Help Save Darfur!

Every day, 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.

(Click here for the Save Darfur Website)

(Click here for the Hawaii Coalition for Darfur Website)

  Current Action:

Sexual Violence in Darfur used as a Weapon of Genocide (August, 2008)

  In Darfur, men are often killed or captured when they leave refugee camps to collect firewood. So the women venture out instead—and regularly fall prey to a targeted campaign of rape encouraged by the Sudanese government.  Sexual violence in Darfur is not just a series of random acts. It is a weapon of genocide. Peacekeepers have tried to protect women, but they have failed because they are short of resources and stretched too thin to do the job.

(Click here to Make a Difference)  [SaveDarfur.org]

 

Congress must support funding for Darfur (April, 2008)

Congress is preparing to vote on a bill that will include significant funding for peacekeeping and humanitarian aid in Darfur.  Your representative needs to hear from you that the men, women, and children of Darfur cannot afford anymore delays. Funding for Darfur can bring hope to the thousands who have weathered half a decade of genocide.  Fill out the form to tell your representative to support funding for security and humanitarian aid in Darfur.  (Click here for more information)

Sudan Divestment Bill (HB 34) Becomes Law - Act 192 (June 18, 2007) PDF

Click here for Darfur Action Sheet (PDF Version)

Newsprint and Press Releases: 

PRESS RELEASE: HB 34 "Hawaii Will Profit from Genocide No More" 05/03/07

PRESS RELEASE: Divestment of Diocesan Funds from Companies Supporting Sudan (02/22/07)

Genocide in Darfur demands state divest (Honolulu Advertiser 02/21/07)

2007 Legislative Testimony:

Testimony given on 03/28/07 for the Sen. Ways & Means Committee (HB 34 SD1)

Testimony given on 03/20/07 for the Senate TIA/JDL Committee (HB 34)

Testimony given on 02/14/07 for the House International Affairs Committee (HCR 36)

Testimony given on 02/07/07 for the House International Affairs Committee (HB 34)

Testimony given on 01/26/07 for the House Labor Committee (HB 34)

Resources:

Hawaii Coalition for Darfur (Brochure)

Speak Out for Darfur: Day of Prayer (Hawaii Catholic Herald Article (12/01/06)

Toolkit for United in Prayer for Darfur

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL (APRIL 29, 2007) Click this link for flyer

Bulletin/Pulpit Announcements (Word Document)

Bulletin Insert (8 1/2 by 11)

Bulletin Insert (8 1/2 by 11 mirror image)

Alerts & Announcements:

2 Days Left:  Candlelight Vigil (April 29, 2007) (04/27/07)

Final Reminder: Candlelight Vigil (April 29, 2007) (04/24/07)

Event Notice:  Candlelight Vigil (April 29, 2007) (04/16/07

Legislative Alert: Hearing Schedule for HB 34 SD 1 (03/28/07)

Save the Date:  Candlelight Vigil (April 29, 2007)

Help Stop the Genocide in Darfur (Event flyer for March 5, 2007)

Legislative Alert:  Hearing Scheduled for HB 34 (02/22/07)

Legislative Alert:  Ask Oshiro to hear HB 34 (02/21/07)

United in Prayer and Action for Darfur (11/22/06)

Darfur: Upcoming Event (United in Prayer for Darfur) (10/04/06)