most of you are by now familiar with the crisis in (the) darfur region of the sudan ... but many of us do not realize or appreciate that much of the violence perpetrated in the darfur conflict has resulted in grave human rights violations against women...these violations against women and girls include abductions, rape and forced displacement...the only real protection being provided for Darfuri women and girls has been from african union mission in sudan (AMIS), despite significant restrictions on its capabilities...here's a tool to assist you in learning more about this specific aspect of the crisis in darfur ...
Sameera's Tears
Watch two film clips from the documentary, "Sameera's Tears," with Rev. Dr. White-Hammond (grateful thanks to Liz Walker, journalist and co-founder of My Sister's Keeper, a grassroots organization supporting micro-enterprise projects for women in Sudan; without her permission, exhibition of this footage would not be possible).Clip 1 (high-speed low-speed)
Clip 2 (high-speed low-speed)
for public education and outreach here in nashville we have a mounted and laminated set of the photo exhibit Yesterday My Village Was Burned available to install at faith communities (churches, mosques, synagogues), schools, businesses, or even home for a small handling fee...
for access to full background and available actions on the crisis in darfur click here ...
peace out <3
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