Genocide Prevention month comes to an end but not before results
source: http://blogfordarfur.org/
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John Prendergast's speech in front of the White house during the April 19th Honor the Past Act Now for Darfur rally. In recognition of Genocide Prevention Month event leading advocates for a genocide free Sudan spoke about the power of activism, and what needs to be done now for Darfur.
“There is a solution for Sudan and activism is essential for that solution,” said Enough Project co-founder Prendergast. Prendergast urged the audience to help send thousands of postcards to Obama's desk and to call government officials, and to contact the media to remind President Obama that he has the unique opportunity to lead a global push for peace in Sudan. "President Obama we are calling/we are counting on you and Sudan is counting on you."
A few days later on April 23rd, President Obama gave a speech at the U.S.Holocaust Memorial Museum. A video of the speech can be found at the link below,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPAuzo6tQUo
Here are a few words from Obama's speech,
"Today, and every day, we have an opportunity – and an obligation – to confront these scourges. To fight the impulse to turn the channel when we see images that disturb us, or wrap ourselves in the false comfort that others’ suffering is not our problem. And to instead make a habit of empathy; to recognize ourselves in each other; and to commit ourselves to resisting injustice, intolerance and indifference in whatever forms they may take -- whether confronting those who tell lies about history, or doing everything we can to prevent and end atrocities like those that took place in Rwanda, and those taking place in Darfur. That is my commitment as President…So today, during this season when we celebrate liberation, resurrection and the possibility of redemption, may each of us renew our resolve to do what must be done. And may we strive each day, both individually and as a nation, to be among the righteous."
Sounds like we're moving in the right direction, as slow as it may be.
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Leave a comment, voice your option, tell friends and family.
Be a voice for Darfur,
http://www.savedarfur.org/content?splash=yes
“There is a solution for Sudan and activism is essential for that solution,” said Enough Project co-founder Prendergast. Prendergast urged the audience to help send thousands of postcards to Obama's desk and to call government officials, and to contact the media to remind President Obama that he has the unique opportunity to lead a global push for peace in Sudan. "President Obama we are calling/we are counting on you and Sudan is counting on you."
A few days later on April 23rd, President Obama gave a speech at the U.S.Holocaust Memorial Museum. A video of the speech can be found at the link below,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPAuzo6tQUo
Here are a few words from Obama's speech,
"Today, and every day, we have an opportunity – and an obligation – to confront these scourges. To fight the impulse to turn the channel when we see images that disturb us, or wrap ourselves in the false comfort that others’ suffering is not our problem. And to instead make a habit of empathy; to recognize ourselves in each other; and to commit ourselves to resisting injustice, intolerance and indifference in whatever forms they may take -- whether confronting those who tell lies about history, or doing everything we can to prevent and end atrocities like those that took place in Rwanda, and those taking place in Darfur. That is my commitment as President…So today, during this season when we celebrate liberation, resurrection and the possibility of redemption, may each of us renew our resolve to do what must be done. And may we strive each day, both individually and as a nation, to be among the righteous."
Sounds like we're moving in the right direction, as slow as it may be.
Want to be more active about the Darfur situation?
Leave a comment, voice your option, tell friends and family.
Be a voice for Darfur,
http://www.savedarfur.org/content?splash=yes
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