Two weeks ago, we asked the anti-genocide community to tell Director Jim Nussle in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to implement the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act [0]. If you took action, your message was one of more than 1,300 messages that were sent to Director Nussle that day.
OMB staff contacted us soon after, saying they were unaware of the 120-day deadline but after receiving your messages they will implement the relevant provisions in the next week or two! Thanks to your action, OMB appears to be taking its responsibilities more seriously.
Let's continue the success: Action needed to fund peacekeepers
Today, we ask that you join us in another critical action.
The United States still owes $334 million to the United Nations for peacekeepers in Darfur. Without the money to pay the peacekeepers and provide them with necessary resources, the people of Darfur cannot be protected. The longer we wait, the longer it will take UNAMID to deploy!
Please call 1-800-GENOCIDE today. [1]
Ask your Senator to:
- Appropriate an additional $334 million for peacekeeping in Darfur.
- Pay back the $1.5 billion the US owes the UN for upaid peacekeeping bills.
Mia Farrow and Zach Braff on the 1-800-GENOCIDE Hotline
This morning, we are excited to introduce Mia Farrow and Zach Braff as the new voices of 1-800-GENOCIDE. Our anti-genocide hotline connects you for free to your elected officials. Simply enter your zip code to be connected. Before you are connected to the offices of your elected officials, you will hear talking points on what to ask them. Call in today to hear from Mia or Zach and talk to your Senators.
The United States must pay the money we owe to the UN so that they can pay the peacekeepers in Darfur. The longer we wait, the longer it will take UNAMID to begin protecting the people of Darfur. Please call 1-800-GENOCIDE today and urge your Senators to support an additional $334 million for Darfur peacekeeping. [2]