Activist-actress Mia Farrow will begin an extended hunger strike in solidarity with the people of Darfur today. She intends to continue this water-only fast for 21 days. Others will join by participating in water-only and/or “refugee rations” fasts to bring attention to the immediate humanitarian crisis in Darfur created by the expulsion of aid organizations by the government of Sudan. Darfur Fast for Life demands from our leaders around the world to be ambitious and work on creating lasting peace in Sudan and guaranteeing the respect for the human rights of all.
San Antonio stands strong with the people of Darfur, with numerous participants in this fast. If you would like to join the fast, email ContactSAIDC at gmail.com to be added to the fast list--specify the day(s) you wish to fast, your city, and whether you will fast on water only or on refugee rations.
What else you can do:
Contact your Senators and Representatives today by dialing 1-800-GENOCIDE (1-800-436-6243 ), tell them to:
Publicly support the International Criminal Court’s indictment of Sudan’s President al-Bashir.
Urgently seek the return of humanitarian aid agencies to Darfur.
Pressure the UN Security Council to ensure protection for Darfur’s civilians.
Work towards a peace agreement in Sudan which allows Darfuri’s to return home.
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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