Tell President Bush: Time is running out!
Global Day for Darfur is arriving soon on Sunday, April 29 and
UUSC’s Drumbeat for Darfur advocates throughout the country are
putting on large, public events to demand peace and protection
in Darfur. Following Global Day events, we’re keeping up the
drumbeat with a National Call-In Day to put coordinated,
nationwide pressure on the Bush administration.
On Monday April 30, call President Bush at 202-456-1111
and tell him that you demand protection for innocent civilians
that are the targets of this intolerable genocide.
Talking points
On May 1, the United States will begin its rotating one-month
presidency of the U.N. Security Council. The Bush administration
should use this opportunity to launch an intense multilateral
diplomatic effort to achieve real protection in Darfur. Tell
President Bush to:
Ensure that the new U.S. ambassador to the United
Nations, Zal Khalilzad, is able to deploy an effective U.N.
peacekeeping force on the ground in Darfur and eastern Chad.
Set a timeline and benchmarks for implementation of a
U.N. peacekeeping force in accordance with Security Council
Resolution 1706 which was passed eight months ago.
Provide much-needed funding for African Union and U.N.
peacekeepers to protect civilians and realize stability in the
region.
Raise the decibel level on Global
Day for Darfur
Connect to Drumbeat for Darfur Advocates
at many inspiring events across the country.
Protest Fidelity Investments in
New York’s Financial District
– Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
UUSC joins the Darfur Alert Coalition in
Philadelphia – Sunday, April
29, 1 p.m.
Washington, D.C., Rally at Lafayette Park
across the street from the White House – Sunday, April 29, 2
p.m.
Die-In, Rally, and March for Divestment in
Boston – Sunday, April 29,
1 p.m.
Global Day for Darfur in
Montclair, N.J.
– Sunday, April 29, 2-3:30 p.m.
Colorado Global Day for Darfur
– Sunday, April 29, 1 p.m.
Des Moines, Iowa, Drumbeat
for Darfur vigil – May 18, 10 a.m.–May 19, 10 a.m.
