On July 21, 2005, Darfur Freedom Summer Vigils will be held in different cities across the world, symbolizing solidarity and the worldwide demand for an end to the atrocities in Darfur.
On July 22, 2004, both houses of Congress unanimously declared the situation in Darfur, Sudan genocide. One year after this unprecedented declaration, people in Darfur are still dying as the world watches. On July 21, 2005, Darfur Freedom Summer Vigils will be held in different cities across the world, symbolizing solidarity and the worldwide demand for an end to these atrocities. The Opportunity These vigils will offer an opportunity to learn more about the situation in Darfur and to act to end the atrocities. Information will be distributed and action events will be held in conjunction with the vigils. We invite you to join the Genocide Intervention Fund and other organizations in taking a stand against the genocide in Darfur and remembering the lives that have been lost. Please feel free to be creative and integrate the ideas of others in your community, and be sure to share them with us! There are already vigils of all sizes being organized across the nation and in various locations around the world, including California; Washington, D.C.; Kenya; Mexico and France. If there isn't yet a vigil in your area, please use our organizing kit and put one together! As sunset rolls from East to West, we are hoping to create a candlelight wave, with caring people lighting candles in each city along the way. There will also be immediate action campaigns on site and information/action kits available for people to take to their own community, becoming powerful advocates for Darfur. Please mark your calendars and do all you can to get the word out about these important events. To get further information or to see where around the world these vigils will be held please visit: http://www.genocideinterventionfund.org/vigils/ To Register Let us know you're planning to host a vigil by e-mailing us or calling 610.957.6339. Your vigil will be added to a growing list on the Genocide Intervention Fund website as well as StopGenocideNow. Organizing Kit A kit (PDF) will provide all the information necessary to help you plan a vigil in your city. (http://www.genocideinterventionfund.org/vigils/)Date: Thursday, July 21, 2005
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
11000 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
United States
Cost: No cost
Los Angeles Vigil 6:00 PM at the Federal Building
Gabriel Stauring
Tel: 310.451.2863
gstauring@aol.com
www.StopGenocideNow.org
Sponsor(s): Darfur Action Committee, StopGenocideNow.org
Genocide Intervention Fund
African Diaspora Foundation
American Anti-Slavery Group
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Justice and Peace
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Office of Restorative Justice/Detention Ministry
Darfur Action Committee at UCLA
Jewish Community Relations Council
Peace and Justice Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles
Prevent Genocide International
Progressive Jewish Alliance
Second Generation After, San Diego
Second Generation Los Angeles
South Coast Interfaith Council
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