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HUMAN RIGHTS TORCH RELAY

VANCOUVER ART GALLERY

12pm to 5pm

CSFDarfur invites you to Join Rally and Walk for Human Rights in China"Global Human Rights Torch Relay" - May 25th

The Human Rights Torch Relay strongly condemns the Chinese regime's ruthless crackdown in Tibet; the underwriting of genocide in Darfur; the ongoing persecution of Falun Gong and arrest of nearly 2,000 followers since January 1; its support of corrupt regimes in Burma, N. Korea and Zimbabwe; and persecution of Christians, lawyers, reporters and all who have become 'prisoners of the Olympics' as a consequence of China's pre-Olympic whitewash

Hosting the Olympics is an honour few nations are granted. Most recently, China has been awarded the honour of hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics-on the basis of its promise to improve its horrific human rights record ahead of the Games

However, according to Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Freedom House and the UN, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has increased its human rights abuses considerably, through rampant political oppression, mass executions,forced abortions, mass murder to facilitate illicit organ harvesting, and brutal religious persecution

In light of this, the Coalition to Investigate the Persecution of Falun Gong(CIPFG) initiated the Human Rights Torch Relay (HRTR), a year-long international effort to beam the spotlight on the CCP's human rights violations. The relay, which will travel to 37 countries and 150 cities, will consist of concerned individuals, church leaders, government officials,civic and professional groups, as well as non-profit organizations that are committed to universal human rights

Through a variety of grassroots events, the HRTR group will speak out against China's dismal rights record including the persecution and organ harvesting targeting Falun Gong practitioners-considered by many human rights organizations to be enduring the most widespread and brutal persecution in China today-along with the atrocities committed against underground Christians,the Uyghurs, Tibetan Buddhists, democracy advocates, human rights supporters,reporters, lawyers and dissidents. This is also an opportunity to expose the Communist Party's support of rogue regimes perpetrating horrific slaughter upon their citizens, including Darfur, Burma, Zimbabwe and North Korea

To date Beijing has failed to live up to the principles stated in the Olympic Charter: "Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on ... respect for universal fundamental ethical principles ... with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity."... "Any form of discrimination with regard to a country or a person on grounds of race,religion, politics, gender or otherwise is incompatible with belonging to the Olympic Movement"

The Human Rights Torch relay, which began in Athens last August has been well received by citizens, athletes and celebrities of 26 countries and 80 cities. The torch is expected to arrive in Vancouver on May 25. Our torch receiving ceremony will include a walk with the symbolic torch, welcoming events with speakers, live music, petition campaigns, displays, press conferences, and interview opportunities

We would like to extend an invitation to you and your friends to participate in this historical event on May 25th starting at 12 pm at the Art Gallery in downtown Vancouver. Government officials, celebrities, athletes, human rights advocates and others will deliver messages emphasizing their stand for human rights and the Olympic Spirit. If possible, please confirm your participation at relay@humanrightstorch.org

With our combined efforts, perhaps we can bring the true Olympic spirit to the Chinese people

Clive Ansley, Chair - CIPFG and China Country Monitor for Lawyers'Rights Watch

Clement Apaak, President, Canadian Students for Darfur and member of SFU Board of Governors

http://www.humanrightstorch.org

Schedule of Events

12 pm - Torch Receiving Ceremony Guest Speakers: -Bill Siksay, Member of Parliament -Clive Ansley, Chair of CIPFG, China Country Monitor for Lawyers Rights' Watch Canada -Libby Davies, Member of Parliament -Nazanin Afshin-Jam, Recording Artist and Human Rights Activist -Guo Guoting, Attorney and China Expert -ShahramVahdany, Founder of Media with a Conscience -Kyi Min Saw, Burma representative -Tibet Representative -Darfur Representative - Apaak More

1:00 pm - Torch Walk-one hour-back at the Art Gallery for a celebration

2:00 pm - 5pm - Live Music -Impromptu speeches from our audience members -Food, beverages /Street vendors "Maybe with our combined efforts, we can bring the true Olympic Spirit to the Chinese people"

Outdoor Adventure relay from Whistler to Vancouver

April 27, 2008

STAND UBC is organizing a Darfur event for Apr 27th here in Vancouver. It will be an event which comprises of both an Outdoor Adventure relay from Whistler to Vancouver as well as a Rally here in Vancouver. They would love for you to not only come out to the rally, but actually participate in the relay portion of the Outdoor Adventure Relay.

We now have the sign-up for the relay portion of the Outdoor Adventure Relay event posted and ready to go. You can sign up for any one leg, which can mean as little as a few hours of your time. The least committing leg is the hike up the Chief, which takes about 90 minutes up and 30 minutes down. Or there's the ski on Whistler to kick it off. If you're interested in something more adventurous, check out all the other legs too. Sign-up is free. Take a stand against genocide!

Click here for more information.

Stand Canada

5th GLOBAL DAY FOR DARFUR (D4D5) is APRIL 13

Vancouver Art Gallery

Georgia Street Plaza at Howe St

April 13, 2008

2 pm-4 pm

For FIVE YEARS the international community has permitted ongoing genocide in Darfur. Since 2003, approximately 450,000 farmers in Darfur have been murdered, raped, their livestock killed, their crops and homes burned and their water points destroyed. Two million survivors have been driven from their homes to starve them to death.

D4D5 will focus on the disastrous effects of the ongoing genocide on children and youth, many of whom have been orphaned. 1.4 million young people have been driven from their homes, where they face starvation, rape and abduction.

The rally in Vancouver is sponsored by Canadian Students for Darfur and Amnesty International. Please join us and urge all your friends to attend To volunteer to help with the rally, email info@csfdafur.net

The rally in Toronto, Ontario is being sponsored by STAND see:

Day for Darfur

McGill Darfur Benefit Concert

Redpath Hall on campus next to Redpath library

3461 MacTavish, north of Sherbrooke

February 9, 2008

7 pm

A passionate benefit concert for Save Darfur Canada with an appealing mix of talented classical, jazz, pop musicians from the Schulich School of Music of McGill University and the Montreal community.

Tickets: $15 cash only, sold 1 hour in advance at Redpath Hall.

Advanced ticket sale on Feb 5-6 in the lobby of the Schulich School of Music (555 Sherbrooke W.), corner of University between 9am-5:30pm. All Proceeds will be donated to Save Darfur Canada.

For additional info/volunteering opportunities please email mcgilldarfurbenefit(a)gmail.com

CREATING A BETTER WORLD BASED ON FREEDOM AND JUSTICE

Room 1900, Fletcher Challenge Canada Theatre at Harbour Centre

515 W. Hastings

December 8, 2007

2 pm-5 pm

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

David Kilgour, J.D., D.D.,Former Cabinet Minister and co- author of “Bloody Harvest”

OTHER SPEAKERS

Don Wright, Amnesty International Regional Coordinator

Nazanin Afshin-Jam, human rights activist and recording artist

Clive Ansley, China Country Monitor , Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada

Chair, CIPFG US/CA.

Miriam Palacios, OXFAM Public Engagement, Advocacy and Campaign Officer

Khamis Abdelkarim, Canadian Students for Darfur

We welcome your invaluable participation in this inspirational forum!

To complement this forum, various human rights groups will have displays and information tables set up in the centre lounge from 12pm-5:30 pm. There will be lots of petitions to sign!

"Peace can only last where human rights are respected … and where individuals and nations are free." -- 14th Dalai Lama Presented by: Canadian Students for Darfur, SFU China Research Association, The Coalition to Investigate the Persecution of Falun Gong, The Global Human Rights Torch Relay Support Group

Stories from the Ground-Darfur

2017 Dunton Tower

Carleton University campus

November 28, 2007

7 pm-9 pm

Canadian Student For Darfur and Carleton Human Rights Society present: "Stories from the Ground-Darfur

We have heard the numbers: 400,000 dead, 2.5 million displaced, 4.5 million dependent on aid. We have even seen the images: villages pillaged and razed to the ground, men, women and children driven into refugee camps, the victims of mass violence, destruction and rape...and we are still standing by...waiting for something.

Yet, every voiceless victim is a man, woman and child with a name and a story - surviving in a hell that transcends numbers or even images. Words are inadequate...but we'll try:

Come hear a panel of those who have seen and experienced ground zero:

Glen Pearson: a Liberal MP, with experience on the ground and a story of his own

Mohamed Elfaki: Hamilton Darfur Association

Alex Neve: Amnesty International, Secretary General

Justin Laku: Friends of Sudan, Founder

http://www2.carleton.ca/campus

Nov 20th Darfur film screening for Universal Children's Day

Simon Fraser University Burnaby campus

MBC 2290

November 20, 2008

1 pm

"There is no trust more sacred than the one the world holds with children. There is no duty more important than ensuring that their rights are respected, that their welfare is protected, that their lives are free from fear and want and that they can grow up in peace." -- Kofi Annan

SFU Amnesty and CSF Darfur-National are co-hosting an event to commemorate Universal Children's Day

SPEAKERS
CSF Darfur founder Clement Apaak and Amnesty Regional Development Coordinator Don Wright

Cost: FREE

Children's rights are fundamental, yet they are all too often swept aside in areas of conflict and poverty. Come out and see some inspiring and educational films presented by two great local human rights activists.

Pub Night for Darfur

SFU Pub

November 16

Doors open at 8 pm

Come out to the pub night and support Oxfam's humanitarian aid work in Darfur. 100% of the proceeds will go to the organization's assistance to the innocent victims in Darfur.

$3 advance tickets (contact bgallagh@sfu.ca) or $5 at the door.

Darfur Diaries: A Message from Home

SFU campus

November 6

Thanks to all attended the screening. This event was hosted by CSFDarfur, SFU Oxfam and SFU International.

Day for Darfur-Ottawa

Parliament Hill

September 17, 2007

12 pm

We have reached a critical moment in Darfur. The un security council recently passed resolution 1769 which authorized the deployment of a desperately-needed peacekeeping force. While this is a welcome and important action, nothing has changed on the ground in Darfur.

On this 4th global day for darfur, events are being planned all over from the usa to Sierra Leone, with one simple yet powerful action uniting them, the wearing of blindfolds by participants to visually communicate our message, Don't Look Away Now: Protect the People of Darfur.

On September 17th join us on Parliament Hill in Ottawa where we will distribute blindfolds and ask that participants stand blindfolded in a human chain around Parliament for two minutes. These two minutes are intended to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the signing by un member states of the Responsibility to Protect doctrine (r2p). This doctrine states that sovereign countries have a responsibility to protect their own citizens from avoidable catastrophe, from mass murder and rape, from starvation, but when they are unwilling or unable to do so, that responsibility must be borne by the broader community of states.

Through our actions on September 17th, we will show the Canadian government that Canadians want to keep our r2p promise to protect innocent people from suffering. We commend the funds the Canadian government has committed for humanitarian aid to the region, but money is not enough to stop the conflict. Canada needs to show a more committed and concerted effort to restore peace to the region. Specifically, the Canadian government must do all it can to assist in the expeditious and full deployment to Darfur of the joint African Union and un hybrid peacekeeping force, and to assist in its effectiveness.

Day for Darfur 4 Event in Vancouver, BC

Room 1700, SFU Down Vancouver

515 W. Hastings St. Vancouver

September 16, 2007

3-5pm

Dear Members, Friends, and Supporters,

Please advise us at info@csfdarfur.net if you plan to hold an event as part of the coming Global Day for Darfur 4 as outlined below. Send us details to post on our website.

In Vancouver CSFDarfur chapters will screen Darfur Diaries, and will collect signed petitions as part of action for the September 16 DAY for Darfur 4.

If you will like to screen Darfur Diaries, we could loan you a DVD copy.

The film presents the Darfurians the filmmakers met (refugees and displaced peoples, civilians and fighters resisting the Sudanese government, child soldiers, teachers, students, parents, children and community leaders) as a people with full lives, culture, and heritage, people with homes that they desperately want to return back to, people undergoing traumatic loss but who demonstrate inspiring strength and resilience, and people whose lives, homes, safety and rights deserve to be protected vigilantly as a fundamental human right. See more at http://www.darfurdiaries.org Sponsored by SFSS Advocacy Committee and CSFDarfur.

Clement Apaak, SFU Board of governor, Former SFSS president, and founder of CSFDarfur will be available for Q&A after the screening.

Messages for Global Day for Darfur (D4D)- 16 September 2007.

1 Overarching slogan for the D4D.

Don't look away - Protect the People of Darfur.

2 Key messages.

This September, 192 world leaders will meet at the United Nations General Assembly. This September UN member states must.

Demand that the Sudanese government, armed groups and Janjawid militia in Darfur and eastern Chad halt attacks against civilians and humanitarian agencies.

Ensure and commit to the expeditious and full deployment to Darfur of the joint African Union (AU) and United Nations hybrid peacekeeping force, and ensure that the government of Sudan facilitates the swift and unimpeded deployment.

In September 2005 world leaders made an historic commitment at the UN General Assembly World Summit to acknowledge their responsibility to protect their citizens, and a joint commitment to act if a government is unwilling to fulfill this primary responsibility through the UN. This commitment was termed the 'Responsibility to Protect' (R2P).

Despite the adoption of the Responsibility to Protect, the Sudanese government and the international community have failed to protect the people of Darfur.

Two years on, the people of Darfur continue to experience widespread human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law. An extra million people require assistance, another half million have been driven from their homes, and thousands more have lost their lives. The conflict in Darfur has spread beyond Sudan’s borders, affecting hundreds of thousands of civilians in eastern Chad.

This September, our leaders must speak out as one and show their commitment to protect the people of Darfur and eastern Chad.

2.1. Background to messaging on ending attacks and the AU-UN hybrid peacekeeping force

The priority of the international community must be to address the escalating protection needs of civilians in Darfur, at a time when attacks on civilians continue, and the operating environment for humanitarian agencies to reach those in need is at its lowest point since mid 2004. The situation has deteriorated since the Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) of 5 May 2006. All parties to the conflict bear some responsibility for the increasing deterioration of security, and must comply with human rights and international humanitarian law.

The AU and the UN must continue to work closely and swiftly to deploy the AU-UN hybrid peacekeeping force. UN member states must support a prompt and sufficient deployment of the hybrid force by generating the necessary military, police and civilian personnel, as well as essential financial and material resources. Pending the full deployment of the hybrid force, UN member states must promptly provide AMIS (African Union Mission in the Sudan) with the necessary financial, material, logistical and human resources to allow for a strengthened and effective presence to halt the immediate and continuing widespread human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law.

AMIS is at present the only peacekeeping force on the ground in Darfur with a mandate to protect civilians, therefore full implementation of the UN support package to AMIS should be completed with great urgency. Presently the AU force remains unable to protect civilians. It is under-funded, under-supported and itself an increasing target for attack. If the commitment to protect civilians is to mean anything, then UN member state donors, the UN and the AU must work together to provide sufficient support to AMIS under its current structure as well as commit to longer-term protection measures.

2.2. Background to the concept of the 'Responsibility to Protect'.

On 17 September 2005 at the UN World Summit, world leaders agreed, for the first time, that states have a primary responsibility to protect their own populations and that the international community has a responsibility to act when these governments fail to protect the most vulnerable. The Responsibility to Protect or R2P international doctrine pledges "to take collective action… if national authorities manifestly fail to protect their population from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity". This was a crucial step in building international agreement that sovereignty brings responsibility; that governments must not leave their own citizens unprotected from the worst atrocities committed by mankind; and that the rest of the world must not turn a blind eye but collectively take action to protect civilians where their government fails to do so under the mandate of the UN.

Day for Darfur-Surrey, BC

Crescent United Church

2756 - 127th St, Surrey, B.C.

September 16, 2007

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Come make a difference as you join the worldwide voices calling for an end to the atrocities in Darfur! The evening will start with a presentation on Darfur's history, status and solid strategies to end the crisis. You will discover why there has never been a more important time to support international efforts! Will include an opportunity to send letters to the Canadian government and take other crucial actions.

Contact:
Rod Downing 604-535-6550
rdowning94@shaw.ca

"DARFUR DIARIES," Screening at SFU

AQ 4130, SFU Burnaby campus

8888 University Drive, Burnaby

July 4, 2007

12:00 pm-1:30 pm

Clement Apaak, Former SFSS president, and founder of CSFDarfur will be available for Q&A after the Screening.

The film presents the Darfurians the filmmakers met (refugees and displaced peoples, civilians and fighters resisting the Sudanese government, child soldiers, teachers, students, parents, children and community leaders) as a people with full lives, culture, and heritage, people with homes that they desperately want to return back to, people undergoing traumatic loss but who demonstrate inspiring strength and resilience, and people whose lives, homes, safety and rights deserve to be protected vigilantly as a fundamental human right.

See more at http://www.darfurdiaries.org

Sponsored by SFSS Advocacy Committee and CSFDarfur

DANCE FOR DARFUR-Part 2

Wild Coyote

1312 South West Marine Drive, Vancouver

June 30, 2007

9pm-3am

Here's our chance to make a difference. On Saturday, June 30th, the generous people at the Wild Coyote have allowed us to host a fundraiser to raise money for OXFAM. Proceeds will go straight to the relief effort in Darfur.

Cost: $10 ticket purchased in advance, with all allowable proceeds going to the relief effort in Darfur.

**You will not have to lineup if you arrive before 10:30pm**

We really hope all of you can make it out - contact myself at caapaak@sfu.ca for tickets.

Shake the Dust for Darfur

WISE Hall

1882 Adanac, Vancouver

June 13, 2007

7:30 pm-11:30 pm

CSFDarfur's chapter at Gladstone Secondary is hosting a benefit concert to raise funds for Oxfam's refugee assistance in Darfur. The event will be taking place on Wednesday June 13th at the WISE Hall.

PERFORMANCES BY:

1. Barbizon School Painters

2. The David Ward Loose Change Trio

3. Treacherous Machete

Tickets are $10 at the door ($8 with valid GoCard) and doors will open at 7pm. There will be a presentation from CSFDarfur.

Visit myspace.com/shakethedust or email shakethedustfordarfur@hotmail.com for more information.

Enough Talk...Time to Walk

FRC 99 Killarney Ave, Winnipeg MB

Ending at Forks Local Market

May 28, 2007

9:00 am-2:30 pm

Join the 500 people that will be walking to raise money for humanitarian efforts in Dafur. We want to bring attention against the silence that is surrounding Darfur. Contact Regan Moses at rmoses@pembinatrails.ca for more information.

Dance for Darfur

Wild Coyote

1312 S.W. Marine Dr.

May 18, 2007

Doors open 9:00 pm

Global Day of Action for Darfur

Vancouver Art Gallery

April 29, 2007

2 pm-4 pm

The week of April 29 marks the grim 4-year anniversary of the conflict against innocent civilians in Darfur in Sudan. We need your voice to demand that the Canadian government pressure all sides to stop the violence, respect the ceasefire and encourage the UN-African Union force to be deployed in Darfur.

Join us on this Global Day of Action for Darfur to unite together to continue to send a strong message that concrete action must be taken in Darfur. Too little has been done for far too long and every second wasted, a young girl gets raped, a husband is murdered or a village is burned down.

SPEAKERS

1. Bob Waisman, Holocaust survivor

2. Ahmed Amit: Darfur and President of Sudan-Canada Association

3. A Liberal MP

4. Maria Ang, Heritage Wood Secondary

5. Melody Tabatabaian, Gleneagle Secondary School

6. Nadia Khan

7. Rod Downing

MUSICAL PERFORMERS

1. Edith Wallace

**More speakers and performers will be confirmed shortly**

We need your voice. Join us in an act of solidarity for the people of Darfur. Confirmed speakers and performers will be announced shortly.

In the mean time, find your MP here to urge the Canadian government to: 1. End the violence in Darfur and implement a robust-international protection force

2. Condemn the Government of Sudan for its flagrant disregard of past agreements

3. Condemn the Government of Sudan for failing to take seriously the recent ICC naming of two Sudanese suspects for war crimes and crimes against humanity

4. Significantly increase funding for Darfuri refugees and urge other countries to do the same.

Write to your MP and after 3 days when they don't respond, send a follow up, and keep following up until you hear back from their office. It's time to make our voices heard.

Time's Up: Protect Darfur Now!

Montreal, Berri-UQAM

Place Emilie-Gamelin, corner of Berri and Ste-Catherine

April 29, 2007

11:00 am-5:00 pm

TIME IS UP

Darfur is at breaking point. The situation is as bad as it has been at any point in the last four years. Tens of thousands of people have been killed and the crisis has spread across two borders. World leaders must add action to their words to stop the violence.

Be a part of the Globe For Darfur on April 29th.

Time is Up. Protect Darfur.

Come out to this event to help draw attention to the humanitarian and security crises in Darfur!

Nanaimo Walk for Darfur

Bowen Park

April 29, 2007

11:30 am-3:00 pm

Come out and enjoy music from VooDoo Dave, Illonois, Afreedtrio and Nico Rhodes.

Speakers will include CSFDarfur's founder, Clement Apaak, Nanaimo's African Heritage Society, Amnesty International, and A Representative from the MP office.

There wil be a volleyball tournament with lots of prizes (which requires pre-regisration), and lots of information.

Walk for Darfur

From Calgary to Edmonton

April 22-30, 2007

400,000 steps for 400,000 forgotten…millions displaced, hundreds dying of starvation and disease every day...

On April 22, 2007: An 8 day journey from Calgary to Edmonton.

Walk for peace.
Walk for global action.
Walk for the people of Darfur.

Goals: 1. To raise public awareness of the atrocious violations committed against the people of Darfur that has resulted in world’s largest humanitarian crisis.

2. To influence both the Canadian government and the international community to uphold their moral responsibilities to the people of Darfur.

3. To generate the funds urgently needed to provide food, water, shelter, and health care to the 4 million people suffering in refugee camps via the work of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

4. and tangible differences in the lives of those affected by the devastation in Darfur.

VOICES-Giving Voices to Suffering Victims

Gleneagle Secondary

Coquitlam, BC

April 18, 2007

6:30 pm-9:30 pm

Gleneagle Secondary School hosts an annual community-wide benefit concert "VOICES" with a theme of "giving voices to suffering victims." Local bands, artists, performers and the community will come together for this concert to raise awareness and money for Darfur.

Last year, the VOICES 2006 concert brought in $1000 for the Darfur crises, and we are once this year reaching towards a great goal. All ticket sales and donations will be given to Canadian Students for Darfur.

2nd Annual Humanitarian Fair at SFU

AQ

March 28-30, 2007

We write to invite you to speak to Simon Fraser University Students and community on the current situation in Darfur, and what Canadians and their leaders can do to help resolve what the UN has called the worse humanitarian crisis of the new century. The fair will have three components as follows:

1)Humanitarian Fair; March 28-29 from 10am-3pm

2)Darfur Talk; March 29 from 3:30-5:30 in MBC 2295-96

3)Humanitarian Social; March 30th at the SFSS pub with DJ and African performers

Tables and chairs will be provided free of charge to SFSS clubs, groups, and other groups on campus with humanitarian mandate on March 29 and 30th in the North AQ from 10am-3pm.

We ask that you consider placing a Darfur donation box on your table during the fair, help promote the Darfur talk on the 29th and a humanitarian social on the 30th. All proceeds less cost will go to the dollar a student for Darfur campaign which has so far collected $14, 000 for Oxfam Canada to help refugees from the Darfur conflict. We also need you to promote and attend a talk on Darfur by three speakers; from Oxfam, from Darfur and a politician on the 29th of March in MBC 2295-96.

We have confirmed the participation of Miriam of Oxfam Canada's Vancouver office, Ahmed from the Darfur Association of Canada, Bill Cunnighma Burnaby Liberal candidate in the last election, Rev. Susan Keer of Youth for humanity international and SFDU President, Dr Michael Stevenson will moderate the talk.

We will end the fair with a social event at the SFSS pub on the 30th, with professional African performers and a DJ. We will need you and your club members to come out and dance for humanity.

We will like to start listing participating groups and to produce promotional material ASAP. Please help spread the word.

Contact Apaak at caapaak@sfu.ca to book the participation of your club or group.

Human Rights in Africa:Dinner and a Movie

Dunton Tower 2203, Carleton University

Tuesday, March 27

6:30pm- 9:30pm (movie 7:30pm)

The Carleton Human Rights Society and Canadian Students for Darfur present "Human Rights in Africa:Dinner and a Movie"

Join us for a potluck dinner and the screening of *Darfur Diaries*, a film drawing much needed attention to the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Darfur, Sudan.

Admission by donation (suggested $3)

*If you'd like to help us out by donating a dish (main course or dessert) please contact CSFDarfur.Carleton@gmail.com!*

*All proceeds will be donated to CanHave, an Ottawa-based NGO which is helping support AIDS orphans in Uganda.

More information about Darfur Diaries is available at: Darfur Diaries

Nanaimo Fundraiser: Hope for Darfur

Theatre in Building 310 at Malaspina University-College

March 15, 2007

5:30 pm-7:30 pm

The band Afreedtrio plus a DJ will be playing at The Velvet Underground, the Malaspina pub.

Doors open at 8:30-Midnight with random prizes and givaways for trivia quizzes about Darfur and world peace.

$5 Minimum donation ($2 off if you attended the documentary)

To get the documentary go to: http:/www.allaboutdarfur.com

Live Broadcast of Neema

Hennessey Dining Lounge

53 West Broadway, Vancouver

5:00 pm-7:00pm PST

Heart In Action Enterprises sponsors in collaboration with Hennessey Dining Lounge, SMT SweetMother, CSFDarfur, BeatBoard, ICJ Institute For Citizen Journalism, and Intent Blog host an event showcasing Neema, an Egyptian and Lebanese descent artist, singer songwriter.

A percentage of the funds from Neema's Masi Cho CD launch in Vancouver will be donated to CSFDarfur.

See http://www.heartinaction.com/index.php.

Chapter Events: University of Alberta chapter

The Comic Strip at the West Edmonton Mall (on Bourbon St)

January 26, 2007

Where: The Comic Strip at the West Edmonton Mall (on Bourbon St)

When: January 26, 2007

Who: Sugar Sammy is the headliner

Price: $15 for pre-paid tickets. You can't buy tickets at the door!!(well, you can, but they are $21 and don't go towards CSFDarfur)

For tickets, call Katie at 780 278 2724 or email her at katiebibbs@hotmail.com

More info on Sugar Sammy: Voted #1 stand-up comic by readers of the Montreal Mirror in 2004, 2005, and 2006, he has been on the Just For Laughs festival among others, has broken attendance records, and has appeared on numerous shows including Dave Chappelle. The guy should be a fabulous hit, and a great way to kick off a Friday night! Bring a few friends, or a hot date, and raise some money for some very deserving individuals…and make them smile too!

Rape of Darfur Action: Individuals and Organisations

World Wide

Global

December 10, 2006

To Individuals and Organisations

In September this year we organised the Global Day for Darfur with events in over forty countries around the world to draw attention to the Darfur crisis.Although that day increased the awareness of the issue, the killing on the ground has continued unabated. The massive level of rape and sexual violence has also continued.

To keep the crisis in the public eye and to push for concerted international action to stop the crimes that are taking place, we are now working with organistions around the world to once again draw attention to the suffering.

On December 10th 2006 -Human Rights Day - groups around the world will be highlighting the issue of rape in Darfur.

Rape and sexual assault has become commonplace in the conflict with this form of violence increasingly being used as a weapon of terror. According to the U.N., in one refugee camp alone (Kalma Camp) in recent months the levels of sexual assault increased from around ten a month to ten assaults per day.

Collecting firewood has become a question of life and death for Darfuris: If men go to find firewood and are caught they are killed; if women are caught they are raped. Families are having to make the impossible choice day after day of who will have to take on this dangerous task.

On 10th December, thousands of women will demonstrate outside Sudanese embassies around the world, showing their solidarity with the women of Darfur. Where possible they will gather around fires - symbolising the firewood problem that makes so many women victims of rape in Darfur. Where possibly, people participating in the events will wear black to symbolize mourning.

To have maximum impact we are working to organise events in as many capitals as possible and would be very keen to work with you on this. Whether you are able to organise your own event or just support others, your support could make a real difference in drawing attention to what is happening and what the international community can do about it.

CSFDarfur chapters can arrange their own events or join with sister gruops in their schools, towns and cities to arrange events. Please let us know if your organisation will like to partner with CSFDarfur in Vancouver to hold and event. In Vancouver, CSFD is is holding an indoor vigil in Room 1700, SFU Down Vancouver.

Rape of Darfur Vigil: Global Action to Focus on Rape in Darfur

Room 1700, SFU Down Vancouver

515 W. Hastings St. Vancouver

Sunday, December 10, 2006

3-5pm

Please join us as we raise awareness about the use of rape as a weapon of war and genocide in Darfur. Thousands of women and girls have been and continue to be victims of rape in Darfur, as well as in refugee camps in Chad. We urge you to attend this sombre but important event as part of your contribution towards ending the suffering of the innocent women and children of Darfur

There will be a power-point presentation on the Darfur crisis, African drumming, a candle-lighting ceremony in solidarity with the victims of rape in Darfur, and a number of speakers including:

Darfurians in Vancouver

Survivors of the Holocaust and the Rwandan genocide

Human Rights Activists

Aid workers who have been in Darfur

Women's Rights Advocates

Students

Members of the African Community

You have wanted to help, come and hear what you can do, get information and resources for use at your school, work place, and place of worship

This event is being organised by Canadian students for Darfur, a member of Save Darfur Canada (www.savedarfurcanada.org).e-mail info@csfdarfur.net Phone 778-895-9242 (chair of CSFDarfur)

In September this year we organised the Global Day for Darfur with events in over forty countries around the world to draw attention to the Darfur crisis.Although that day increased the awareness of the issue, the killing on the ground has continued unabated. The massive level of rape and sexual violence has also continued

To keep the crisis in the public eye and to push for concerted international action to stop the crimes that are taking place, we are now working with organistions around the world to once again draw attention to the suffering

On December 10th 2006 -Human Rights Day - groups around the world will be highlighting the issue of rape in Darfur

Carleton University Darfur Week of Awareness

University Centre Atrium, 2017 Dunton Tower and Oliver's Pub

1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1S 5B6

December 1

9-5pm

Information kiosks:located in University Centre atrium November 27 – December 1

-sell tickets for Rock for Darfur -encourage students to sign postcards -display Human Rights Watch video footage -sell solidarity bracelets -promote guest speaker event -distribute informational brochure(s) -recruit students for continuation of Carleton chapter in the new year

"Rock for Darfur" benefit concert at Oliver's Pub on Dec. 1(Uni Centre, Carleton campus). Tickets only $5.00, Entertainment begins at 8pm. Performers include: Burundi Drummers, Rwandan Dancers, SideFX, Verona Katz, Tammy Raybould, Highside Injection

CSFDarfur talk at Mulgrave School

Mulgrave School

Mulgrave School, 2330 Cypress Lane, West Vancouver

November 22, 2006

TDB

CSFDarfur talk at Mulgrave school in West Vancouver

Speaker: Mike Campagne CSFDarfur Co-Director of Outreach

Contact: Glen Pope, gpope@mulgrave.com

Dress like a Celeb for Darfur Dance 2006

Highland Pub: SFU Student Pub, MBC

8888 Univeristy Drive, Burnaby BC

Friday November 17

7pm -12:30am

What: "Dress like a Celeb for Darfur" Dance 2006

Dress Like: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Don Cheadle, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gorge Clooney, and Opera Winfrey [they support work to SAVE Darfur], or your favorite celeb

Tickets: $5

Music: World Mix by Pub DJ, Apaak

Games and Prizes: -Best Celeb Dress up Look a like -Male Booty shaking -Female Booty shaking -Limbo competition -Date auction, CSFDarfur founder, Apaak

Guest of honour: Mariam from Oxfam Vancouver office

Buy Tix in AQ, Convo mall, SFSS general office or call Apaak at 778-895-9242

Gladstone Secondary School Chapter Week For Darfur

Gladstone Secondary School

4105 Gladstone St., Vancouver, BC

November 14-17, 2006

Posters - Facts in announcements and bulletin - Table set up in main hall with display, brochures, merchandise, postcards - speech in cafeteria at lunch

Lunch show in auditorium with musical acts and speaker (10 mins) to close on Friday the 17th

Talk on November 17: Mark Masongsong, CSFDarfur Director of Reserch and Policy

Contact: Ben Nixon arctica1980@gmail.com

Peace in Darfur: What Canada Can Do?

SFU Harbour Centre (Vancouver)

7000 (Earl and Jennie Lohn Policy Room)

Friday October 13, 2006

3:30-5pm

On October 13th, 2006, Oxfam Canada Executive Director, Robert Fox, will talk about Peace in Darfur and what Canada can do. Robert Fox will speak about the need for peace in Darfur, described as the worse humanitarian crisis by the UN.

>p>CSFDarfur has been working to help Oxfam support some of the over 3million refugees displaced by the Darfur conflict.Oxfam has lost staff members working to help the over 600,000 refugees in its multiples refugee camps.

So far,CSFDarfur has collected and presented $ 6,110 towards Oxfam's work for Darfur refugees.

Director Fox will be hosted by Canadian Students for Darfur in Vancouver. CSFDarfur will like to invite those of you in and around Vancouver to this free and important talk by an organisation currently working to help victims of the conflict. Circulate this invitation to others you think will be interested.

Due to limited space, we ask that you RSVP at info@csfdarfur.net

About Director Robert Fox - Robert Fox is Executive Director of Oxfam Canada. Robert has been involved with Oxfam for more than thirty years, first as a high school student in the 60's participating in the Miles for Millions walk, then again in the 80?s as a volunteer at the national office, then as a program officer for Central America, and then as the Representative for Central America and Mexico, based in Managua, Nicaragua in the early 90s. As well, he has worked as Director of Communications for the Canadian Union of Public Employees, leading their campaign and communications efforts, and as a consultant for a wide range of anti-poverty groups and social justice organizations. Along the way, he has also served as chair of the board of a community health centre, a community legal clinic and a group that advocates for people with disabilities, and he was active for many years in the Coalition for Aid to Nicaragua. Since returning to Oxfam in the summer of 2005, Robert has journeyed to Sudan,including Darfur, and Ethiopia as well as to Southern Africa, met with program partners from around the world, and traveled across Canada meeting with Oxfam members, volunteers and allies.

Global Day For Darfur (Vancouver version)

Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

Sunday Sept. 17th, 2006

2:00PM - 5:00PM

Confirmed Keynote speaker: Senator Mobina Jaffer, former Canada Peace Envoy to Sudan

On September 17 2006, campaigners will hold the biggest campaigning day for Darfur since the start of the conflict. Thousands of people in dozens of cities will call on their governments to do more to protect civilians in Darfur.

September 17th marks the one-year anniversary of the United Nations' pledge to provide security for civilians around the world. People all over the world will gather to remind the UN of its unfulfilled responsibility and the continuing suffering in Darfur.

"From Abuja, to New York, this will be a chance for people across the globe to show that they care about Darfur," said Jill Savitt, Campaign Director of Human Rights First, one of the organizations coordinating the events. "September 17 is going to be a day of international solidarity to bring hope to the people of Darfur."

In New York, London, Paris, Abuja, Toronto, Vancouver, Cairo, Kigali, Moscow, and many other cities, events ranging from small candlelight vigils to mass concerts will bring citizens together to urge their governments to pressure the UN Security Council into taking immediate action to protect the people of Darfur as it promised.

Participants in the September 17 events will wear "blue hats," the internationally recognized icon of UN peacekeeping forces.

"The African Union has been struggling to do its job in Darfur. The UN must deploy peacekeepers as soon as possible with a strong mandate to protect civilians" said Dismas Nkunda a spokesperson for the Darfur Consortium, a coalition of more than thirty Africa-based and Africa-focused organizations.

The "Responsibility to Protect" (R2P), passed the UN General Assembly in 2005, but has yet to be implemented. The R2P pledges to "take collective action...if national authorities manifestly fail to protect their populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity."

"Tens of thousands of people in capital cities from around the world will be calling again for the killings to stop." said Dr. James Smith, Executive Director of the Aegis Trust. "We are indignant at Darfur's slow death; its time for us to express our outrage."

Go to www.DayForDarfur.org to find out more about the range of international groups involved.

Contact info@csfdarfur.net or call 778-895-9242 or 604-291-4695 if you or your organisation in the Vancouver area will like to partner or help organise the Global Day of Action For Darfur.

Darfur At AfriKadey Festival: Sept. 2&3 (Sat and Sun)

Queensborough Community Centre (Indoor and Outdoor)

920 Ewen Ave, Queensborough, New Westminster, BC V5N4E4

Saturday Sept. 2 and Sunday Sept. 3

10am

As was the case last year, CSFDarfur will promote and participate in the coming AfriKadey Festival as a way of keeping the Darfur issue alive and to collect donations for to help Oxfam's work for refugees. $ each from concert tickets will go to Darfur if we can sell them. The more we sell the more we get for Darfur.

We as you to plan to participate if you live in BC. The festival will bring together all people of African heritage from the Caribbean, Africa and North America with the multicultural community in Vancouver. It will build appreciation for the contribution of African-Canadians to local arts and culture. During the day there will be a Market Place/Expo. Booths and tables to Businesses, NGOs and GovernmentOrganizations and Community groups to sell and display their products and/or services etc. This will be followed in the evening with a Musical Extravaganza of exciting live performances

As part of its role in the community, this year AfrikaDey is dedicated to the Etibako family and 25% of proceeds will go to support the next of kin. As well, a soccer tournament has been added in memory of the Etibako family. In addition $ each from concert tickets will go to Darfur

To book a booth, get tickets or with questions, call 778-895-9242 or visit http://www.africanvibesfm.com/

A Vote for Darfur: Participate NOW!

National-Canada

All Ridings

Jan.1- 23, 2005

Please help us make Darfur an election issue. As the parliamentary debates are hitting the table, it is your turn to speak up! Please visit www.avotefordarfur.org where you can participate in order to make Darfur an election issue for your candidates to consider:

Dear Concerned Canadian,

The crisis in Darfur, Sudan has been called the "worst humanitarian crisis in the world" by the United Nations. Since February 2003, 400,000 people have died and 2.5 million are currently displaced due to the aggression and crimes of the government of Sudan and janjaweed militias. The Canadian government has the ability to make a difference for the people of Darfur, but it has not yet felt the public pressure to do so. As Canada heads to the polls, candidates should know that there will be political consequences for inaction.

Please join Canada, Canadian Students for Darfur, STAND (Students Taking Action Now: Darfur), the Genocide Intervention Network, STAND US, and many others in ensuring that Darfur stays on the radar screen of all candidates this election.

Here's what you can do:

1. Complete our short ONLINE SURVEY. Your responses will be presented to candidates in ridings across the country, demonstrating to Canada's political leaders that their constituents do care about Darfur, and that their inaction will come at a price.

2. Check out the CANDIDATE REPORT CARD. STAND Canada has sent your candidates a survey regarding their position on the issue of Darfur. We will post their responses on our website as they arrive so that you can make an informed decision on Election Day. Check the site before January 23 to see what your candidates said. STAND encourages you to visit avotefordarfur.org and to forward this link to family, friends, and co-workers to help give this issue the attention it deserves.

CSFDarfur Founder on "Power of the People" TV

Online at www.sweetmother.org

www.sweetmother.org

Saturday

10am PDT or 1pm EDT

CSFDarfur founder, Clement Apaak will be the host of Power of the People TV as a guest of on the new Sweet Mother Tour (SMT) "Power of the People" TV, a first-of-its-kind interactive online talk show at www.sweetmother.org. SMT PoP TV is the first program to use the SMT-Cast (TM) platform, a new online tool that gives Podcasters the ability to interact with online viewers via live video. SMT-Cast (TM) will be the first product to launch out of SMT Interactive,a new media company building tools to power the next generation of independent media

Apaak, and award-winning musician, actor and public speaker Derrick N. Ashong (aka DNA) on Saturday, August 12th at 1pm EDT (10am PDT) as he hosts Apaak on SMT-Cast (TM) of SMT PoP TV at www.sweetmother.org.

DARFUR PEACE WALK (Vancouver Version)

Start at Peace Falme and End at Sunset Beach

Seaforth Peace Flame Park (south end of Burrard Bridge)

Saturday July 22nd, 2006

9am to 4pm

Canadian Students for Darfur invites you to help raise awareness and money for Oxfam to meet basic needs of 800,000 of the over 3 million refugees in camps in Darfur and Chad. Because of funding shortfalls, the UN cut in half already meagre food rations for Darfurians fleeing the genocide. Those not massacred with guns are suffering genocide by rape and slow starvation. For details, Ctrl + click on BBC NEWS | Africa | Darfur food rations cut in half

The money we raise will go directly to Oxfam Canada for essentials such as: hygiene kits, emergency shelter kits, oral rehydration salts, soap, plastic latrine slabs, 45,000-litre clean water tanks, water distribution pipes, and test kits for five refugee camps: 1. Kalma (South Darfur), 2. Abu Shouk (North Darfur), 3. Al Salaam (North Darfur), 4. Tawila(North Darfur), 5. Zam Zam (North Darfur).

Objectives 1.Raise awareness among Canadians of the ongoing genocide by guns, rape and starvation 2.Send a message to the Government of Canada that we insist that Canada take leadership in protecting vulnerable populations from humanitarian crises 3.Raise funds for Oxfam Canada to provide humanitarian assistance to surviving victims.

Itinerary 9:00 am Registration Begins at Seaforth Peach Park 11:30 am Opening Ceremony by Senator Jaffer and MP Bill Siksay 12:00 am Walk Starts 1:30 pm Arrive at Sunset Beach: Festivities, live music by The Kitchen and short speeches 4:00 pm End

Featuring Peace Advocates, MPs, Human Rights and Aid Organizations, Darfur natives in Vancouver, Sudanse Community, African Community members, Students and many more speakers, plus music and information.

Confirmed notable speakers include Senator Mobina Jaffer, MP Bill Siksay, Dr Eni and many more

How to participate in the Darfur walk or donate to Darfur. We are asking that all walkers donate at least $5. Those who give $20 will get a CSFDarfur bracelet, and $50 donations will get you a bracelet plus a CSFDarfur T-Shirt. Donate at www.darfur.givemeaning.com and consider yourself registered.

Canadian Students for Darfur (CSFDarfur) is a non-profit, non-partisan, and non-religious organization founded and operated by students. Our mission is to assist the people in Darfur through advocacy, education, and fundraising. CSFDarfur’s loyalty lies only with the innocent people caught in the middle of the conflict in Darfur

Please promote theses events through your networks, e-mail list, partners and sister organizations. For further information, email info@csfdarfur.net or caapaak@sfu.ca or call 778-895-9242.

Keep Them Alive: Darfur Fund Raiser Concert and Dance

Wise Hall, Adanac Street, Vancouver

Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street, (Adanac near Commercial Drive)

Friday July 14

6PM to 1AM

Help us help them. We invite all humanitarians in and around Vancouver to come to our first big event to collect donations for Oxfam's work in Darfur in Vancouver BC, Friday July 14, 2006 from 6pm -1am This will take place in thee Wise Hall. Rate: $15 Attendees must be 19 or over.

**Please donate items for the silent auction **

The UN has cut food rations in half for the Darfur refugees and there is a need for funds to provide food and other supplies. Money collect will go to Oxfam for use towards items such as:hygiene kits, emergency shelter kitsoral rehydration salts, soap, plastic latrine slabs, water tanks, which will provide 45,000 litres of clean water, water distribution pipes, water testing kit for five camps include: 1. Kalma (South Darfur), 2. Abu Shouk (North Darfur), 3. Al Salaam (North Darfur), 4. Tawila(North Darfur), 5.Zam Zam (North Darfur)

Come out and have fun while you help to keep Darfur refugees alive. Your presence will be a gift to victims displaced by the Darfur genocide.

The concert will feature live acts by 1) The Retainers: rock, pop and rhythm/blues, 2) Vanessa with soul and mellow folk and More, 3)The Step Fresh Dance Crew, 4)African Djembe drumming and dancing. The Dance Party will also be very exciting with the Best African DJ in Canada, Victor Obosi of Africa Vibes Fame as well as and the Top 40 Wiz DJ Goldie. MC Chief Apaak of CJSF 90.1FM radio and CSFDarfur will be in full attendance. You do not want to miss the chance to have fun while you help people in desperate need

For more information or to reserve a ticket e-mail info@csfdarfur, or call 778-895-9242 or 604-291-4695 or 604-291-3072.

The Concert and Dance will be a warm up for the DARFUR PEACE WALK planed for July 22nd Nationwide. Mark your calendar to take part in the *Walk for Darfur* on July 22nd? Donate at www.darfur.givemeaning.com and consider yourself registered! Or why not start you're your own Walk for Darfur *Page*, create your own *Personal Fundraising Page* at givemeaning.com. With your own page you can ask your friends and family to donate to your participation in the Walk for Darfur. To start your own page go to . You can get there from http://csfdarfur.net/event/darfur_walk.php

Darfur At SFU 40th Open House

Convocation Mall (Convo Mall)

8888 University Drive, SFU V5A 1S6

Saturday, June 3rd, 2006

10am

CSFDarfur-SFU will have display tables, and boards to provide resource material, information and collect donations for the Darfur fund at the SFU open house slated for June 3rd, 2006

CSFDarfur founder, Apaak, will be the MC and DJ for the Carnival activities at the Convocation mall all Day. Student bands and student groups will perform. There will be lots to eat, pubs will be open and the fund will be all over the campus. Do not be left out of the action and fun. SFU estimates at least 2000 people participating in this 40th anniversary open house. E-mail caapaak@sfu or info@csfdarfur.net if you want to help or have questions

DANCE FOR DARFUR, Plaza Night Club

Granville Steet, Vancouver

881 Granville Steet, Vancouver

May 31st, 2006

9pm

PLAZA CLUB FUNDRAISER!! ANCE FOR DARFUR. HELP OXFAM FEED DARFUR REFUGEES

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31st, (Doors open @ 9pm)Tickets: $10 (includes one free stiff) - in advance only! Pick up a ticket at the Student Society General Office at SFU or Call Apaak at 778-895-9242 to reserve a ticket. At UBC you can contact Nastaran Mohammadi nastaran@csfdarfur.net

Must be 19 years or older, two pieces of ID required. Presented by CSFDarfur, SFU Amnesty & Oxfam. Spread the news and look out for more Darfur related events and fund raisers. We have to help feed the over 3 million refugees given that the world food program has cut food rations to half of what is needed for basic sustenance (from 2100 calories a day to 1050)

DARFUR March in Winnipeg on May 30th

Start: Fort Richmond Collegiate. End: The Forks

99 Killarney Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

May 30th, 2006

10am

On May 30th, 200 plus students will be walking for Darfur. They will start from their school, Fort Richmond Collegiate in Winnipeg, past the Legislative building to the Forks (outdoor market by the River) The walk will probably take 3 1/2 hours

Speakers at the end of the walk will include Sudanese who will talk about their experience. One of the speakers was a "lost boy" and will be sharing his story. Donations will be collected from this event to help Oxfam's aid efforts for the Darfur people. Join the students and their teachers if you live in Winnipeg, arrange your own walk or event for Darfur or start working on taking part in the 2006 Darfur events. We have the Nation wide walk slated for July 22nd

Contact Regan Moses at rmoses@pembinatrails.ca

Education IS the Key: Celebrate Sudanese Culture and Support Schools for Kids

Wise Hall, the green building just west of Victoria

1882 Adanac Street (Victoria/Adanac )

Sunday May 28th, 2006

6:30PM

For a $15 ticket you will receive: An exciting concert featuring the popular group FESO, and Sudanese Dance Troupe, western rock with Dave Mckenzie's Band, and DJ Victor Obosi Tasty African dinner – snacks and drinks extra

Silent auction - including African itemsRaffles and prizes. When? Sunday May 28th, doors open at 6:30pm. Where? Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street (Victoria/Adanac – the green building just west of Victoria!)

Why? To celebrate Sudanese culture and support schools for kids – Education IS the Key!

Tickets? $15 in advance, $20 at the door – get your tickets by calling Dave Myles 604-524-0110 or Ring: 604-312-5699, Ageii: 604-521-9284, Jenny: 604-218-7219 or OR from Harambe Restaurant: 2149 Commercial Drive, 604-216-1060 or the African Mini-Store: 7639 – 6th Street, Burnaby, 604-525-0395

SUDANESE CHILDREN EDUCATION SOCIETY – A NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION REGISTERED UNDER THE SOCIETIES ACT

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Darfur Rally (Vancouver, BC)

Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

Sunday, April 30th, 2006

12:00PM - 5:00PM

On April 30th, CSFDarfur and like-minded organisations are rallying support from individuals and organizations alike to urge all nations to recognize their responsibility to protect and take the necessary actions to resolve the security crisis

For this purpose, we encourage Canadians to come out and participate in our rallies for Darfur, to sign postcards to the Prime Minister of Canada and to sign the online petition to world Leaders on our website at www.csfdarfur.net

On April 30th, 2006, we want to remind the world that it is our responsibility to protect innocent people in Darfur by: Holding A RALLY in your city, town, village or school to raise awareness;Wearing CSFDarfur WRIST BANDS OR BRACELETS to raise awareness;Signing POSTCARDS to the Prime Minister of Canada demanding the continuous involvement of Canada in to bring peace to the region;Signing a PETITION to world leaders demanding more action.

On April 30th 2006, CSFDarfur, in collaboration with other organizations nation-wide, will be asking for action and peace in Darfur as an example of the need for global peace. On this day, we will ask individuals to come out and help ask for immediate and bold action to stop the killings in Darfur, rape of women and girls and the destruction of villages in the region. We plan to achieve two objectives from the rally

1. Send a powerful message to the Canadian government, the public and the international community that we all have a responsibility to protect the people of Darfur from killings, rape and destruction of their homes

2. Raise awareness on the need to provide humanitarian assistance to the victims of the Darfur conflict The Darfur Rally will unite people together in a unique and exciting way to support the four goals of CSFDarfur.

Contact info@csfdarfur.net if you or your organisation will will like to partner or help organise in your school, town or city

UPDATE ON SUDAN by Senator Mobina Jaffer,

Hewett Centre, Unitarian Church

Hewett Centre, Unitarian Church, 949 W.49th Ave. at Oak St., Vancouver

Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 7:

Canadian Students for Darfur has been invited to set up a table and say a few words at this event. You are all welcome.

Senator Mobina Jaffer, Canada's Special Envoy for Peace in Sudan, gives an update on recent events in the Darfur region.

Co-sponsored with the United Nations Association Vancouver Chapter.

Followed by discussion and refreshments.

TIME: Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 7:30 pm

LOCATION:Hewett Centre, Unitarian Church, 949 W.49th Ave. at Oak St., Vancouver. All welcome. Free Parking. No charge.

MORE INFORMATION: contact Larry Kazdan at (604) 874-9982,or e-mail: lkazdan@shaw.ca

Control Arms Campaign Eevents

Vancouver Art Gallaery

750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC

Thursday, March 20-26, 2006

12 noon

The national week of action is March 20-24, and we're encouraging people to get others on board the million faces campaign at www.controlarms.org, write letters/emails to PM Stephen Harper and Foreign Affairs minister Peter Mackay, and get involved with local initiatives-- of which there are many.

For people to get involved locally, they can email oxfam@sfu.ca (SFU campus) or miriamp@oxfam.ca (regionally).

Money raised during campaigning goes to the CSFDarfur fund, to address the most pressing current example of the impact of an out of control arms trade, by helping the displaced from Darfur.

Darfur Awareness Week at UBC

Totem Park Residence and Place Vanier commons, block, UBC

Totem Park Residence and Place Vanier commons, block, UBC

Monday March 13th - Sunday March 19th

Monday -Friday 6-7pm, and Sund

March 13th-17th 2006. Presentations @ 6-7pm Totem Park Residence, UBC

Sunday March 19th 2006. Information Session 4-5pm. Place Vanier commons, block, UBC

For more information and to help, please contact nowdarfur@gmail.com

Senator and former Lieutenant-General Romeo Dallaire at Chan Centre, UBC

Chan Centre

6265 Crescent Road, UBC, Vancouver BC, V6T 1Z1 | Phone: 604.822.9197

Sunday, March 12, 2006

8PM

A true Canadian hero and an outspoken leader for the 21st Century. Following an extensive military career spanning over three decades of service, Lieutenant-General Romeo Dallaire has worked to bring an understanding of post traumatic stress disorder to the wider Canadian public. In 2002 he received the Order of Canada and was awarded the Governor General’s Award for Non-Fiction in 2004 for his internationally recognized book Shake Hands With the Devil – The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda.

Senator and former Lieutenant-General Romeo Dallaire, is major advocate on the Darfur crisis and a member of the special Darfur advisory team to the Prime Minister in the last government. He is one of the big supporters of CSFDarfur and launched the Darfur Fund in Vancouver, which seeks to send 100% of the proceeds to Oxfam for their aid work in the region.

Dallaire will be hosted by the AMS and the Chan Centre. The AMS has agreed to allow CSFDarfur UBC chapter to set up information tables to distribute material as well as collect donations for the Darfur fund. Donation boxes, bracelets, t-shirts will be available. Please pass this information on and come to the talk. Tickets are $17.75-$31.75 at Ticketmaster.

Contact UBC Co-Presidents: nastaran@interchange.ubc.ca or h_melika@hotmail.com

CSFDarfur-RHA Pub Night

High Land Pub

MBC, SFU

Friday, March 3, 2006

7pm-12:50 PM

CSFDarfur SFU Chapter in partnership with the Residence Hall Association presents Secret Agent Night for Darfur.

$ 2 or by donation. Sponsored by RHA and SFU Humanitarian Coalition. All proceeds go Darfur

Contact chair@csfdarfur.net if you want a ticket for this event.

Africa Network & UBC Students for Darfur present Inside Sudan

SUB room 212A

University Of Brirish Columbia

Friday, March 3rd, 2006

2pm

This will be an in-depth look at historical and contemporary politics and society in Sudan.

A slide show and discussion presented by Lubna Ali Abdel Rahmen from Darfur- Sudan.

2pm Friday 3 March in SUB room 212A.

Contact CSFDarfur UBC Executives at nastaran@interchange.ubc.ca or h_melika@hotmail.com

Humanitarian-NGO Fair at SFU Burnaby

Simon Fraser University

North AQ

28th of February and the 1st of March

8:30-17:00

The SFU chapter of CSFDarfur will host the first Humanitarian fair at SFU in collaboration with sister organisations; Red Cross, Oxfam, War Child and other humanitarian organisations interested.

The two day event will take place in the AQ on the 28th of February and the 1st of March from 0830-1700 hrs on both days.

The event is intended to raise awareness in general and to highlight the Darfur situation in particular. CSFDarfur will be collecting donations for the Darfur fund. Contact CSFDarfur at info@csfdarfur.net if you or your organisation is interested in taking part. CSFDarfur is also looking for volunteers to help.

Darfur Movie

B-9200, AQ

8888 University Drive, Simon Fraser University

Thursday, Feb 16th, 2006

3:30PM

CSFDarfur and Cimema SFSS will show "A Cry for Madiom” a documentary on Sudan by producer Erez T Yanuv Barzilay related to the conflict in Darfur. The intent is to help raise awareness and support work on educating Canadians on the Darfur crisis.

Representatives from SFU-CSFDarfur will be on hand for a Q&A session after the movie. Information about the “Dollar A Student For Darfur” fund drive launched by current Senator and former Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire on will be available.

Oxfam is one of the organisations that has supported the Canadian Students for Darfur and continues to do so. For more on the documentary, visit http://www.shailahproductions.com/index.html

FOR THE SAKE OF DARFUR: DARFUR BENEFIT CONCERT

Or Shalom Synagogue

710 East 10th Avenue (corner Fraser Street)

Jan. 22, 2006

7:30-10:00p.m

The concert is organised by Jeni Wright Singer-songwriter, and CSFDarfur is happy to promote it. We need more initiatives like that:

January 22, 2006/7:30-10:00p.m. Or Shalom Synagogue 710 East 10th Avenue (corner Fraser Street)

For further information, telephone 604-872-1614 Admission by donation RAFFLE AND REFRESHMENTS

Performers will include: 1)Nancy Newman Quartet Featuring Richard Green on guitar, Yvonne Green on guitar and vocals, and Brian Harton on bass 2)Jeni Wright Singer-songwriter 3)Rick Keating One of Vancouver's most renowned acoustic-folk songwriters 4)David Granirer Counsellor and stand-up Comic 5)Phoenix Wisebone Singer-songwriter and guitarist performing original cross-genre folk in over a dozen altered tunings 6)Special Mystery Guest DAVEY BRITPOP

Erez T Yanuv Barzilay, Director, Producer, Shai Lah Productions, will open with an update on the current situation in Darfur. Charles & Rabbi Laura Durhan Kaplan

MC Charles Kaplan Get more information at www.orshalom.ca or call 604-872-1614

CSFDarfur Co-Sponsored Burnaby-Douglas CANDIDATES DEBATE

MBC 2290

MBC 2290, 8888 University Drive, SFU Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6

Tuesday Jan. 17, 2006

4:30-6:30pm

CSFDarfur will be hosting the Burnaby-Douglas All Candidates Debate Date: January 17th, 2006 Venue: Maggie Benston Centre Room 2290 Time: 4:30-6:30 pm.

CSFDarfur founder and chair, Clement Apaak will be one of two moderators for the debate. You can be sure there will be question to the candidates around the Darfur issues. Contact info@csfdarfur if you have any questions. You are all invited.

CSFDarfur SFU: Charter of Rights and a Just Society

MBC 2290

MBC 2290, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, V5A 1S6

Jan. 16, 2006

12:30pm - 2pm

CSFDarfur-SFU will host THE HONOURABLE IRWIN COLTER. The Hon. Irwin Cotler, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada will speak on:

Charter of Rights and a Just Society Monday January 16, 2006 MBC 2290 12:30-2:00PM

The Honourable Irwin Cotler is Member of Parliament for Mount Royal, where he was first elected in a by-election in November 1999. Minister Cotler currently serves as a member of the following Cabinet committees: Aboriginal Affairs, Domestic Affairs; Canada-U.S.; and Security, Public Health and Emergencies.He has been a member of the House of Commons Standing Committees on Foreign Affairs and International Trade; Chair of the Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee on Human Rights and International Development;and a member of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.

A leading public advocate in and out of Parliament for the Human Rights Agenda, Minister Cotler recently headed the Canadian Delegation to the Stockholm International Forum on the Prevention of Genocide. He has served as Chair of the Parliamentarians for Global Action (Canada), and Member of its International Council; Co-Chair of the Parliamentary Human Rights Group, the first ever all-party joint House-Senate human rights caucus (2001-2003); Executive Member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union; Honorary Member of the Women's Caucus; and Special Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the International Criminal Court, where, inter alia, he shepherded the War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity Act through Parliament (2000-2003).

Hotel Rwanda: A lesson yet to be learned

The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, UBC

Sunday, January 8, 2006

When Rwanda descended into madness, Rusesabagina took action. A fastidious, crafty, and yet highly principled businessman, he resorted to desperate tactics. While militants threatened and surrounded the well-groomed grounds of the hotel, he spent hours on the phone, pleading with influential leaders, his international connections his only defense against attack. He bartered luxury items such as mon! ey, gold, cigars, and aged bottles of wine he hoarded in his hotel, for the lives of strangers seeking refuge in the chaos. Miraculously, no one who housed at his hotel died.

As the world turned its back on the horrific tragedy, Rusesabagina was one man who saved few among the many lost. Now, through emotionally stirring words, he shares his story first-hand, in hopes that future events of this type can be prevented. “I hope this will be a wake-up call, not only for Rwanda but the whole international community,” he said.

Rusesabagina will be speaking at The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia on Sunday, January 8th at 8pm. The event is being sponsored by Hillel Vancouver, National Jewish Campus Life, the Alma Mater Society of the University of British Columbia and The Chan Centre. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or 604.280.3311.

Darfur Cannot Be Forgotten:"A Cry for Madiom”

Student lounge in Cafeteria, King Gorge Campus of Vancouver Community College

1155 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 4V5

Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

12noon - 1:30PM

The Students' Unions of Vancouver Community College have sponsored "A Cry for Madiom” a documentary on Sudan by producer Erez T Yanuv Barzilay related to the conflict in Darfur. The intent is to help raise awareness and support work on educating Canadians on the Darfur crisis.

Representatives from CSFDarfur will be on hand for a Q&A session after the movie. There will free popcorn and pop, as well as prizes (water bottles and “I’m a part of the student movement” t-shirts). Information about the “Dollar A Student For Darfur” fund drive launched by current Senator and former Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire on October 5, 2005 in Vancouver will be available.

It is likely that the new Executive Director of Oxfam Canada, Robert Fox, will join students and attendees for the documentary showing and will speak briefly about his recent trip to Darfur, Sudan and Ethiopia. Oxfam is one of the organisations that has supported the Canadian Students for Darfur and continues to do so. For more on the documentary, visit http://www.shailahproductions.com/index.html

Darfur Cannot Be Forgotten:"A Cry for Madiom”

Student Cafeteria, City Centre Campus of Vancouver Community College

250 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1S9

Tuesday, November 29, 2005

12noon -1:30pm

The Students' Unions of Vancouver Community College have sponsored "A Cry for Madiom” a documentary on Sudan by producer Erez T Yanuv Barzilay related to the conflict in Darfur. The intent is to help raise awareness and support work on educating Canadians on the Darfur crisis.

Representatives from CSFDarfur will be on hand for a Q&A session after the movie. There will free popcorn and pop, as well as prizes (water bottles and “I’m a part of the student movement” t-shirts). Information about the “Dollar A Student For Darfur” fund drive launched by current Senator and former Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire on October 5, 2005 in Vancouver will be available. For more on the documentary, visit

http://www.shailahproductions.com/index.html

Oxfam's Executive Director speaks on:Humanitarian Disasters on Camera and off

Capilano College

2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver (Cedar Building Room 148 – main floor)

November 26, 2005

7:30PM

Public Meeting -- Oxfam's Executive Director speaks on: Recent disasters in developing countries, such as the earthquake in Pakistan/Kashmir and the flooding associated with Hurricane Stan in Guatemala, put the spotlight on how development agencies respond to events and how the media report on them. Hear Robert Fox, newly-appointed Executive Director of Oxfam Canada, who has just returned from a fact-finding trip to Darfur, Sudan and Ethiopia.

Public event co-sponsored by Oxfam Canada and the Global Stewardship Program of Capilano College Where: Capilano College, 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver (Cedar Building Room 148 – main floor) When: Saturday, November 26, 7:30 pm Hosted by Ross Howard, President of Media and Democracy Group. Everyone is welcome! You can meet and talk to Robert at the catered reception which will follow.

"Dance for Darfur"

Highland Pub

MBC, 8888 University Drive, SFU Burnbay

Friday November 25th, 2005

8:00pm

CSFDarfur SFU Chapter presents Dance for Darfur: Help the Humanitarian Cause in Darfur.

Friday November 25th - 8:00pm $2 cover or By Donation. Win Door prizes.

Sponsored by International Students Group, African Caribbean Heritage Students Association and Canadian Students for Darfur.

Contact mys@sfu.ca if you want to volunteer with this event.

Confessions of an Innocent Man: A Conversation with William Sampson to help Darfur

Simon Fraser University Vancouver

515 West Hastings Street

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

8 pm

A Conversation with William Sampson to help Darfur. Sampson will be interviwed by Charlie Smith, editor of the Georgia Straight.

In December 2000 Canadian engineer William Sampson was dragged from the street outside his house in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Beaten and thrown into jail, he was tortured into confessing to a wave of car bombings he did not commit. Sentenced to death in a secret trial, he was continually beaten and tortured for two and a half years, until human rights organizations took up his cause. He was freed in 2003. His new book, Confessions of an Innocent Man: Torture and Survival in a Saudi Prison is published by McClelland & Stewart.

Tickets $10 ($8 for students with ID)are available from SFU Vancouver Information and Registration Services, and the Simon Fraser Student Society office, Burnaby campus. Information: 604.291.5100, 604.268.6564, 778-895-9242 or e-mail chair@csfdarfur.net or sfssgo@sfu.ca All proceeds from this event go to the Canadian Students for Darfur.

Sponsored by Simon Fraser Unversity Vancouver, Simon Fraser Student Society and the Master of Public Policy Student Society

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Darfur Crisis: A Conference for Scholars, Students, Activists, and Concerned Citizens

Holocaust Literature Research Institute

University College, Room 306, The University of Western Ontario, London, ON  N6A 3K7

Friday, October 28 - Sunday, October 30, 2005

Contact: E-Mail: richhitchens@rogers.com Phone: (519) 636-9165

Speakers

Major Beardsley is a research officer at the Canadian Forces Leadership Institute. In 1993 and 1994, before and during the genocide in Rwanda, Major Beardsley served as the Personal Staff Officer to then Major-General Romeo Dallaire, the Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda. Major Beardsley collaborated with General Dallaire in writing his best-selling book, Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda.

Sergeant Bodkin, who is a member of the Waterloo Regional Police Service in Ontario, was a member of an Atrocities Documentation Team, assembled at the initiative of the U.S. Department of State, which conducted interviews in Chad in July and August, 2004.

Dr. Caplan is a leading Canadian authority on genocide and genocide prevention, and an internationally recognized expert on the Rwandan Genocide. Dr. Caplan is the author of the 300-page report, "Rwanda: The Preventable Genocide," for the International Panel of Eminent Personalities to Investigate the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda. Dr. Caplan founded and was volunteer coordinator of the major international initiative, "Remembering Rwanda: The Rwanda Genocide 10th Anniversary Memorial Project."

Professor Chalk is Co-Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights at Concordia University. Professor Chalk is the co-author (with Professor Kurt Jonassohn, also of Concordia University and Co-Director of the Montreat Institute for Genocide and Human Rights) of the seminal book, The History and Sociology of Genocide: Analyses and Case Studies (Yale University Press, 1990). Professor Chalk is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of genocide studies.

Dr. Norman Epstein, an emergency room physician, is Co-Founder of Canadians Against Slavery and Torture in Sudan, a grassroot coalition of Canadian groups and individuals whose objective is to raise public awareness of the tragic plight of slaves in Sudan and the devastating civil war.

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Focus on Africa Symposium

10153 King George Highway, Surrey

2400 Central City, Room 630

Friday and Saturday, October 21-22

10 :00am – 9 :00 pm

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 6:00PM – 9:00PM

OPENING REMARKS 6:00 – 6:10pm: Presented by Amos Kambere, Umoja Operation Compassion; African Family Services Centre.

PRESENTATION 6:10 – 7:00pm: What can Canada do to help us solve our problems?: Presented by Reverend Paluku Melkisedec Sikuli, from DR of Congo: Reverend Melkisedec Sikuli has been the Bishop of the Beni-Butembo diocese since April 1998. He has been a key informant on human rights abuses during the ongoing war in the DR of Congo. As a result of his work various armed groups have made threats on his life. Despite this, he continues to demonstrate incredible courage as he advocates for tolerance and peace.

CULTURAL E VENT 7:30 – 9:00 pm: Featuring dance, drumming, songs and story telling, this event will demonstrate how the African culture plays a key role in healing communities affected by trauma.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 10:00PM – 5:30PM

OPENING REMARKS 10 :00 – 10:15am: Presented by Mambo Masinda, PhD, Settlement Worker

PLENARY SESSION 3 10 :15 – 11:30am: Illegal weapons and human security: Landmines in Uganda: Presented by Wilson Bwambale, from Uganda: Wilson Bwambale is the coordinator of the Anti Mines Net work Rwenzori (AMNET-R), located in Kasese District, Uganda. The net work consists of village women and youth groups,sur vivor co-operatives and individual victims, many local of ficials, some hospital staff and other concerned individuals.

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION 3 11:45 am – 1:15pm: Presenters include: Sabina Arnott, PhD student (governance- Uganda); Edith Kambere, MSW, Social Worker; Dan Bazira Kashagama, General Secretary, African Unification Front; Mousa Magasa, MA, Settlement Worker.

PLENARY SESSION 4 2:00 – 3:30pm: The Relevance of a Sound Connection to the Continent of Africa in Making Sense of our Emerging Selves as Black Canadians (to be con firmed). Presented by Professor David Divine, PhD, James Robinson Johnston, Chair in Black Canadian Studies, based at Dalhousie University (Halifax, Nova Scotia): Professor Divine is a graduate of Edinburgh University(Scotland), Aston University(Birmingham, U.K.), and the London School of Economics (U.K.).He has occupied senior positions in social work administration,social work education, and social housing in the United Kingdom. Professor Divine has also managed his own consultancy company covering social housing, social care, and health over the past 10 years (1994 –2004).

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION 4 3:45 – 5:00pm: Presenters include: Clement APAAK Abas, PhD Student (Darfur and Canada’s role); Reverend Paluku Melkisedec Sikuli, Bishop; Harriet Roos, Senior Program Officer, Canada Fund for Africa Secretariat, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) ;Lynn Thornton, Executive Director, Victoria International Development Education Association (VIDEA).

CLOSING REMARKS 5:00 – 5:30pm

Focus on Africa Symposium

SFU Harbour Centre

Room 1700, 515 West Hasting Street

Thursday, October 20, 2005

8:30am – 4 :30pm

OPENING REMARKS 8:45 – 9:00am. Presented by Nello Angerilli, PhD, Associate Vice President, SFU, Students and International (acting)

PLENARY SESSION 1 9:00 – 10:30am: Conflict and Human Security in Africa: Presented by Dr.James Busumtwi-Sam, Associate Professor, Political Science, SFU: Professor Busumtwi-Sam is a graduate of the University of Ghana, Brock University, and the University of Toronto. He specializes in International Relations and Comparative Development, with a regional specialization in African politics and development. He has published on international organizations and regional security, the political economy of macroeconomic policy reform and financial liberalization in developing countries, and international financial institutions. Current research focuses on the institutional bases of collective action in a number of areas in contemporary world politics.

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION 1 10:45am – 12:15pm: Presenters include; Philippe le Billon, PhD, Assistant Professor, Dept.of Geography and Liu Institute for Global Issues, UBC; Mambo Masinda, PhD, Settlement Worker; Jenny Moss, International Services Coordinator, Canadian Red Cross; Lama Mugabo, MA, Consultant; Sherry Poirier, MA student (political economy of health policy in Africa).

PLENARY SESSION 2 1:00 – 2:15pm: Children soldiers in the DR of Congo:The challenge of their community reintegration. Presented by Kavira Malimukono, from DR of Congo, Kavira Malimukono, BA, has done a tremendous job helping child soldiers to reintegrate into their communities and helping women to understand their rights and gain access to basic education in the DR of Congo.

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION 2 2:30 – 4:00pm: Presenters include:Elizabeth Blackwood, PhD student; Wazi Dlamini-Kapenda, MPH, Epidemiologist (STI/HIV/AIDS; Michelle Hassen, Coordinator, Humanitarian Issues Program & Youth TAP (Training inAction Program), Canadian Red Cross; Kwenu Turkson, MA, Employment Counselor; Robin-Marie Yerex, MA student (Zimbabwe,civil society).

CLOSING REMARKS 4:00 – 4 ::30pm Presented by Sandra MacLean, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, SFU

International Solidarity Fast For Darfur

Global

Global

Thursday October 6th, 2005

The emergency in Sudan’s western region of Darfur presents the gravest challenge to the world since the Rwandan genocide in 1994. The humanitarian, security, and political situation continues to deteriorate: atrocities continue, people are still dying in large numbers from malnutrition and disease, and a new famine is feared.

On October 6th, 2005, CSFDARFUR and STAND (Students Taking Action Now: Darfur), in cooperation with other organizations worldwide, will be holding a Solidarity Fast for Darfur. On this day, we ask individuals to abstain from a meal or luxury good and donate the money saved to relief efforts in Darfur. Darfur Fund has been set-up with Scotia Bank of Canada. The fund is a public fund, open to the public for donation to Darfur: account #: 0002119 transit #: 50450

If you want to help make this campaign successful, click here for a list of things you can do to and send an email to officers@csfdarfur.net.

The goal of the fast is to send a powerful message that we, the international community, recognize our responsibility to protect the world's populations from humanitarian crises.

While the International Solidarity Fast for Darfur will demonstrate the international community’s willingness to resolve the crisis in Darfur, the ability to do so remains in the hands of the world’s governments. According to the principle of Responsibility to Protect, established by the International Committee on Intervention and State Sovereignty, sovereign states have a responsibility to protect their own citizens from avoidable catastrophe- from mass murder and rape, from starvation- but that when they are unwilling or unable to do so, that responsibility must be borne by the broader community of states. Thus, CSFDarfur and STAND Canada are rallying support from individuals and organizations alike to urge all nations to recognize their responsibility to protect and take the necessary actions to resolve the security crisis. For this purpose, we ask that you host a camp-out on your respective campuses, and encourage Canadians to sign postcards to be delivered to the Prime Minister of Canada.

On October 6th, remind the world that it is our responsibility to protect innocents in Darfur by participating in…

…the FAST to send aid
…the BRACELET to raise awareness
…the POSTCARD to demand action

Darfur Solidarity with Vancouver Religious Leaders

SFU Harbour Centre Room 7000

515 West Hastings Street

Thursday, October 6, 2005

5-7pm

Come and hear Vancouver religious leaders, from all faiths, talk about the need to be compassionate and to help people in need. Victims of the Darfur conflict are in need and we must help them as all the holy books mandate us to.

The emergency in Darfur presents the gravest challenge to the world since the Rwandan genocide in 1994. The humanitarian, security, and political situation continues to deteriorate: atrocities continue, people are still dying in large numbers from malnutrition and disease, and a new famine is feared.

On October 6th, 2005, CSFDARFUR in cooperation with other organizations worldwide, will be holding a Solidarity Fast for Darfur. On this day, we ask individuals to abstain from a meal or luxury good and donate the money saved to relief efforts in Darfur. A Darfur Fund has been set-up with Scotia Bank of Canada. The fund is a public fund, open to the public for donation to Darfur: account #: 0002119 transit #: 50450.

The goal of this event is let the world know that we are united in recognizing our responsibility to protect the world's populations from humanitarian crises.

We want to show that people from all faiths condemn mass murder and rape, and are willing to prevent fellow humans from starving. If you cannot make it to this event, we ask that you host an event on your respective campuses, and encourage Canadians to sign postcards to be delivered to the Prime Minister of Canada. Contact us at info@csfdarfur.net if you need postcards and other material.

Darfur Exhibit

SFU Theatre Lobby

MBC, SFU

Thursday Oct. 6, 2005

9am-11:30am

The SFU Chapter of Canadian Students for Darfur will have an exhibit on the current crisis in Darfur, Western Sudan, in the Lobby of the SFU Theatre, near the Convocation Mall. The exhibit will include pictures, news stories, and articles on Darfur as well as information about the work of the Canadian Students for Darfur.

Petition postcards to the Prime Minister of Canada asking him to help find an immediate but lasting solution to the crisis and awareness bracelets will be available. Stop at the lobby of the SFU Theatre to sign a postcard and get some information about how you can help raise awareness on the Darfur conflict, which has claimed 400,000 lives and caused the displacement of another 2.5 million people.

Women and girls are raped everyday, and are jailed when they complain. We have to speak for the many victims of this modern tragedy. We can make a difference; everyone deserves a chance to live in dignity.

Senator and Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire to launch Darfur fund

Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue

580 West Hastings Street, Vancouver

Wednesday, October 5, 2005

7-8:30pm

Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire will launch the Darfur fund on October 5th. The CSFDarfur fund targets 1 million dollars in one year or sooner. The fundraising campaign, called, “A dollar a Student for Darfur”, will continue until the set target.

Although the fund drive targets students, any person can contribute to the fund, including organisations, corporations and companies. Chapter coordinators or contacts will be responsible for collecting funds from their campuses for the Darfur fund.

At work places, we urge well wishers to collect donations on our behalf. Money collected can be deposited directly into the account (account #: 0002119 transit #: 50450), and notice given to national officers. Chapters will have the flexibility to decide their own activities and fund raising plans. You can donate online at http://www.csfdarfur.net/action/donate_darfur.php or write a cheque to the “Darfur Fund” and mailed to Canadian Students for Darfur, MBC Room 2250, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6

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The Keep the Beat Concert for War-affected Children

James Cowan Theatre

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, 6450 Deer Lake, Burnaby

September 23rd

7-10pm

Come out, have fun and make a difference at The Keep the Beat concert for war-affected children, September 23rd from 7-10pm at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Deer Lake, Burnaby. It will feature BCCMA Group of the Year nominees The Higgins and up-and-coming pop artist Ben Sigston, along with four highly-decorated youth activist and representatives from numerous humanitarian groups, including War Child Canada, the Canadian Red Cross, Oxfam Canada, Amnesty International and Canadian Students for Dafur.

It will be an opportunity to meet inspiring leaders, engage with hundreds of socially aware citizens and network with Canada's leading international aid groups, all the while enjoying outstanding music. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by e-mailing marcus.luk@gmail.com .Proceeds will go to War Child Canada to support its work with war affected children around the world, including Darfur.

CSFDarfur to Participate in Peace of Mind

Cafe Deux Soleil

Tuesday, September 20, 2005

8: PM - 10:30 PM

CSFDarfur will join Poets Against War, High Altitude Poetry/iamb at the Peace of Mind event sponsored by CJSF 90.1 FM. CSFDarfur will have a table for information.

The event will feature poetry/spoken word artists. In all, 7 poetry/spoken word artists will read conscious material pertaining to social justice/political/environmental. MC's for the event are Laurie, Ameena and Stephanie. For more information, contact info@csfdarfur.net or event organiser, Shalyma Cambridge, (604)291-4423 or e-mail:shalymacambridge@yahoo.ca

SFU Clubs Days

Convocation Mall

8888 University Drive, Burnaby BC, V5A 1S6

Tuesday, September 13th, and Wednesday September 14th

9:30am to 4:30pm

CSFDarfur SFU Chapter will share a table with JHR and will be signing up new members for the Chapter. Material relevant to Darfur and the activities of CSFDarfur on display.If you will like to volunteer/help with this tabling, contact officers@csdarfur.net

We need volunteers from 9:30am to 4:30pm to help with both tabling and set-up/clean up. Please sign up to volunteer during Clubs Days. It is URGENTLY NEEDED to have a strong presence for the CSFDarfur SFU chapter for the semester.

CSFDarfur at Kwantlen University College Fall Welcome

Kwantlen University College, Langley

Langley Campus at 20901 Langley Bypass, Langley B.C.

Monday, September 12

10am – 4pm

CSFDarfur has been invited to Kwantlen University College Student Association's Fall Week of Welcome on September the 12th. CSFDarfur will be signing up members and recruiting students to start a chapter in Kwantlen. CSFDarfur will have audio visual equipment if needed, tables,chairs and power outlets free of charge. Canadian Students for Darfur will have material relevant to Darfur and the activities of CSFDarfur on display. If you will like to volunteer/help with this tabling, contact officers@csdarfur.net

AfrikaDey 2005 Festival

Croatian Cultural Center

3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC

September 3rd & 4th, 2005

10:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Join CSFdarfur and African Heritage Society to Celebrate Africa, and Support Darfur Advocacy and Awareness. Partial Proceeds from the festival will go to CSFDarfur.

Coming Soon! Even bigger and better!What: A celebration of African Music and Culture

Market Place: This event is a family-oriented event that exposes the community to business opportunities and cultural resources. Business owners have the opportunity to secure exhibitor booths to showcase their products and services. This event runs from 10:00am – 10:00pm both days.

Concerts Series: This new series was launched to celebrate the diversity of the African music in Canada and around the world and to facilitate the understanding of our music and culture and how it plays an integral role in all of our everyday lives. The AfrikaDey Festival kicks off this unique year-round Concert Series. The concerts are presented during the year and showcase some of the finest Canadian and international African music artists and DJ’s. Concert time is 8:00pm – 1:00am both days

Be sure to visit the AfrikaDey web site regularly as we will be posting new information regularly.

Awilo will be one of the star attractions at the AfrikaDey 2005 Festival

Fundraiser Event

Blarney Stone

216 Carrall Street, Gastown, BC

Thursday, August 11, 2005

Canadian Students for Darfur raised $300 from ticket sales, pe