The New York Times, Reuters and the AP are reporting that President Obama will announce today that he is appointing retired Air Force General Maj. Gen. J. Scott Gration as his special envoy to Sudan. It seems like he is uniquely qualified for this position, great news for the people of Sudan. Listen to reactions from Darfuris below.
This does not mean we give up our activism. We need to make sure that Gration is given the resources and mandate to do the job that needs to be done. We also need to continue to press for the restoration of humanitarian aid within Sudan and for the overall peace process to continue, including full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Khartoum government and South Sudan. We cannot rest until the people of Sudan know peace.
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Photo taken by SAIDC member Caesar Ricci
The San Antonio Coalition Against Genocide (SACAG) is committed to educating and encouraging people in San Antonio to advocate for and offer humanitarian aid to victims of genocide and mass atrocities.
Photo Credit: Caesar Ricci, SAIDC member, Dec 2006
All pictures taken by SAIDC member Caesar Ricci
The San Antonio Coalition Against Genocide is an organization formed to address the crisis of genocide in the Darfur region in western Sudan, a central African nation. Its mission has expanded to include genocide and mass atrocities occurring any place in the world.
"Clearly I haven't yet done enough." Ruth Messinger, AJWS, AJWS.org
Upcoming Events
Be sure to check back here before attending an event to ensure it has not been postponed or canceled.
May 31, 2017, Wednesday, 5:30pm. Monthly Coalition Meeting. Review of Sixth Annual Walk Against Genocide and discussion about upcoming events. University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell, San Antonio, TX 78212. Corner of Shook and Bushnell. Meet in the Community Education Building.
All are welcome. Please join us to help influence the work we are doing.
May 31, 2017, Wednesday, 5:30pm. Monthly Coalition Meeting. Review of Sixth Annual Walk Against Genocide and discussion about upcoming events. University Presbyterian Church, 300 Bushnell, San Antonio, TX 78212. Corner of Shook and Bushnell. Meet in the Community Education Building.
All are welcome. Please join us to help influence the work we are doing.
Darfur
Photo taken by SAIDC member Caesar Ricci
SACAG Mission
The San Antonio Coalition Against Genocide (SACAG) is committed to educating and encouraging people in San Antonio to advocate for and offer humanitarian aid to victims of genocide and mass atrocities.
SACAG Vision
Our hope is that people everywhere will pressure their governments to take action to end genocide and mass atrocities.
SACAG welcomes people of all nationalities and religious beliefs to join us in raising awareness of crimes committed against a particular race or group of people, such as in Darfur. It is also our desire that future generations will learn about past and present-day acts of genocide, so that we as a human race can unite to help prevent and end genocide.
SACAG welcomes people of all nationalities and religious beliefs to join us in raising awareness of crimes committed against a particular race or group of people, such as in Darfur. It is also our desire that future generations will learn about past and present-day acts of genocide, so that we as a human race can unite to help prevent and end genocide.
Meetings
Meetings are scheduled as needed to help coordinate upcoming events. See "Upcoming Events" (above) for the next meeting date.
University Presbyterian Church
300 Bushnell
San Antonio, TX 78212
Corner of Shook and Bushnell
Open to the Public
University Presbyterian Church
300 Bushnell
San Antonio, TX 78212
Corner of Shook and Bushnell
Open to the Public
Who We Are
SACAG includes representatives from the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio, Interreligious Council of San Antonio, University Presbyterian Church, Holocaust Memorial of San Antonio, and other individual members.
Although the United States has been in the forefront of countries providing humanitarian aid and working actively for a cessation of violence, SACAG believes immediate action is needed to forestall a human catastrophe of even greater dimensions.
The Need for Specialized Medical Care in the Refugee Camps is Dire
Photo Credit: Caesar Ricci, SAIDC member, Dec 2006
Contact Us:
General Information:
University Presbyterian Church
210-732-9927
Click here to sign up for our E-newsletter at the San Antonio Walk Against Genocide website.
Links
Images from Gaga Refugee Camp, Chad, Dec 2006
All pictures taken by SAIDC member Caesar Ricci