STAND, the student-led division of the Genocide Intervention Network, strives to empower individuals and communities to prevent and stop genocide.
STAND envisions a world in which the international community protects civilians from genocidal violence and elected officials are held accountable for their action, or inaction, in the face of genocide. On July 9, 2011, South Sudan became an independent, sovereign state, ending decades of oppression. On July 11, 2011, President Obama noted that, independence is “a validation of the hard work by al
12/12/2011
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15728191
Border battles threaten the new Sudans The failure to resolve a number of issues before South Sudan seceded from the north, including the border, security and oil, is being paid for now as a refugee camp is bombed, writes the BBC's James Copnall.
12/03/2011
latest news in Sudan.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-16003299
ICC seeks Sudan minister's arrest The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor requests an arrest warrant for Sudan's defence minister for alleged atrocities in Darfur.
If anyone would like to purchase a T-shirt from the race, we still have plenty leftover and would really appreciate the help!!
Last reminder about STAND's 5k race tomorrow at HHS track at 10:30 am. ! Hope to see a lot of you there! And if you aren't able to make it but would still like to buy a tee-shirt for $10 and support this great cause, please let me know!
http://www.jubileedebtcampaign.org.uk/South3720Sudan3720starts3720life3720debt3720free+7163.twl
Jubilee Debt Campaign UK : Latest news : South Sudan starts life debt free In return for keeping the debt, North Sudan expects to be allowed to proceed through a debt relief process over the next few years.Jubilee Debt Campaign Director Nick Dearden said:“It is great news that South Sudan is set to start life debt free. Too often in the past newly independent countries suc...
Gearing up for the 5k run to end Genocide this sunday at 10:30 at the Hotchkiss High School Track! Hope to see you all there!!
08/02/2011
Here's the radio interview for STAND and our 5k walk/run Sunday the 14th!!
http://www.kvnf.org/news/news-archives/local-motion-stand
Local Motion: STAND | KVNF Community Radio Born out of the fight to stop the genocide in Darfur, Sudan, STAND is devoted to creating a student network that actively fights genocide wherever it may occur. Hotchkiss high school graduate, Hilary Stein, started a local chapter of STAND at the high school. In this interview, she talks about her e
Keep an eye out for Flyers going up around the valley for our 5k walk/run on the 14th of August! SPREAD THE WORD! We need as much support as possible!!
07/15/2011
Please watch this quick video! It gives an excellent overview of genocide, what has happened in Sudan and what the organization of STAND has been working so passionately to prevent.
http://youtu.be/HS-JXH1d0zM
STAND Against Genocide STAND, A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition, is part of the Genocide Intervention Network. It is the fastest growing student anti-genocide coalition in the worl...
On July 9th, 2011, South Sudan became an independent state, ending decades of oppression. President Obama, himself, has accredited much of this success to the students working for organizations such as STAND. This is reason to celebrate, commemorate and promote protection for all of Sudan's citizens. Join us in our 5k race this August at Hotchkiss High School!