Monday, April 13, 2009

Shining A Light on Darfur


Note: The genocide in Darfur enters its 6th year.

This past Easter Sunday at 7pm a candle light vigil was held by the Toronto Darfur Coalition. "Shine a Light on Darfur" took place at our very own Queen's Park, downtown Toronto.

The purpose of this event comes as sentiments of significance for all to join together in solidarity to send a message to our Canadian government that the people of Darfur need protection; those who are victims require relief; and the perpetrators be brought to justice.

With the latest developments in Darfur, including the ICC issuing an arrest warrant for President Omar al-Bashir and his expulsion of 13 aid organizations from the country which is expected to leave 1.1 million people without food, 1.5 million without health care and at least one million without drinking water, according to the UN, we are at a critical point where the Canadian government must understand that Canadian citizens are demanding that Darfur take priority.

To learn more about the many ways of getting involved, please visit: Darfur Toronto

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