Current Initiatives
Following are current initiatives and pieces of legislation that can make a difference for the people of Darfur. Check out our resources for effective policy advocacy and take action to save Darfur!
Links and Resources for Effective Policy Advocacy
- Find your members of Congress
- Darfur Scores – what have your legislators done to end genocide?
- 1-800-GENOCIDE - a hotline with up-to-date talking points and actions your legislators can take to help end genocide.
We update this page regularly as events in Darfur unfold, so please visit this page again for the latest initiatives.
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Urge China to help end genocide China has been using its permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council to give Sudan diplomatic cover for far too long. We must make sure that China recognizes its responsibility as a rising global power and uses its influence over Sudan to help the people of Darfur.
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| Secure helicopters for the Darfur peacekeepers The Darfur peacekeepers have to operate in a vast desert with only dirt tracks between major towns. To be effective in such an environment, they will need at least 24 helicopters for transport and security. But no country has stepped up to provide them. President Bush should lead an international effort to secure the helicopters the Darfur peacekeepers need to be successful. |
Facts about helicopters for the Darfur peacekeepers
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Get peacekeepers get on the ground Peacekeepers for Darfur were supposed to be fully equipped and on the ground on December 31, 2007. But less than half of the mandated force has reached Darfur. We must make sure the world retains the political will to deliver help to the people of Darfur. | Facts about U.N. Security Council Resolution 1769
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