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 The Villanova University Chapter of STAND is dedicated to ending the ongoing genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Since the government backed genocide began in 2003, more than 200,000 people have been killed and more than 2.5 million have been displaced. Darfur marks the first time in history that the United States has classified a conflict as a genocide while the atrocities are still ongoing.STAND engages in activities including political advocacy, education, and fundraising.
Funds raised by VU STAND support an NGO on the ground in Darfur that assists the African Union peacekeepers in conducting firewood patrols.
This is vital since many of the rapes used as a weapon of war are conducted while women leave refugee camps to collect firewood.
2009-10 Officers
Meeting
When: Mondays, 8:30
Where: Center for Peace & Justice Education, Sullivan Hall, Lower
Level
Officers:
- Co-Presidents, Beth Awalt & Jenn Maez
- Activities Chair, Amy Richards
- Advocacy Chairs,
Caitlin D'Amico &
Andres Ortiz-Gomez
- Genocide Awareness Week Chair, Alex Frantz
- Education Chairs, Eddie Gill &
Theresa Donohoe
- Fundraising Chair, Lindsey Hamilton
- Publicity Chair, Annie White
- Treasurer,
JA Hull
Advisor:
Dr. Tim
Horner
Email:
novastand@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
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Genocide Awareness Week:
October 19-26, 2009. Join us for speakers, documentary screenings,
fundraisers, education and advocacy events, and our highly anticipated,
third annual Rock for Darfur benefit concert!
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More Information
- Letter Writing Campaign - What We're Asking For: Money for Peacekeepers, Federal protection for Divestment, and More Sanctions on the Government of Sudan.
- To learn more please sign on to the Peace and Justice Listserv by sending a message "subscribe peaceandjustice" (without quotation marks) to
majordomo@list.villanova.edu.
- Purchase a STAND Bracelet in the
Center for Peace and Justice to Support Darfur!
STAND Online Resources
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If you Would Like to Receive Info About STAND at
Villanova, please email novastand@gmail.com
- Federal protection for divestment: Around the country, Darfur activists like you are getting their states, cities, and schools to divest their funds from key companies supporting the genocide in Sudan. Divestment pressures the government of Sudan to stop sponsoring this genocide and accept a UN force. Protecting these cities, states, and schools is crucial for the momentum of the national divestment movement.
Urge your Senators to co-sponsor S.831, the Sudan Divestment Authorization Act, to protect states, cities, and schools who divest. Urge your Representatives to co-sponsor the upcoming House version of the bill once it is introduced.
- More sanctions on the government of Sudan: Divestment is only one of the ways to put economic pressure on the government of Sudan. In October 2006, Congress passed the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act, which, among other things, would ensure that targeted sanctions are placed on the perpetrators of genocide, and help deprive the Sudanese government of oil revenues that go towards sponsoring genocide. Now, the US must enforce this key piece of legislation.
Urge your members of Congress to tell the President to enforce the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act.
To make a difference please join us in a letter writing campaign by printing
out our
letter template .
Thanks!
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