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It’s been just over 7 months since 'Sudan: Day of Conscience,' when I and other people of faith and good will were arrested as we called on the government of Sudan to stop the genocide in Darfur. I am dismayed that so little progress has been made since then. Thankfully, momentum is once again building around legislation in the US Senate and proposals in the UN Security Council. I applaud the efforts of the UU United Nations Office to rally Unitarian Universalists to action, and hope that many congregations will answer the call to help stop the violence in Darfur.

Rev. William G. Sinkford
President, Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations


 

UUs in Action to Stop Genocide in Darfur

September 17: UUs in Action and Solidarity for the People of Darfur

(New York City) Thanks to all UUs who were part of the successful September 17th gathering at All Souls, the march along Madison Ave., and the main rally in Central Park.

Approximately 500 activists—including over 100 Darfuris from Philadelphia and New York areas joined the Pre-March gathering at the Unitarian Church of All Souls (NYC) and the march organized by the UU-UNO, UUSC and UUA to call for deployment of UN peacekeepers to stop genocide in the Darfur. After the march, we joined over 30,000 rallyers in Central Park where former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY), Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), multi-platinum, award winning music duo Big & Rich and many others gathered to emphasized the gravity of the situation.

Click here for photos of the March and Pre-March Gathering at the Unitarian Church of All Souls by our wonderful photographer, Justin Gonzalez.

What else can I do to help protect
people of Darfur from genocide?

Join UU-UNO and Save Darfur Coalition to help end the genocide by taking small steps that can make a big difference for the people of Darfur. Everyone can help build the political power needed to end this conflict.

  • Educate others about genocide and inform them of what they can do to help the people of Darfur.

Please do not forget to share with us an activity you are planning to help the people of Darfur in your community.

If you live in/ near New York City area, you might want toincrease your awareness on Darfur by:

  • Joining the weekly vigil held every Tuesday at the U.S. Permanent Mission to the UN

Read the UU Action of Immediate Witness:
"End Crimes Against Humanity in Darfur, Sudan"
Passed by delegates at the 2005 UUA General Assembly