Event Type: Conference
Start: May 29, 2008 8:00 pm
End: May 30, 2008 12:53 am
Contact:

For VIP or Press credentials, contact Platform Media Group - Hilary Carver

Exact locations and time TBA

 http://darfurnowtour.com/tour/los-angeles

Explore the site to find a screening or concert in your area, listen to music from the artists on the tour, or watch clips about Darfur, STAND, and Participant Productions.

Are you ready to take a stand against genocide?

TICKET INFORMATION:

All events are free with suggested donation. All donations will go to Genocide Intervention Network (GI Net). Tickets are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Available at the box office of the venue. Attendees at Film Screening will receive a ticket to concert guaranteeing admission.

Location:

UC of LA

Los Angeles, CA, 90024

United States

Event Type: Conference
Date: April 24, 2008
Time: 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Contact:

For VIP or Press credentials, contact Platform Media Group - Hilary Carver

BOX OFFICE INFORMATION:

Wheeler Auditorium @ UC Berkeley Campus
510.642.9988

http://darfurnowtour.com/tour/berkeley

Explore the site to find a screening or concert in your area, listen to music from the artists on the tour, or watch clips about Darfur, STAND, and Participant Productions.

Are you ready to take a stand against genocide?

TICKET INFORMATION:

All events are free with suggested donation. All donations will go to Genocide Intervention Network (GI Net). Tickets are available on a first-come first-serve basis. Available at the box office of the venue. Attendees at Film Screening will receive a ticket to concert guaranteeing admission.

Location:

VLSB 2050 UC Berkeley Campus

Berekley, CA, 94720

United States

Event Type: Conference
Date: April 27, 2008
Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Contact:

Youthdarfurevent@gmail.com

The central focus of the event is on teenagers – what the experience of teenagers are in a refugee community as well as what we as teenagers can do about this and other human rights issues. In the morning, learn about the current political and humanitarian situation in Sudan, share strategies on student activism, and connect with other Sudanese and American teenagers from around Chicago. Following lunch, celebrate Sudanese and American culture with music, art, Sudanese food, and a special Sudanese ritual to honor those who have died in Darfur. Finally, participate in a petition drive to really make a difference!

Location:

Universtiy Center (Chicago, IL)

525 S. State Street

Chicago, IL, 60605

United States

Event Type: Conference
Date: May 4, 2008
Time: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Contact: Roz Duman Rozduman@aol.com 303-320-6565 www.ccgaa.org

THE NEED: In October of 1980, pursuant to an act of Congress, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum set aside one week every April for the Days of Remembrance. This is a week when the world takes time to remember the six million Jews and millions of other people who were annihilated by the Nazis during World War II. Every year, during the week, we proclaim “Never Again” and every year we ask the questions “what have we learned from that horrible period in history and how can we use the Holocaust as a vehicle to end hatred and make sure that such atrocities never happen again?” In a speech delivered at the Darfur Emergency Summit on July 14, 2004, Elie Wiesel said. “How can a citizen of a free country not pay attention? How can anyone, anywhere not feel outraged? How can a person, whether religious or secular, not be moved by compassion? And above all, how can anyone who remembers remain silent?” The year 2005 marked the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The U.N. was established shortly after the end of World War II and the Holocaust in part to prevent future world wars and genocides. And yet, sixty years later, we witnessed one genocide after another leaving millions of innocent men, women and children maimed and dead. Architects of evil and genocide still continue to practice their despicable trade and the world still reacts too passively too late. THE MISSION: The Colorado Coalition for Genocide Awareness and Action challenges our society to end complacency towards and raise awareness of genocides past and present and take action to stop genocides present and future. THE VISION: CCGAA is a non- profit, non- sectarian, non- partisan, volunteer driven organization with the goal of stopping genocide worldwide through educational awareness and action oriented programming for Colorado. As a state organization, we will serve as a model for other states working through national organizations to bring focus, awareness and necessary legal and governmental changes to achieve our goals. THE GOALS: The Colorado Coalition will: • Provide education for all Colorado citizens of all ages through awareness programming so they in turn will put the necessary pressure on our political leaders. • Work with the media to promote this educational process by asking them for expanded coverage on where genocide is occurring around the world. • Assure that our political leaders take the necessary action to stop these horrendous crimes against humanity by putting pressure on governments today in Darfur and tomorrow wherever genocide rears its ugly head.

Location:

University of Denver

2199 S. University Blvd.

Denver, CO, 80208

United States

Event Type: Conference
Date: February 15, 2008
Time: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Contact: Matthew Caruso 908-737-7047

The noteworthy presenters and speakers include; Pulitzer prize winner Nicholas Kristof, human rights scholar Dr. Harry Reicher, a practicing pediatrician in Doctors Without Boarders Dr. Jerry Ehrlich, published genocide studies scholar Jerry Fowler, and Sudan native and human rights lecture Simon Deng. visit http://www.kean.edu/darfurconference/ for more information.

Location:

Kean University Wilkins Theatre

Union, NJ, 07083

United States

Event Type: Conference
Date: November 4, 2007
Time: 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Contact: Steph Aines -- massachusetts@standnow.org Kyoko Takenaka -- northeast.hs@standnow.org Leila Alciere -- northeast@standnow.org

MassachuSTAND chapters gather together to strategize a state-wide DarfurFast competition! We'll talk about where the money's going, how to mobilize our campuses and our neighborhoods, and how to bring it back home over Thanksgiving break. Everybody's ideas are important, so bring a few people from your chapter! Also, we MassachuSTANDers have a strong belief in uniting through food consumption. Bring some food, cuz we're gonna have a potluck dinner! Fear not, Sabina's baking dessert :)

Location:

Clark University

Worcester, MA

United States

Event Type: Conference | Speaker/Lecture | Training Event
Date: October 20, 2007
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Contact:

Email Matt at: matthewkschultz@gmail.com
Or you can visit our website at: www.kidsforpeacefoundation.org/youthsummit.html

The summit, organized by the Foundation’s Peacemaker Youth Leadership Program, will engage students ages 12-18 in a dialogue with experts from United States Institute of Peace, Catholic Relief Services, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, Save Darfur and Friends of Sudan preparing them for a greater involvement in the cause. Participating students will learn more about the conflict, resettlement issues, humanitarian aid and what you can do to help. Sudanese refugee and Friends of Sudan co-founder Amal Athieu will also be talking about the impact of the war on the Sudanese people and what we can do to make a difference in that part of the world. The event will take place at the Park School at 2425 Old Court Road, Baltimore, MD 21208 on Saturday, October 20 from 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM. Lunch and a light breakfast will be provided. Registration is $15 until October 12th and then it raises to $20 after the 12th.

Participants will also receive a take-home idea and resource list to help them continue their brainstorming and application of ideas to help the cause. For a sample of some of the interactive web resources available as well as more information about the youth summit and registration visit www.kidsforpeacefoundation.com/youthsummit.

Location:

Park School

2425 Old Court Road

Baltimore, MD, 21208

United States

Event Type: Conference | Speaker/Lecture | Training Event | Lobbying/Advocacy
Start: September 29, 2007 9:00 am
End: October 1, 2007 4:00 pm
Contact:

For more information, email info@standnow.org.

Location:

USHMM, Washington Renaissance, Capitol HIll

Washington, DC, 20005

United States

Event Type: Conference
Date: May 26, 2007
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contact:

peaceconference@gmail.com

The goal of this conference is to bring together youth from around the state for discussion, networking and education. The day features workshops, short films and speakers. Participants will choose three workshops to attend and be provided with breakfast and lunch, catered by Chez Alice. The day will also feature a keynote speaker and a performance by African Islands United, a cultural dance group.

The workshops to choose from will be:
Art and Activism
Sustained Dialogue
Peace and World Religions
Getting Started as an Activist in Libraries and Schools
Think Outside the Box: Social and Political Alternatives
Be the Change You Wish to See: Reducing Global Footprint
Nuclear Non-proliferation
Darfur
The War on Drugs and Alternative Policies

Pre-registration is required. Registration is $10 and covers the cost of breakfast and lunch. Please make checks payable to Peace Action Education Fund or PAEF. Registration forms can be downloaded at: http://www.princetonlibrary.org/teens/documents/Registrationform.doc

Please register by MAY 20 by either: mailing the form with a check for $10 to the address below, giving them to a member of Students for Peace (if there is one in your school), or emailing the form to peaceconference@gmail.com and giving the money to a member of Students for Peace.

Princeton Public Library
P.E.A.C.E. Conference
c/o of Susan Conlon
65 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08542

***AFTER MAY 20 OR THE DAY OF, REGISTRATION IS POSSIBLE BUT THE $10 FEE IS STILL REQUIRED AND BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE NOT GUARANTEED!***

Please register as soon as possible!

After registration you will receive an information packet by email or mail (if you do not have email), with details on the speakers and workshops. You will be requested to email or send back a form with the workshops you would like to attend.

Location:

Princeton Public Library

65 Witherspoon St

Princeton, NJ, 08540

United States

Event Type: Conference
Date: May 8, 2007
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Contact:

Liz Vogel, 510-786-2500 x 224 or Liz_Vogel@facing.org

FACING HISTORY EVENT: Talk, Q&A, and book signing by authors of Not on Our Watch, Don Cheadle and John Prendergast.

This is a free, ticket event. To reserve a ticket, the public can visit facinghistory.org/allstate.

Location:

The Regency Center (San Francisco)

1290 Sutter Street

San Francisco, CA, 94109

United States