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Girls in Darfur

"Darfurians have heard the outcry of the American people and the world community who have taken on the responsibility of speaking out for those that are unable to speak for themselves. What they are still waiting for, though, is a tangible solution for the world?s greatest ongoing humanitarian crisis." - Fatema Haroun, Darfurian activist

The American people have raised their voices in an unprecedented show of grassroots activism to call for action in Darfur. Though horrific images from Darfur continue to fill our television screens, there is hope. The perseverence of Darfurians, the courage of aid workers, and the actions of ordinary citizens and world leaders committed to long-lasting peace in Darfur continue to inspire action and bring about change.

The international community, led by the United States, has the tools it needs to respond to the 4-year-old crisis in Darfur and act on its responsibility to protect innocent civilians. Now is the time for the international community to work together, pool its resources, and respond with one strong voice to end the killings in Darfur. The United States can use its influential status in the Security Council and in the international community to support the current African Union force and pave the way for U.N. peacekeepers in Darfur.

Citizens for Global Solutions recommends the following four steps for U.S. foreign policy in Darfur:

The U.S. must secure increased funding for a stronger AMIS force to protect the people of Darfur until a U.N. force can deploy. The international community must act on its recognized ?responsibility to protect? the people of Darfur.

The U.S. must engage Sudan?s closest allies -- especially China -- to end the violence in Darfur. With its economic relationship with the Sudan and its oil interests in the region, China is especially well-positioned to play a crucial role in ending genocide.

The U.S. should support the International Criminal Court?s investigation in Darfur. In order to bring justice for the people of Darfur, the U.S. should support the ICC?s case and supply any relevant information on the Darfur case in order to hold accountable those responsible for genocide and crimes against humanity.

The U.S. should take more forceful measures to stop genocide. Stronger measures could include planning for a no-fly zone, enforcing targeted individual sanctions, targeted divestment (specifically from the petroleum sector) and a freeze of off-shore accounts of Sudanese officials.

 

 
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