We are the student and youth-led movement to end mass atrocities. Building the anti-genocide constituency, one student at a time.
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As we recognize #InternationalWomensDay , it is important to consider women affected by conflict and atrocities in Burma, East Turkistan, Gaza, Yemen, and too many more places in the world. Join an Action Committee or reach out to learn how you can help.
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Here is the January #ConflictUpdate recap. Stay updated and informed by joining our #ActionCommittees and writing Conflict Updates!
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The WFP's decision to cut aid in Yemen pushes millions closer to famine, weaponising hunger as a tool in political games.
From Gaza to Yemen, starvation cannot be a weapon of war
🖋️ @AishaJumaan & Mira Mehta.
newarab.com/opinion/gaza-yem…
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🧵: ICYMI -- Catch up on what you missed at the January #EastTurkistan (#Xinjiang) AC meeting!
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ICYMI: January 27th was #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay (#IHRD). Read these slides to know why Holocaust education and genocide education is now more important than ever.
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We appreciate @SenWhitehouse’s cosponsorship of last year’s Yemen #WarPowers Resolution & were sorry @SenJackReed did not support. Protest happening outside Reed’s office this Wednesday, 3/1/23, One Exchange Terrace, Providence. @UpriseRI #YemenCantWait – at Rhode Island, USA
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70+ orgs calling for Yemen war protests this Wed. 3/1. Protests happening in 10+ cities demanding end to U.S. backing of Saudi Arabia in the war. Calling on members of Congress to introduce new Yemen #WarPowers Resolution. Find a protest near you here: every75seconds.org/#events 1/
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Today we join in #SolidarityWithRohingya and remember the mass genocide of Aug 25, 2017.
Read @EndGenocideDan's statement and some powerful #Rohingya testimonies from then and now.
buff.ly/3PPJPSL
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Five years ago, the Burmese military committed genocide against the #Rohingya, a religious and ethnic minority who, over decades, were stripped of their rights and remain at risk. We stand with the victims and survivors and support their calls for justice.
ushmm.org/information/press/…
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This year, the theme of the #InternationalYouthDay is “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a world for all ages". What does the #IYD mean to you? How can we as young people work in solidarity and in partnership with the older generation? Some of our members have this to say.
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TGIF! It's #PeacebuildingFollowFriday. This week, we are asking you to follow at least four youth peacebuilding organisations. We are grateful for their support in advancing the #YPS agenda @bbforpeace
@unoy_peace @asfitnetwork
@YPITheHague.
#FridayMotivation
#Youth4Peace
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.@StateDeptSpox on the Elie Wiesel Act Report and Strategy to Anticipate, Prevent & Respond to Atrocities: The Report and Strategy reinforce the U.S.’s enduring commitment to call out, condemn & bring justice to bear against the perpetrators of humanity’s most heinous crimes.
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BREAKING: @SenSanders, @SenatorLeahy, and @SenWarren just introduced a War Powers Resolution to end U.S. involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen!
This comes after House lawmakers introduced their own resolution in June.
Congress is finally making it clear that #YemenCantWait!
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"While Ukraine has dominated the headlines, I implore you to make this the moment where you open your hearts to the plight of refugees from around the world. Migrants...need your compassion."
— #AJOpinion by Diane Bahati | #WorldRefugeeDay aje.io/d7cvmj
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Each year, the Museum leads the nation in observing Days of Remembrance, established by the US Congress as the country’s annual Holocaust commemoration. Join us today as #WeRemember the six million Jews who were murdered and honor the survivors.
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On behalf of the @us_ypscoalition and the @CEPASDAfrica, we will like to invite you to join the first #YPS Action Dialogue Series to discuss and reflect on the actions young people are taking on the implementation of UNSCR 2250. Register at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
#Youth4Peace
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Join us April 6th, 9th or 13th to find out how you can help save lives through peace education by raising vital funds for the Aegis Trust with a Run For Peace this spring or a Ride For Peace this summer: bit.ly/aprilthe6th / bit.ly/aprilthe9th / bit.ly/aprilthe13th
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“The US has concluded that genocide was committed seven times. Today marks the eighth, as I’ve determined that members of the Burmese military committed genocide and crimes against humanity against #Rohingya." @SecBlinken recognizes genocide in #Burma. ushmm.org/information/press/…