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Harry Potter Alliance Raises Awareness About Darfur

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On Saturday, July 14th, the Harry Potter Alliance, in conjunction with the Genocide Intervention Network, and other human rights groups, are encouraging Harry Potter lovers and human rights activists to hold house parties to learn more about the situation in Darfur, and to take action. Harry Potter Darfur

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Do What You Can: National Week of Action for Darfur April 6-13

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I just have to do what I can. " -- Jerry Fowler, Executive Director of the Save Darfur Coalition , during an interview on the Voices on Genocide Prevention Podcast. Tell China to, "Extinguish the Flames of Genocide in Darfur." activism Darfur genocide human rights I focus on the fact that I don't have to solve it.

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Sudan Activist Conference Call: What You Can Do to Make a Difference in Darfur

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When you hear about what is going in Darfur, do you feel like you want to do something, but you don't know what to do? Roger Winter, a Sudan expert gave an update on the current situation in the Sudan, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and how the Darfur conflict is important in the larger context of Sudan. All the time.

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Beijing 2008 Olympics Potential Catalyst for Human Rights

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They've organized an international Olympic Torch Relay which began on August 9 in Chad, near the Darfur border, and will finish in China in January. They've organized an international Olympic Torch Relay which began on August 9 in Chad, near the Darfur border, and will finish in China in January. Claire of Free Aung San Suu Kyi!

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Machinima Festival and NTC Video Contest

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Moderator: Carl Goodman (Deputy Director and Director of Digital Media, Museum of the Moving Image). AmaBe Cheeky stars in this one with Zeke Poutine, In Kenzo and the janjaweed of Camp Darfur. Although I could participate via Second Life. Next ManorMeta Mashup coming soon, enjoy this for now! ~in in kenzo, machinimatographer~

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Guest Post by Stacey Monk: Dogooders Won’t Change the World (Alone)

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Here’s what’s pissing me off: The reason I have to fight every time to do these stories [like Darfur] is because the truth is that it’s hard to get the majority of Americans…to care. ” (not in video). DREW OLANOFF | Geek & GOGII Community Director | @drew. That is a huge mistake.” starts around 16:46). “I

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Nonprofit Blog Highlight: Global Fund for Women

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That's an excerpt from a speech given by Muadi Mukenge the Global Fund for Women's Program Officer for Africa, at the Darfur Day of Conscience. Their blog includes excerpts from speeches, messages from their Executive Director, Kavita Ramdas, and letters from grantees. It was turned into a post for the Global Fund for Women's blog.

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