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Tickets on Sale Today: Just Words Benefit Concert for Peace and Justice in Africa
September 17, 2009
"The Africa Action benefit concert, Just Words for Peace and Justice in Africa, will feature the 2008 Wammie Award Winners from The Washington Area Music Association Chopteeth, other local favorites including John Stone Reggae & Regg'go, as well as some of the best socially conscious poets, spoken word and hip-hop artists in the nation. Click here to see the poster [PDF]..."  Go >

U.S. to Serve over Presidency of UN Security Council
August 26, 2009
"Next week President Obama is due to assume the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council. Africa Action calls for the U.S. to support women’s rights by increasing funding for the Gender Advisory Unit and support more female peacekeepers to be trained and deployed..."  Go >

Darfur: We Won't Get Fooled Again
August 19, 2009
"Click here to watch this video on Darfur and share it with your friends. Afterwards, order our new 'poster' for just $3. To place an order write to 'outreach[at]africaaction[dot]org'.  Go >

Sudan and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
August 12, 2009
"The Global Fund has disbursed $182,759,157 for 11 grants for health initiatives in Sudan. This new Africa Action resource explains the health challenges facing the people in Sudan and how the Global Fund can address AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria- if the U.S. fulfills its financial commitment to the Global Fund ..."  Go >

Africa Action Talking Points on U.S.-Sudan Policy
August 2, 2009
"Africa Action outlines how President Obama can follow through on his promise of 'unstinting resolve' to end the genocide in Darfur..."  Go >

Building a Better UNAMID
July 30, 2009
"Ahead of the anniversary of UNAMID's reauthorization, a joint NGO statement is released highlighting some glimmers of hope and the many gaps and failures that still plague UNAMID two years later..."  Go >

Darfur Advocates Call on Special Envoy Gration to Make UNAMID Effectiveness a Top Priority
July 27, 2009
"In a letter delivered to U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Scott Gration this month signed by 36 organizations, Darfur advocates urged General Gration to ensure that the operations of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) are not hindered by the Sudanese government..."  Go >

Media Briefing Booklet: President Barack Obama's Visit to Ghana July 10, 2009
July 10, 2009
"Over the past decade, Africa’s status in U.S. national security policy has risen dramatically, for three main reasons: America’s growing dependence on Africa’s oil exports, Africa’s importance as a major battlefield in America’s “Global War on Terrorism,” and Africa’s central position in the global competition between America and China for economic and political power..."  Go >

Africa Action Talking Points on the G8 and Africa
July 6, 2009
"As the G8 leaders meet in Italy for the newest conference, new action must be taken to demonstrate that their stated objectives last year, along with those from 2005, reflect more than just rhetoric..."  Go >

Africa Action Mourns the Loss of Tajudeen Abdul Raheem
May 27, 2009
"This week Africa Action expresses tremendous grief over the loss of one of the world’s most renown pan-Africanist. Dr. Raheem was a friend and colleague of Africa Action and his spirit will resound around the world..."  Go >

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