On 17th September, thousands of people across dozens of cities worldwide will take part in the largest campaigning day for peace in Darfur since the start of the conflict, the World Evangelical Alliance has announced.
Campaigners are urging those taking part in the Global Day of Action for Darfur to call on their governments to do more to protect civilians in the troubled region of Sudan.
17th September marks the one-year anniversary of the United Nations’ pledge to provide security for civilians around the world. It is hoped the cross-global campaign will be a poignant reminder to the UN of its as yet unfulfilled responsibility and the continuing suffering in Darfur.
”From Abuja, to New York, this will be a chance for people across the globe to show that they care about Darfur,” said Jill Savitt, Campaign Director of Human Rights First, one of the organisations coordinating the events. “September 17 is going to be a day of international solidarity to bring hope to the people of Darfur.”
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