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Month: July 2006

Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006

July 26, 2006

The violence in Darfur has received significant attention from humanitarian and advocacy groups around the world. Unfortunately, the United States government has stayed largely removed from the conflict, allowing genocide…

How Do Your Representatives Vote on African Issues?

July 26, 2006

One of the most important parts of advocacy work is having the capability and confidence to communicate with our government representatives. As citizens, we have the right to address our…

Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2006

July 21, 2006

On June 27th, the International Relations Committee approved a bill “to encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom in Ethiopia.” For several decades, Ethiopia…

Congolese Bishops Call for Peaceful Political Transition

July 11, 2006

The Catholic Church spoke with one voice making seven suggestions in a message of hope to the Congolese people. The Cardinal, Archbishops and Bishops, Standing Committee members of the national…