Seeking Justice for Darfur
Seeking Justice for Darfur
Photo of ICC Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo courtesy Darfur Now
Dear Friends,
Last week, International Criminal Court prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo formally requested an arrest warrant for Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, presenting evidence after a three-year investigation that al-Bashir has committed genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity against targeted ethnic groups in Darfur. This is the first time in history that the ICC prosecutor has brought charges against a sitting head of state.
The Darfuri Leaders Network, a network of leading Darfuri organizations in the United States and around the world who advocate for the rights, justice and security of the people of Darfur, issued a strong statement in support of the charges.
Moreno-Ocampo and the people of Darfur need our vocal support to bring al-Bashir to justice. Watch an exclusive GI-NET video interview with the prosecutor on the need for a permanent anti-genocide constituency.
Civilians in Darfur, Burma, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and around the world need protection and justice. This month, educate a neighbor, friend, or legislator about our movement. Together, we can build a world without genocide.
Mark Hanis Executive Director Genocide Intervention NetworkTake Action Now!
Keep your money out of al-Bashir’s pockets!
Movement Updates
ICC Prosecutor Requests Arrest Warrant for al-Bashir
The ENOUGH Project released a new report titled “The Merits of Justice” responding to the recent ICC charges against Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir.
The ICC has the ability to try people accused of the most serious international crimes. To learn more about its powers and how it has reacted to the situation in
House of Representatives Unanimously Passes the Block Burmese JADE Act
The Block Burmese JADE Act, which increases financial and trade sanctions on Burma's military regime, passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week. Read more about it here.
To learn more about the situation in East Burma, click here.
Two More States Divest!
New Hampshire and Michigan are the twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh states respectively to adopt divestment policies from Sudan. Nineteen of these states have passed the Sudan Divestment Task Force model of targeted Sudan divestment. Click here for more statistics on the Sudan divestment movement.
Mark Your Calendar!
Summer Fundraising Challenge: June 12 - August 20
GI-NET's Summer Fundraising Challenge is underway - only one month left! How much will you raise? The top 25 fundraisers will receive a free Darfur Now DVD, a signed Darfur Now poster, and will have their story featured on GI-NET's website. Click here for more information.
Darfur Olympics
To keep the spotlight on Darfur during the Games, Dream for Darfur is broadcasting the "Darfur Olympics," daily alternative programming during the first week of the Games that will include exclusive video footage and reports by Mia Farrow from a Darfurian refugee camp, and never-before-seen clips about the conditions there and desperate need for action. To sign up for the webcast, visit www.switchovertodarfur.org
Local Events
Visit our Event Calendar to find a local anti-genocide event in your area.
New Resources
Making Sense of Darfur
Read a recent post by GI-NET Director of Civilian Protection Chad Hazlett discussing how indicting Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir may affect civilian protection.
STAND Launches New Website
Click here to see the new website of GI-NET's student-led division, STAND, and learn more about what students are doing across the nation to put an end to genocide.
New Videos and Resources on the GI-NET Website
Check out the Areas of Concern page for links to videos and resources on each region, including brief overviews and interviews from people working in the field.
GI-NET Blog
The GI-NET blog is updated regularly with interesting news, videos and interviews. Currently on the blog: Olympic athletes petition; Free Burma Rangers report; New Congo book; Zimbabwe updates and much more.
Thanks for all you do to help end genocide!
—Janessa, Shivani and the GI-NET team