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ACT NOW: Send a message to urge stronger action on Darfur

The Save Darfur Coalition joins 80 prominent advocacy groups across the nation representing millions of Americans in sending a letter outlining the steps that President Bush must take to stop the genocide in Darfur. You can send the same message. The letter, which highlights the urgency of the genocide in Darfur, calls for immediate US action through the United Nations to strengthen the mandate of the African Union (AU) force on the ground and to augment their mission to protect civilians.

By clicking below, you can join this effort to contact President Bush and other elected representatives to tell them you care about the people of Darfur and call for strong action to protect them. When our leaders understand that their constituents want them to act, they will.

Send a message to President Bush and Congress by clicking here.

Legislative Update
The Darfur Genocide Accountability Act (HR 1424) will be replaced by an alternative measure sponsored by Congressman Hyde, the chair of the House International Relations Committee. This creates a challenge to the Senate counterpart, the Darfur Accountability Act (S 495), since any bill passed by the House will have to coordinate with a Senate measure.

Activism
Grassroots support to stop the Sudan genocide grows while the world action wanes
May 23, 2005 - Reuters AlertNet, American Jewish World Service
One year ago, American Jewish World Service (AJWS) launched a Sudan humanitarian aid and advocacy campaign within the Jewish community and spearheaded the interfaith Save Darfur Coalition. Since that time there has been a grassroots swelling of activity in synagogues, college campuses, and communities across America.

Save Darfur Coalition beneficiary of charity softball tournament
The International Studies program at the University of Maryland won second place at the College Park Scholars 8th Annual Charity Softball Tournament. Having adopted the Save Darfur Coalition as its charity, the International Studies Program secured and donated $500 to the coalition.

Rabbis call for day of fasting for Darfur
May 20, 2005 - The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles
Rabbis from all denominations are calling upon Jews in Los Angeles to participate in a day of fasting, prayer and political activism to raise alarm about the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan, organized by Jewish World Watch.

March for Darfur starts "Week of Conscience" in Cincinnati
May 23, 2005 - The News-Record
The University of Cincinnati chapter of Students Taking Action Now: Darfur, kicked off the "Week of Conscience" with a Freedom Walk Sunday.