The document discusses the ongoing genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Over 400,000 people have died as a result of the government-supported genocide campaign, and 2.5 million have been internally displaced. The Janjaweed Arab militia carries out acts of violence like mass executions, burning homes, and widespread rape against African villagers with the aim of destroying the existence of these ethnic groups. While some progress has been made in raising awareness, more action is needed to help the millions of lives impacted by the ongoing conflict.

1. GENOCIDE. By Molly, Kate and Lauren. “ DON’T LOOK AWAY- JUST STOP GENOCIDE NOW”

2. “ WHAT IS A GENOCIDE” ?

3. It is a very specific term, referring to violent crimes committed against groups with the intent to destroy the existence of the group.

4. Examples Of Genocide -The Great Irish Famine -The Holocaust -Rwanda - Darfur, Sudan

5. THE CRISIS IN DARFUR.

6. Many people are not aware of the current Genocide in Darfur. It is a crisis that people need to be aware of, and take action against it.

7. In early 2003, two loosely allied rebel groups began a rebellion in Darfur, Sudan calling for the redress of social and economic grievances and demanding greater political power. Sudanese authorities saw the rebellion as a threat to the viability of the entire country, fearing other neglected regions would similarly rise up and demand larger degrees of autonomy. Thus, the government decided to respond by carrying out a deliberate policy of extermination against the African tribal peoples of Darfur, Sudan from which the rebels are drawn.A large Arab militia known as the Janjaweed has been the main group employed by the government to implement this policy of genocide in Sudan.They are armed by the government and sent into various African villages where they proceed to kill civilians of all ages, burn down houses, destroy crops and livestock, carry out mass executions, target vital infrastructure, and commit wide-scale rape. Reports coming out of the region speak regularly of such brutal acts as men being chained together and thrown into burning huts, women being raped in front of their loved ones, and children being kidnapped from their families. To date, over 400,000 people have died as a result of the Sudan Genocide campaign and 2.5 million have been internally displaced.

8. Some Startling Statistics. How many people have died in Darfur? A- 1 million B- 10 thousand C- 400 thousand D- 5 hundred

9. How many lives are claimed every day- simply because the media is denying the existence of the genocide? A- twenty people. B- one thousand people. C- five hundred people D- one hundred people

10. Which Is Not A True Statement? A) 1.85 million people are displaced within Darfur B) The conflict has affected more than 2.6 million people in Darfur and Eastern Chad C) The US government is doing all to help that they can D) More than 20% of children under five years old are suffering from severe malnutrition and many are dying each day

12. “ WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP?”

13. Luckily- People all over the world are finally beginning to get the word out, and slowly, are making a small difference.

15. HELP RAISE AWARENESS. -SIGN PETETIONS -WRITE LETTERS TO CONGRESS -SPREAD THE WORD. This could be as simple as explaining the crisis to your friends… or as big as starting a club, putting up posters, etc.

16. Buy products that both donate money to the cause AND help raise awareness!