Featured Ideas: End Genocide in Darfur, and forever

by Martha Heinemann Bixby · 2008-12-04 11:44:00 UTC
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The leading ideas in the "Ideas for Change in America" genocide section are:

End the Genocide in Darfur

President-Elect Obama must create a peace surge for Sudan, focused on ending the crisis in Darfur rather than managing it.  Supporting a U.N.-authorized peacekeeping force that actively protects civilians and holding the perpetrators of the genocide to account are important elements of this "peace surge." Making Darfur a priority from Day One will help ensure immediate and lasting benefits for the people of Sudan.
- Jerry Fowler (President, Save Darfur Coalition)

Use the full force of American diplomatic clout to end genocide and mass atrocity

The Obama Administration should engage the international community in a

coordinated effort to pressure--through a variety of mechanisms, including the use of force when called for---regimes that kill and otherwise abuse their own citizens. Such an approach should be inclusive of the concerns and perspectives of different nations, but should not favor a soft line against war criminals---crimes against humanity call for more sticks, less carrots. The Administration should also support the ICC and other mechanisms for international justice as a way to marginalize abusive leaders, and should provide support to UN-led peacekeeping missions around the world.
- Michelle (anti-genocide activist)

Please vote for an existing idea - or add your own!

Then, take 2 easy actions to make it clear to the new administration that ending genocide is a top priority.  Visit www.addyourvoice.org to sign a postcard to President-Elect Obama, and then send a message to Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton.

Martha Heinemann Bixby
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