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What can you give up to save lives?
Women in Muzbat
Dear Friends,
I have so much to be thankful for this year - my friends, my family, and for people like you who are taking action to end genocide.
It has been an incredibly difficult year for people who live in conflict zones around the world. Direct violence in Darfur has not subsided, and attacks by the Government of Sudan and their proxies have killed hundreds of civilians and displaced thousands. In Eastern Burma, villagers are under constant threat of a junta attack.
That's why my family and I are participating in STANDFast on December 3rd. Will you join us?
At GI-NET, we believe that protection from rape and attack is not a luxury - it's a right. STANDFast is about sacrificing a luxury item - like your morning coffee or daily newspaper - to bring much needed protection to civilians in Darfur and Eastern Burma.
You and your family can participate in STANDFast from anywhere by "fasting" from one luxury item and donating the money you would have spent to Genocide Intervention Network's Civilian Protection Program. 100 percent of the money that you donate during STANDFast will be used to protect civilians in Darfur and Burma. Just a few dollars can do so much:
* $3 provides protection from rape and attack for one woman in Darfur for one week.
* $5 is enough to give a village in Burma the ability to warn other villages of an approaching attack.
Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to reflect on what we have and what we can do for others. Please ask your family to join mine on December 3rd and STANDFast against genocide.
- Janessa Goldbeck, Director of Membership
Take Action Now!
Civilians in Darfur and Eastern Burma are in desperate need of protection. Will you help? Forward this email to 10 friends and ask them to STANDFast against genocide on December 3rd.
Movement Updates
November 30th is the last day to apply for the Carl Wilkens Fellowship
Applications are due no later than November 30th for the Carl Wilkens Fellowship, the first and only anti-genocide leadership development program fo busy adults. Learn more about this competitive program and apply here.
Dr. Halima Bashir nominated for "Most Inspiring Person of the Year"
Dr. Halima Bashir, author of Tears of the Desert: A Memoir of Survival in Darfur, has been nominated by Beliefnet for "Most Inspiring Person of the Year." You can cast your vote here.
Jack McCallum picks Joey Cheek for Sportsman of the Year
Joey Cheek, a three-time Olympic medalist in speed skating, has been nominated for Sports Illustrated magazine's "Sportsman of the Year" award for his work to bring attention to China's role in the genocide in Darfur. Read the nomination here.
Take Action Now
Spread the word about STANDFast!
Civilians in Darfur and Eastern Burma are in desperate need of protection. Will you help? Forward this email to 10 friends and ask them to STANDFast against genocide on December 3rd.
From the Genocide Monitor
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: In his periodic report to the UN Security Council, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon reports that rebels and government forces carried out arbitrary executions, rapes, torture and mass killings in the DRC.
EASTERN CHAD: In a visit to eastern Chad, UN Under Secretary General John Holmes called for more action to restore stability to eastern Chad in order to reduce banditry affecting the large IDP and refugee population along Chad’s border with Sudan.
IRAQ: As negotiations over the US-Iraqi status of forces agreement continue, three bombs struck Baghdad, killing at least 18 people on the edge of the Green Zone.
SOMALIA: Battles continued in Mogadishu, where at least 24 people were killed on Friday in fighting between rebels and the government outside of a district commissioner’s home.
SUDAN: International Criminal Court Judges have received an additional 700 pages of supporting material concerning the case against President Omar Bashir. SLA-M Rebels accused the government of Sudan of bombing the town of Um Martei, killing three people. The UN is working to confirm these reports.
SRI LANKA: Government forces continued their fierce fighting outside of Kilinochchi, as India restated its belief that any government victory over the LTTE will not solve the problem of long-seated discrimination against Tamils.
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Mark Your Calendar!
November 30th: Carl Wilkens Fellowship application deadline
Only a few days left to apply for the Carl Wilkens Fellowship, a highly competitive program that provides individuals with leadership training, conflict and legislative education, organizing tools and the resources to build sustained political will to end genocide. For more information and to apply, click here.
December 16th: National Call-In Day
Soon the senate will hold hearings to question key presidential nominees like the Secretary of State about their policies and priorities for 2009. On December 16th, join us in a national call-in day and ask your senator to ensure that ending genocide is a priority for the new administration. Mark your calendar for December 16th and tell your friends to do the same!
Local events
Visit our Event Calendar to find a local anti-genocide event in your area.
New Resources
STANDFast Materials
Visit the GI-NET website for resources to help you plan a STANDFast event - get fundraising pointers, event ideas, media tips and much more!
GI-NET Blog
The GI-NET blog is updated regularly with interesting news, videos and interviews. Currently on the blog: Jets for Khartoum, Serbian "genocide," Ocampo presents case against Darfur rebels, Ceasefire analysis, and much more.
Send us your STANDFast pictures!
Joining us in STANDFast? We would love to see your pictures and feature them on our blog and in our newsletters. Send them to info@genocideintervention.net.
Thanks for all you do to help end genocide!
—Janessa Goldbeck, Director of Membership