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by rancorofhel1 in Activism, April 16, 2008

After learning in class about Darfur, I would like to play my role by doing everything to end attacks on civilians and increase humanitarian access in Darfur during this terrible genocide.

As my first step, I would try to inform myself and as many people as possible about Darfur and make it a priority for them to play a part. To achieve this, I would read and spread Human Rights Watch’s reports, photos, and videos. I think that if the world were informed of the issue in Sudan, then this nonsense would have stopped years ago. A fantastic method of informing friends and the public is to get a hold of the media and announce the problem. This is possible by sending emails, visiting their websites, or simply calling them and asking for better coverage in this matter. I would always have my CD-ROM about Darfur (this is obtainable at irin@ocha.unon.org) ready for them to view.

Explaining the Darfur dilemma in an emotional and dramatic way will surely attract attention. I think showing the video, Darfur Destroyed in schools, churches, and groups among the country will give people integrity and motivation, and they will certainly have the same ambition as me. In addition, since I have already got the awareness of friends and public, I would finally write to the American government or contact other authorities such as, the African Union, United Nations, or European Union and urge them to ensure that AMIS (Afirican Union Mission in Sudan) and UNAMID (United Nations African Union Mission In Darfur) have equipment and personnel to improve security in Darfur (you can reach the UN Security Council at inquiries@un.org). To me, it appears that many countries around the world are intimidated by American soldiers. Therefore, if the United States were to intervene in the problem in Sudan, then it would be expected to discontinue. Moreover, writing to the Sudanese government and ask to cooperate fully with AMIS and UNAMID would work as well. Lastly, I would make donation to Humanitarian Agencies all over the world such as, Red Cross, Save the Children-U.S., UNICEF, etc., to provide help to Sudanese people. In conclusion, one person can not stop the predicament. Nevertheless, one person can convince an army of inhabitants to affect and influence the Sudanese government.

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