Tag Archives: women

Things that make us happy

Originally posted at http://www.blogfordarfur.org After a weekend full of family, friends and food my cousins and I sat down to write a letter.  We wanted to tell the people fighting for the women and children of Darfur what their work … Continue reading

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Sienna Miller, Cell Phones and the DRC

Originally posted at Stop Genocide. Sienna Miller is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with International Medical Corps, TakePart.com, and Children Mending Hearts to raise awareness of the long-running conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and its devastating … Continue reading

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“Our souls are rested”

Posted at Blog for Darfur. Gloria White-Hammond from Genocide Prevention Month on Vimeo. One of the most rousing moments of Sunday’s event was a short speech by Rev. Gloria White-Hammond, the chair of the board of Save Darfur.  Rev. Gloria … Continue reading

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Mia Farrow Documents Darfur Traditions

Originally posted at Stop Genocide. Actress and activist Mia Farrow recently returned from the Chad-Darfur border, where she spent a number of weeks documenting Darfuri traditions. I have visited this camp many times—they know I care, they know that I … Continue reading

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In One Voice: Ending Violence Against Women in Darfur

Panelists: Rev. Gloria White-Hammond, MD; John Heffernan; Maria Bello; Niemat Ahmadi; Dr. Kelly Askin Originally posted at Save Darfur’s Blog. Last night Americans joined together on one night, in one voice, calling for an end to violence against women in … Continue reading

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One Night One Voice

Silence the weapons of war. Help end physical and sexual violence against women in Darfur. What: An Advocacy Night to End Violence Against Women in Darfur Who: Women and Men Across the United States Where: Online, and in local communities, … Continue reading

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