Crisis in Darfur
Amnesty International seeks to end the Darfur crisis by working to ensure security for displaced civilians, access and funding for humanitarian organizations, and accountability for the perpetrators of massive human rights abuses in the region. Join us in ending the crisis in Darfur.
 Displaced Educational Exhibition © AIUSA Displaced is an educational and advocacy project on the massive displacement of civilians in the Darfur conflict region. It is designed for use by anyone concerned about the Darfur conflict who wants to raise awareness about, and encourage action on, the situation.  Darfur FeatureDarfur Now is a story of hope in the midst of one of humanity's darkest hours - a call to action for people everywhere to end the catastrophe unfolding in Darfur, Sudan. In this documentary, the struggles and achievements of six different individuals from inside Darfur and around the world bring to light the tragedy in Sudan and show how the actions of one person can make a difference to millions. |  The people of DarfurFor years, the government of Sudan has blocked UN peacekeepers from fully deploying in Darfur. See how Amnesty International members have continued to keep the pressure on. 
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Darfur HistoryDarfur has been plagued by widespread killings, torture, destruction and rape since 2003. Despite international outrage and demands around the globe to end the brutality, the deadly conflict continues.  Security in DarfurMore equipment, peacekeepers, and funding can mean the difference between safety and danger, life and death for the countless civilians who continue to live in fear. Accountability for crimes in DarfurDarfur has become a lawless land where civilians live in fear, and perpetrators roam freely. The world demands an end to impunity for those who are responsible for the heinous crimes in Darfur, whether they be found in Darfur itself, or in Khartoum. | Darfur FactsGet the facts on the conflict in Darfur. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and RefugeesThere are over 250,000 Darfur refugees in Chad, and more than 2.3 million people are internally displaced in Sudan. While humanitarian aid agencies try to assist the displaced and millions of other survivors, pervasive insecurity threatens their operations. Ethical Business Practices for DarfurIn today's globalized world, stockholders must make it their business to know the human rights impact of their investments. Amnesty is calling upon U.S.-based institutional investors to pressure the dominant oil companies in Sudan to use their influence with the Sudanese government to press for the full deployment of UNAMID. » Bring security and justice to Darfur through economic activism |
