Category Archives: Congress

United to End Genocide President to Testify on Burma

04/25/12

This afternoon, United to End Genocide President, Tom Andrews, will testify before Congress on the situation in Burma. The hearing, Oversight of U.S. Policy Toward Burma, will begin at 2:30 p.m. In his testimony, Tom will recommend that Congress maintain … Continue reading →

US Senate Hearing on Sudan and South Sudan

03/15/12

Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations held a hearing to address the ongoing insecurity and developing humanitarian crisis in Sudan and South Sudan. The witnesses for the hearing included Special Envoy to Sudan and South Sudan Princeton Lyman, the … Continue reading →

Senators Call on DoD to End Relationship with Russian Arms Dealer

03/13/12

Yesterday, 17 U.S. Senators sent Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta a letter expressing concern about the Department of Defense ongoing business transactions with the Russian arms company Rosoboronexport which has provided over $4 billion worth of weapons to the Syrian … Continue reading →

Strong Legislation Introduced to Address Escalating Sudan Crisis

03/08/12

Today, Congressmen Jim McGovern (D-MA) introduced the Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2012 (H.R. 4169). The bill works to create a comprehensive strategy towards ending atrocities and supporting peace in Sudan. Additional original co-sponsors include Representatives Frank Wolf … Continue reading →

VIDEO: “We’ve been silent too long”

02/29/12

Earlier today Congressman Jim McGovern delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives about the international community’s silence as the Sudanese government continues to attack civilians in Darfur, Abyei, South Kordofan and Blue Nile. Watch Representative McGovern’s … Continue reading →

Guest Post: How to be a Superhero – Working to End Genocide

12/23/11

This is a guest post from Staci Alziebler-Perkins, a 2011 Carl Wilkens Fellow. When I was a little girl, I always wanted to be a superhero. All you needed was a cool outfit like Batman or an invisible jet and … Continue reading →

Members of Congress Urge Obama to Reinvigorate Sudan Policy

11/22/11

Yesterday, sixty-two members of the House of Representatives sent a letter to President Obama urging a shift in the United States’ policy on Sudan. The letter was initiated by Sudan Caucus co-chair, Congressman Michael Capuano. The letter underscores the need … Continue reading →

Updates & Opportunities: Budget, Genocide Prevention Letter and Foreign Policy Debate

11/22/11

Battle Continues to Protect the International Affairs Budget For the second time since the beginning of the month, Senate consideration of the International Affairs Budget has been delayed. The International Affairs Budget funds the diplomatic and development work of the … Continue reading →

Four Things You Can Do Right Now

11/14/11

The four actions below provide immediate opportunities for activists to make a difference on Sudan, Syria and genocide prevention. Civilians at risk need your help. Each opportunity is time sensitive and we’d encourage you to take action today by contacting … Continue reading →