On July 12th, the ICC indicted President Bashir on three counts of genocide. Though there is little possibility for al-Bashir’s immediate arrest, these new charges bring important legal and emotional implications to al-Bashir’s already damaged international reputation. It is significant that the international community hold responsible the perpetrators of the violence and atrocities in Darfur, and though it may be difficult to determine the immediate affect of this ruling, it is clear that this is a step forward for justice and against impunity.
Click here to learn more.
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Collect signatures and have your petition
presented in the House of Commons
Any Member of Parliament (MP) can present a petition in the House of Commons. Petitions must contain at least 25 signatures, and must meet some other guidelines. Using our sample petition, make sure your concerns are heard by all the most powerful political figures in the country. Click here to learn more.
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The World Food Program in Sudan aims to feed 11 million people this year. From 2009 to 2010, the number of people in southern Sudan in need of food aid has quadrupled to almost 4.3 million people.
This food crisis has been fueled by drought and increasing insecurity among the region. This has had the effect of lowering livestock prices and raising food prices. Forced migration caused by recent fighting has resulted in many leaving their land and livelihoods as well.
Learn more and take action. Send the Prime Minister 15 grams (four teaspoons) of rice, beans, or lentils, along with a letter.
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Highschool students can make a difference! Compete with schools across the country to raise awareness and funds for Darfur - and to win some great prizes too! The last couple years' prizes have included gift certificates donated by American Apparel and signed items from artists including Sam Roberts, Bedouin Soundclash, Our Lady Peace, Sarah MacLaughlan, Hedley and Faber Drive. For more information on the 2009-2010 Darfur Challenge and plans for the upcoming challenge in 2010-2011, visit the Darfur Challenge website at www.DarfurChallenge.org.
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SPECIAL PARTNER FEATURE:
Amnesty International Canada's Secretary General
blogging from mission to Chad
Amnesty International Canada's Secretary General
blogging from mission to Chad
An Amnesty research team recently visited Chad for the third time since 2006 to talk to people about the growing numbers of refugees streaming across the border from Darfur. Alex Neve, Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada, who participated in the first two research missions in November 2006 and May 2008, was back in Chad and shared developments and insights over the duration of the mission in a blog.
Read Alex Neve's opening entry and link to the other entries.
Read Alex Neve's opening entry and link to the other entries.
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STAND Canada has developed an AMAZING ADVOCACY TOOL for you to tell decision-makers that you want Canada to act in Darfur. Call 1-800-GENOCID(e) to get connected to the offices of key Canadian MPs, and tell them Darfur must be a Canadian foreign policy priority. The service provides optional speaking points to guide participants during calls. Find out more here.
Find STAND Canada's 1-800-GENOCID(e) speaking points here.
STAND Canada website: www.StandCanada.org
Find STAND Canada's 1-800-GENOCID(e) speaking points here.
STAND Canada website: www.StandCanada.org
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Instant Karma is Amnesty International's new campaign using the power of John Lennon's music and the voices of millions of concerned people around the world to stop the horrific human rights abuses taking place in Darfur, Sudan. For more information, click here.
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