds, it is crucial to keep
- Invite your Congressional Representatives to FAST September 21.- On Monday September 21, 2009, UN declared International Day of Peace, we are asking you to join others worldwide to fast
- I Stand with Sudan Now- This week is critical for the future of Sudan as it is likely that the long awaited Sudan policy will be
- September 21, 2009; International Day of Peace and World Day of Fasting- On Monday September 21, 2009, UN declared International Day of Peace, we ask you to join others worldwide to fast for
- Hope: Love Requires Action- I was given a tshirt almost a year and half ago that reminds me that my hope for a better world,
- NYC: August 13th Rally at United Nations- What: Darfur Rally *Support the International Criminal Court (ICC) *Express the Dire Need for Humanitarian Assistance *Protect the Women and Children
- July 22nd: DC Peace Rally & National Call In Day- It has been almost three weeks since we returned from the refugee camps on the Chad-Darfur border. Each day I wake
- Day 10 Action: Darfur 101- Many people still ask, Who or What is Darfur? I know that each and every one of us has at least
- Day 9 Action: Steps for Peace- This week the Obama Administration has brought together key signatories and over 30 countries in Washington to discuss the fate of
- Day 8 Action: Be Heard- Let us be heard by our leader, President Barack Obama. Everyone we meet has faith that he will do the right
- Day 7 Action: Fathers of the Day- Today is Father’s Day. Around the world families will come together to celebrate the men who have given so much to
- Live video from Chad!- Check it out! We’re about to start a 2-way chat with the Obama school children in Camp Djabal!!! Watch live streams
- Day 6 Action: Act in Solidarity- Today is World Refugee Day. i-ACT is providing live video feed from refugee camps in Chad and there are events all
- Day 5 Action: Tune In- I have had many discussions in the past few years about why people choose to look the other way about Darfur.
- Day 4 Action: Text Clinton- Today, Thursday June 18, 2009, Secretary of State Clinton will be attending a special event for World Refugee Day in Washington
- Day 3 Action: Tell Gration it’s Personal- For seven years we have advocated on every level for new policies, new pressure points, for carrots and sticks that may
- Action Day 2: Courage to Spread the Word- During the Holocaust, there was a couple living in Germay who learned to the truth of what the Nazi regime was
- Day 1 Actions: Make Darfur Personal- Every i-ACT, the team asks ourselves how we can create a personal connection between Darfur and the individuals of Darfur and
- Action: World Refugee Day – Saturday June 20, 2009- World Refugee Day (WRD) is a time of celebration. To honor the survivors who were forced fled their homes and sought
- Mother’s Day Actions- Mother’s Day is a day we honor the mother’s, especially our own mothers, for their love and devotion to their children,
- Darfur Fast for Life – beginning April 27th- Mia sent a note to friends and fellow Darfur activists, “I am ready to go on a hunger strike.” Mia has
- We ARE the Political Will to end Genocide- We, the people, are the political will that will motivate our leaders to take action. President Obama has appointed a special
- Day 9 Action: Peacekeeping Force & Genocide Prevention Month- There is so much we can be doing for Darfur, especially right now. Today’s action offers to vey different opportunities, both,
- Day 8 Action: Arab League & Get to Know your Senators- Urgent Action 1: The New York Times reported today that “Arab Leaders Unite Behind Bashir”, claiming that the ICC indictment against
- Day 7 Action: Write your Leaders- We must demand that our leaders pay more attention to Darfur. We need our message to be loud and consistent. Today
- Day 6 Action – FAST FOR DARFUR- For today—Sunday’s—action, we are reverting to what feels symbolic and trivial, compared to what is happening to the people of Darfur.
- Day 5 Action: Ban ki-Moon, Don’t Do it!- John Norris from ENOUGH has brought to our attention in a recent post, Bad Moon Rising, that the United Nations Secretary
- Day 4 Action: Get Creative- No more activism-as-usual. We have tried that for the past six years. Get creative for Darfur! i-ACT has collected hours of
- Day 3: Actions for Darfur- Today we offer you two actions. The first, many of you can complete by following a link and signing a petition.
- Actions Day 2- We need to be loud and consistent with our voices for Darfur. Wake Up, Brush Your Teeth, Call Your Leaders provides
- Day 1: Actions For Darfur- Now more than ever we need the voices and stories of Darfuris to reach beyond our homes and into our neighbors
- Wake Up, Brush your Teeth, Call your Leaders- Each day we will have a new action item for you to participate in during i-ACT. However, we are also offering
- Take the i-ACTivist Challenge- Less than three weeks ago, the International Criminal Court indicted Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bahsir on War Crimes and Crimes Against
- Obama in LA – EVENTS March 18th and 19th- Tonight we expressed OUTRAGE @ LA Federal Building. People from all over California and Darfuris living in Arizona gathered – shouted
- Outrage: Take Action NOW – LA Event- URGENT ACTION ALERT! On Wednesday, March 4, 2009, the International Criminal Court in The Hague issued a landmark arrest warrant for
- Aid Agencies kicked out by Sudan’s War Criminal – Take ACTION- Hours after the ICC announced an arrest warrant for Sudan’s President al-Bashir, he and his administration distributed their own blows to
- Darfur Is Heating Up – Now More Than Ever, We Need to Keep the Pressure On!- Over the last several weeks we have asked you to make phone call after phone call, to fax, to email, and
- Darfur: Increased Violence Demands Increased Action, Now.- Dear friends and family: Disturbing news is coming out of Darfur. Attacks on innocent civilians have increased, and threats of more
- Vote for a Peace Surge for Darfur – 2nd Round of Voting- Change.org is holding it’s 2nd round of voting for the “Top 10 Ideas for Change in America.” Go to CHANGE.org to
- Participate in the Discussion at Change.gov- The Obama administration has taken unprecedented action by creating a space for community members throughout the United States to voice their
- Vote for a Peace Surge for Darfur- Jerry Fowler, President of the Save Darfur Coalition, is asking the Obama Administration to adopt a Peace Surge for Darfur. In
- Ask President Elect Obama to make Darfur a Day 1 Priority- December 10th, 2008 was the 60th anniversary for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This document, ratified by all United Nations
- Grassroots sets up Camp in DC- Communities from America’s 50 States came together in Washington DC this last weekend. After a year of activism centered around their
- November Fast: Jeremiah’s Calorie-for-Calorie Month-long Fast Alongside Darfuri Refugees- For most in the United States, November is a month to give thanks. On Thanksgiving Day, we gather at our homes
- ACTION: Tell Presidential Candidates to Support ICC- On September 10th the government of Sudan launched new attacks on ZamZam Camp for internally displaced persons. Many of those who