Awareness of the genocide in Sudan is what Amnesty International, College Democrats and the Political Science Association are seeking in the week following Spring Break.
Starting Monday, March 26, with the symbolic release of 400 balloons, the campus community will be invited to participate in "Darfur Week," a week-long series of events set in motion by the Franciscans International. The point is to raise awareness and provide information regarding the mass killing of over 400,000 people within the past 18 months in Darfur, Sudan.
At all events, merchandise will be available, and all money earned will also go to Doctors without Borders, an independent medical organization that deliverer’s aid to people affected by armed conflict.
In addition, donation boxes will be on site for anyone interested in giving a few extra dollars to an incredibly important cause. Student leadership in this effort comes from Reza Akbari of the Political Science Association, Jay Malsky of the College Democrats, and Jennifer Mosher of Amnesty International.
Monday, March 26:
- Balloon Demonstration (5 p.m., Williams Center); 400 balloons representing 400 thousand people killed from genocide.
- Darfur Diaries screening (7 p.m., Williams Center. Discussion follows.
Tuesday, March 27
- Darfur Week Open Mic NIght: 8 p.m. (sign up at 7:30 p.m.). The Spot, Williams Center.
Wednesday, March 28
- Darfur Week Panel Discussion: 7 p.m., McEwen Hall Room G-24.
Thursday, March 29
- Amnesty International presents, "Jamnesty:" 10 p.m., B.J.s (downtown Fredonia).
