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People Who Move the World Challenge
Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) is launching the People Who Move the World Challenge to applaud every day citizens taking extraordinary action to prevent and stop genocide.
Over the next three months, we will share the inspiring stories of individual acts of heroism in support of the anti-genocide movement. Through August 31, all contributions to the challenge will be matched up to $15,000 to reach our $30,000 goal.
Meet Johnny Strange, a 17 year-old from Malibu, CA who recently became the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits. Learn more about Johnny’s story and the Move the World Challenge. Make a gift today.
Click here to see Johnny talk about his amazing story and Genocide Intervention Network on the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien.
Action Alerts
Day 100: Call the White House and Demand Action on Darfur
April 29th is Day 100 of the Obama administration. During his first 100 days, you phoned, wrote, faxed and held events demanding that the Obama administration take action to protect the lives of civilians in Darfur. Obama responded by appointing Special Envoy Gration.
Yet, many humanitarian aid organizations are still denied entry to Darfur and the crisis escalates.
Three Actions You Can Take
There are 3 important actions you can take right now to make a difference:
1. STANDFast on December 3rd!
On December 3rd, join your friends, families, and community in fasting for civilian protection in Darfur and Burma. Give up a luxury item and donate the money you would have spent on that item to the Genocide Intervention Network's groundbreaking civilian protection program. Click here to take part.
2. Add your voice
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Press Room
NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER WITHDRAWS STATE INVESTMENTS FROM COMPANIES IN SUDAN
June 30, 2009WASHINGTON, DC - Today, New York State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the withdrawal of investments in a set of companies operating in Sudan from the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund). DiNapoli also announced the decision to continue to monitor and engage another set of companies with Sudan-related operations. The actions to be undertaken by the Comptroller, particularly the latter, were developed in coordination with the Conflict Risk Network (CRN), a project of Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET).
CRN is a network of institutional investors, financial service providers and critical stakeholders whose combined efforts to mitigate conflict risk and increase responsible foreign investment work to protect civilians and improve investment returns. CRN has provided the Comptroller's office with in-depth reports on the Sudan-related operations of numerous corporate actors and on steps some of them have taken to ensure non-complicity in conflict and a responsible presence in Sudan.
"The Conflict Risk Network commends the Comptroller's leadership to address the troubling operations of certain companies operating in Sudan," said Melany Grout, Director of Conflict Risk Network.
"Direct engagement efforts of this kind have already resulted in thirteen companies changing their operations to mitigate conflict and atrocities in Sudan. We encourage other investors to follow the Comptroller's lead and join with the community of stakeholders - under the banner of Conflict Risk Network - helping to create a more peaceful and prosperous future for all Sudanese."
With a track record of implementing strong policies to protect the pension fund from the moral and financial risks of investing in certain companies doing business with Sudan, the Comptroller leveraged CRN's in-depth reports on the Sudan-related operations of numerous corporate actors.
"Investing in companies that support these regimes is not conducive to our aim of promoting socially responsible investment practices nor does it bode well for those civilians in Sudan at risk of genocidal violence, " said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "The Conflict Risk Network has provided an innovative platform for connecting concerned stakeholders and companies to address this matter in a targeted and comprehensive way."
The Genocide Intervention Network is working to build the first permanent anti-genocide constituency in the United States, mobilizing the political will to stop genocide when it occurs. Accessible online at www.GenocideIntervention.net, GI-NET empowers individuals with tools to stop genocide through education, fundraising for civilian protection and advocacy efforts.
Mame Annan-Brown 202-481-8220
annan-brown@genocideintervention.net
17 YEAR OLD CLIMBS EVEREST TO STOP GENOCIDE
June 25, 2009Washington, DC - Earlier this month, Johnny Strange became the youngest person to climb the 'Seven Summits' (the highest peak on each continent). After reaching the summit of Mt. Everest, Johnny held up a sign that said 'Stop Genocide'.
Johnny's feat is remarkable for a number of reasons, including his young age and conviction to speak about the plight of those at risk of, and experiencing violence in Darfur. Johnny has partnered with Genocide Intervention Network (GI-NET) to raise awareness and funds and is featured in their "People Who Move the World" campaign.
"I wanted to use my achievement to draw attention to the fact that genocide is something that is ongoing, and sadly not just in the past," said Johnny. "For many people, genocide can seem like an impossible issue to tackle, but so is Everest."
Johnny's record breaking climb comes at a time when the international community has called for immediate action in response to increased vulnerability of massive portions of the population in Darfur. Since 2003, over 300,000 people in Darfur have been killed and almost 3 million displaced.
"Johnny is a great example of what young, committed people can accomplish when determined," said Mark Hanis, President of Genocide Intervention Network. "His achievement will go a long way to both inspire young people and shed light on this important and difficult issue."
Johnny recently appeared on The Tonight Show and the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.
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The Genocide Intervention Network is working to build the first permanent anti-genocide constituency in the United States, mobilizing the political will to stop genocide when it occurs. Accessible online at www.GenocideIntervention.net, GI-NET empowers individuals with tools to stop genocide through education, fundraising for civilian protection and advocacy efforts.
Mame Annan-Brown (202) 481-8220, info@genocideintervention.net
DARFUR ADVOCACY GROUPS URGE ADMINISTRATION TO UNVEIL SUDAN PLAN
June 18, 2009WASHINGTON - In a State Department briefing today Special Envoy to Sudan Major General Scott Gration referred to the situation in Darfur as the "remnants of genocide," and suggested that humanitarian aid to Darfur had been restored to almost the same level as before the government of Sudan expelled 13 aid agencies. In response, the Save Darfur Coalition, Enough Project and Genocide Intervention Network issued the following statement.
"President Obama and Ambassador Rice recently labeled the situation in Darfur as an ongoing genocide, and it is troubling that key players in the administration are not singing from the same song sheet with regard to this fundamental issue," said Save Darfur Coalition President Jerry Fowler. "The real questions are whether the Darfuri people are in crisis and whether lives are hanging in the balance. The answer to each of those questions is an unequivocal ‘yes.' It is past time for the administration to speak with one voice on Sudan and unveil its plan to help bring peace and security to the country."
"The administration's Sudan policy needs to be judged by the facts on the ground. With millions of people still unable to return to their homes in Darfur, President Bashir still wanted for war crimes and the Comprehensive Peace Agreement fraying badly, it is clear that much more needs to be done," said Enough Project Executive Director John Norris.
"The challenges facing Special Envoy Gration are large and many. The world is looking to the United States to lead. President Obama must become involved in a more direct way if the international community is to succeed in reinforcing peace and protecting civilians in Sudan," said Genocide Intervention Network Executive Director Sam Bell.
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The Genocide Intervention Network is working to build the first permanent anti-genocide constituency in the United States, mobilizing the political will to stop genocide when it occurs. Accessible online at www.GenocideIntervention.net, GI-NET empowers individuals with tools to stop genocide through education, fundraising for civilian protection and advocacy efforts.
Mame Annan-Brown, 202-481-8220 x309