Justice for Darfur

Galit — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:32:31 +0000

Those of you who know me know I’m much of a believer. I think I’ve even been called a self-hating Jew on this very forum. But I must say that the time between Rosh Hashanah and Kippur serves a purpose of quiet contemplation in my life. It’s a time for me to come to an understanding with my conscience. This does not only mean introspection, but also a deep reassessment of my place in the grand scheme of things in the universe.

This year, again, I find that I live in a world I sometimes don’t like or understand. The mass killing in Darfur is a stain on the conscience of the world, a world that has turned its head for too long.

I write to you today full of rage but also of hope.

This Sunday, as part of the project 24 hours for Darfur, we will be screening video messages across from the UN headquarters in New York. Please check out the video project and sign the petition.

On Friday September 21, UN Secretary General will convene the “Darfur Contact Group” of 17 leaders to help set the agenda for Darfur’s peace talks. This is our best hope yet for voices to triumph over violence. Sign the petition below, forward it to friends and demand that our leaders commit to securing a fair and lasting peace for the people of Darfur. We hope to have 50,000 signers by this Sunday and potential for 100,000 by Sept 21.

Please, also sign the petition at www.avaaz.org/en/darfur/

Thanks. Shana Tovah and Ramadan Kareem to everyone.

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Justice for Darfur