Would you be willing to include the people of Darfur in your Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is a time of year to count our blessings and to reach out to those who are not as fortunate. Everyday, the 2.5 million people chased from their homes in Darfur face the threat of starvation, disease, and rape, while the few lucky enough to remain in their homes risk displacement, torture, and murder. Therefore, I call on you to do the following:
1. Push for the immediate deployment of the already-authorized UN peacekeeping force.
2. Strengthen the understaffed African Union force already in Darfur until the UN force can be deployed.
3. Establish a no-fly zone.
4. Increase humanitarian aid and ensure access for delivery.
Check out SaveDarfur for more infromation.
Photo Copyright: Ivo Freijsen ( ECHO)
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