Genocide in Darfur
In the Darfur region of Sudan, government-sponsored militias are killing, raping and torturing innocent men, women and children. Hundreds of thousands have already died and hundreds more continue to die daily. Over 2 million people have been displaced from their homes. They now live in camps without enough food, water, medical care or safety.
As Jews, we have a particular moral responsibility to speak out and take action against ethnic cleansing and genocide... Today, in Darfur, Sudan, crimes against humanity are taking place. And yet, the international community is doing little about it. We must respond while there is still time. We must save as many lives as we can.
Take Action
- Send a Save Darfur e-mail message
- Call President Bush at 202-456-1414 and let him know that you are concerned about what is happening in Darfur and that you want the United States to demonstrate the necessary leadership to end the conflict.
- Educate yourself. Read about what is happening in Darfur
- Donate Money to a humanitarian aid organization like Jewish Coalition for Sudan Relief or American Jewish World Service.
- Tell at least one friend, family member or co-worker about Darfur and why they should take action.
- Host a parlor meeting to educate your friends.
- Attend rallies in your community.
- Suggest an informational program be held in your synagogue.
For more information, contact JCRC at 312-357-4770 or jcrc1@juf.org.
News on Darfur
- Sudan Arrests Militia Chief Facing Trial, October 13, 2008, The New York Times
- Accusations Against Leader of Sudan Fuel Debate, September 29, 2008, The New York Times
- UN: Human Rights Violations in Sudan's Darfur Province Worsening, September 16, 2008, VOAnews.com
- Sudan government forces attack Darfur refugee camp, August 25, 2008, International Herald Tribune
- Indictment of Sudanese Leader Seen as Threat to Peacekeepers, July 20, 2008, The Washington Post
- Sudanese Protest War Crimes Case Against President at Scripted Rally in Capital, July 14, 2008, The New York Times
- UN pulls back staff from Darfur, July 14, 2008, BBC News
- Sudan Leader To Be Charged With Genocide, July 11, 2008, The Washington Post
- A Wide-Open Battle For Power in Darfur, June 20, 2008, The Washington Post
- US Presidential Contenders Make Joint Sudan Statement, May 28, 2008, VOA News
- Sudan cuts ties with Chad after rebel attack, May 11, 2008, Reuters
- Changing the Rules of the Games, March 30, 2008, The New York Times
- Global Day For Darfur Mobilization in Washington to Urge President Bush to Live Up to Promises to End Violence in Darfur, April 2, 2008, The Earth Times
- Death toll of 200,000 disputed in Darfur, March 28, 2008, msnbc.com
- Creating a Peace to Keep in Darfur, March 27, 2008, Center for American Progress
- Cross-country caravan targets Chinese involvement in Darfur, March 26, 2008, Boston.com
- Darfur peacekeeping force at risk of failing, already, March 23, 2008, International Herald Tribune
- Interpreter of Maladies, March 23, 2008, Washington Post
- Sudanese army criticizes UN report on Darfur attacks, March 22, 2008, International Herald Tribune
- Scorched-Earth Strategy Returns to Darfur, March 2, 2008, The New York Times
