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Where is Mali Headed After the Military Coup?

Although fighting between Tuareg rebels and government troops had been ongoing since mid-January, the military coup in Mail that took place last week was unexpected and threatens to plunge a country that has enjoyed relative stability since the 1990s into … Continue reading


Tiny Impressions from a Refugee Camp in South Sudan

I am on a small plane leaving Yida, a camp in South Sudan holding 28,000 refugees, and counting, from the Nuba Mountains region of Sudan just to the north. Two days ago when I arrived an additional 170 new refugees … Continue reading


Why I Won’t Eat – Stop Sudan’s Weapons of Mass Starvation

Kristen Anderson My name is Kristen and I live in Des Moines, IA and on March 16 I will go hungry. On that day, as part of United to End Genocide’s Day of Action for Sudan — I will join … Continue reading


Yemen: Long-Awaited Election Amid Increased Tension, Fears of Violence

Yemen has experienced ongoing violence – including attacks against unarmed demonstrators – since anti-government protests began over a year ago. In the face of the protests and violence against civilians, members of the domestic opposition and international community have called … Continue reading


Former Guatemalan Dictator to Stand Trial for Genocide

Late last month, a Guatemalan court ruled that former dictator Efrain Rios Montt would stand trial on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity. The government of Guatemala is accused of committing gross human rights abuses “from the 1970s through … Continue reading


Fueling the Fire: Conflict Minerals and the Democratic Republic of Congo

Children mining in the DRC How many millions must die before the world takes action to stop a raging conflict? An estimated 5 million people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 1996. This country’s turmoil has … Continue reading


Making Women and Girls a Priority in South Sudan

Last week, we blogged about Cynthia Davis and Cory McMahon – two Carl Wilkens Fellows with United to End Genocide who are currently traveling in Uganda and South Sudan with Gabriel Bol Deng and Hope for Ariang. Cynthia and Cory … Continue reading


Angelina Jolie’s “In the Land of Blood and Honey”

Rate This Movie — Hold a Viewing Party! Bring friends together to watch the movie, either at home or at the theater, then follow up with a party to discuss the movie. Need help? Contact us. Angelina Jolie’s “In the … Continue reading


American Responsibility on the Campaign Trail

The following originally appeared in the Huffington Post and was authored by Emma Goldberg, Social Media Specialist for STAND — the student-led division of United to End Genocide: By Emma Goldberg In November 2011, the GOP presidential hopefuls hit the … Continue reading


A New Year Wish for 2012

Even as we celebrate the end of 2011 with our families and loved ones, we are deeply saddened by the violence in so many places this season. We ask our friends and supporters to keep in their hearts the victims … Continue reading