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Can Sudan Survive?
Sudan expert Alex de Waal and Jerry Fowler, President of the Save Darfur Coalition, discuss the state of the Darfur conflict and the broader political climate in Sudan.
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Genocide and the Rule of Law
Jerry Fowler, director of the Committee on Conscience, testified before the House of Representatives' Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security on October 23, 2007 about the responsibility to respond when genocide is threatened or occurs.
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What to do About Darfur? A debate between John Prendergast and Alex de Waal
Two of the leading analysts on Sudan discuss solutions to the crisis in Darfur.
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President George W. Bush Speaks at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum about the importance of Holocaust remembrance and the urgent need for action to end genocide in Darfur.
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Crisis in Darfur, Live from Second Life
From the Museum's Committee on Conscience, John Hefferman joined Mia Farrow, actress and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, at a virtual 3-D event in the online community, Second Life (SL), to discuss and answer questions about the situation in Darfur and Chad.
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Our Walls Bear Witness — Darfur: Who Will Survive Today?
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum will project wall-sized images of the escalating genocide in Darfur onto its 15th street facade during Thanksgiving week, 2006.
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Alex de Waal Personal View on Darfur peace talks
On May 4th, Darfur expert Alex de Waal, who has been advising the African Union mediators in the Abuja peace talks, circulated his personal views of the negotiations.
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What Will It Take to Stop Genocide in Darfur?
A video panel discussion on the possibilities to end genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan. Panelists include Dr. Mudawi Ibrahim Adam, Samantha Power, Ambassador Michael Ranneberger, and Jon Sawyer. Moderated by James Rosen.
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Darfur Poster Series
The Committee on Conscience of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is now offering a poster series to help you raise awareness about Darfur in your community.
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Darfur: The African Union and the Power to Protect
What is the status of the African Union force today? What are the chances of increasing its numbers or strengthening its mandate? What options are available to augment the AU mission? Representatives from Refugees International, the European Union, and the United States government provide insight into these and other questions surrounding the force today and prospects for changing it.
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Witnessing Darfur: Resources and Video
Preview two short films found on the COC produced DVD, "Witnessing Darfur" and learn how to order your copy.
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No Respite in Africa
Read the op-ed by Jerry Fowler and John Heffernan, No Respite in Africa (Washington Post, Thursday, August 25, 2005), about the situation of Darfurian refugees in Chad. Jerry Fowler is staff director of the Committee on Conscience at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. John Heffernan is a senior investigator for Physicians for Human Rights.
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In Darfur, My Camera Was Not Enough
Brian Steidle served as an unarmed military observer and U.S. representative with the African Union in Darfur Sudan. He was one of only three Americans serving with a coalition of African countries monitoring the cease fire between the two African rebel groups and the Government of Sudan. Brian was armed only with a pen; his reports were his ammunition. While conducting investigations, Brian observed villages of up to 20,000 inhabitants burned to the ground, hundreds of thousands of displaced civilians and the results of violent atrocities including the rape of women, the torture of men and the murder of children. Brian shares his experience and photographs with the audience.
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Can the African Union Do It Alone?
This panel discussion focuses on the role of the African Union in Darfur, Sudan and how to improve security on the ground. Panelists include Victoria Holt, Sarah Martin, Mike Smith, and Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Nzabamwita.
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Meet mtvU's Correspondents
Swarthmore sophomore Stephanie Nyombayire and Georgetown senior Nate Wright, traveled to Chad to meet and interview Darfurian refugees with the help of mtvU. The two student activists discuss their experiences in Chad and their activism efforts.
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Survivors Stand Shoulder to Shoulder
Holocaust Survivor Nesse Godin shares her experience during the Holocaust and explains how it compels her to speak out for the people of Darfur.
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Smallest Witnesses: The Crisis in Darfur Through Children's Eyes
On a recent mission to Darfurian refugee camps in Chad, two Human Rights Watch researchers gave children drawing materials while their families were being interviewed. In this program, Jemera Rome, Olivier Bercault, and Annie Sparrow discussed the images created by the children, and the impact the crisis has had on its youngest victims.
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Briefing on the Findings of the Amnesty International Mission to Sudan
Irene Khan, Secretary General of Amnesty International, and William Schultz, Executive Director of Amnesty International USA provide a briefing on the findings of their mission in Sudan, focusing on Darfur. They detail the human rights abuses ongoing in Darfur and how the international pressure, while it is inadequate, does make a difference.
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Darfur Policy Forum: After the Genocide Determination, What's Next?
After Secretary of State Colin Powell’s unprecedented determination that genocide has occurred in Darfur, the pressing question is what will be done about it. The Committee on Conscience of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, in cooperation with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the International Crisis Group, the Center for American Progress and the American Enterprise Institute, convenes a forum of experts to discuss the issue.
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Briefing on Darfur: Update on the Humanitarian Response
An update on the humanitarian response to the crisis in Sudan’s western region of Darfur. Panelists assess ongoing operations in Sudan and Chad, and USAID's contribution to the humanitarian response.
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Bearing Witness for Darfur: Can We Prevent Genocide in Sudan?
The Holocaust Museum temporarily halts activities in its Hall of Witness to focus on the danger of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan. Congressional leaders, a Holocaust survivor, and a member of the Darfurian community in exile address the crisis in Darfur.
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The Crisis in Western Sudan — Darfur: Briefing by Ambassador Michael Ranneberger
Ambassador Michael Ranneberger, Special Advisor for Sudan, U.S. Department of State, discusses U.S. policy for addressing the Darfur crisis.
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The Crisis in Western Sudan: Darfur
Panel discussion: What are the current conditions in Darfur? What more can be done to help vulnerable civilians? How does the crisis in Darfur impact the north-south peace negotiations? Panelists include Michael Ranneberger, Special Advisor for Sudan, U.S. State Department; John Prendergast, Special Advisor to the President, International Crisis Group; Jemera Rone, Sudan Researcher and Counsel, Human Rights Watch; Omer Ismail, Program Director, Darfur Peace and Development.
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Western Sudan in Flames: Briefing on the Darfur Emergency
Analysis and reports about the situation in Darfur. Adotei Akwei, Africa Advocacy Director for Amnesty International USA; John Prendergast, Co-director of the Africa program at the International Crisis Group; Jemera Rone, Sudan Reseacher and Counsel for Human Rights Watch.
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Briefing on Sudan: Fighting in Western Upper Nile and the Prospects for Peace
How does renewed fighting in Western Upper Nile affect the possibility for a Sudan peace agreement? A presentation by Ambassador Michael Ranneberger, Special Advisor for Sudan, U.S. State Department and John Prendergast, International Crisis Group.
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Briefing on Sudan with Peter Bell, president of CARE USA.
Peter Bell, president of CARE USA, discusses the humanitarian situation in Sudan and reports on his recent trip to both northern and southern parts of the country.
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Briefing on Sudan by John Prendergast
John Prendergast, co-director of the Africa Program at the International Crisis Group, discusses the new ICG book, "God, Oil, and Country; Changing the Logic of War in Sudan."
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Briefing by Dr. Haruun Ruun
Dr. Haruun Ruun, director of the New Sudan Council of Churches, speaks about his courageous leadership of “People-to-People” efforts to unite and reconcile ethnic groups in southern Sudan.
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A Reinvigorated Commitment to the People of Sudan
Andrew Natsios, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development and Special Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, outlines U.S. humanitarian policy for Sudan.
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Forum on Bringing a Just Peace to Sudan
This forum opens with comments from John Hamre, President, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Senator Bill Frist, (R-TN); and Rep. Frank Wolf, (R-VA). Following is a discussion of how to bring peace to Sudan with Chester A. Crocker, United States Institute of Peace; J. Stephen Morrison, Center for Strategic and International Studies; Francis M. Deng, Brookings Institution; Ibrahim Elbadawi, World Bank; Roger Winter, United States Committee for Refugees.
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Genocide Warning: Sudan
Upon the unveiling of the Sudan Display at the Museum, an expert panel discusses the situation in Sudan. Panelists include: Jemera Rone (Human Rights Watch; Roger Winter (U.S. Committee for Refugees); and Lomole Simeon Mwonga (Episcopalian Diocese of Khartoum).
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