SEE WHAT 30 SECONDS OF YOUR TIME COULD DO!
With millions killed and millions more facing brutal atrocities and displacement, the conflict in Congo requires our immediate attention. The people of Congo need your help – take the important actions below and help us bring an end to the world’s deadliest conflict!
Tell US Ambassador to the UN, Dr. Susan Rice, to focus on civilian protection in Congo!
The situation in eastern Congo has deteriorated significantly in the last year, with the Congolese army and rebel groups all responsible for brutal atrocities against civilians, and women in particular.
Click here to send a postcard!
Invite a Speaker! Help us build a strong community committed to ending the conflict in Congo.
» Invite JWW to speak at your synagogue, school or community organization
Tell Your Senator – No More Conflict Minerals!
The demand for valuable minerals from Congo – used in everyday electronics – is fueling ongoing conflict and finances armed groups who commit horrific atrocities. If passed, this bill would provide the authority and direction for the US government to help ensure that the mineral trade stops contributing to these atrocities. Click here to learn more. Help us pass this important legislation - Click here to find your Senators and let them know you want them to co-sponsor the Congo Conflict Minerals Act of 2009!
Click here for a sample letter to your Senator!
Tell Your Representative - No More Conflict Minerals!
The Conflict Minerals Trade Act of 2009 (HR 4128), introduced to the House of Representatives by Rep. James McDermott, would help develop the means to ensure that the multi-million dollar trade in minerals from eastern Congo stops financing the world’s deadliest war since WWII. Urge your representative to cosponsor the Conflict Minerals Trade Act! Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to your Representative. A sample script is below:
"As a constituent, I would like to urge you to cosponsor the Conflict Minerals Trade Act of 2009 (HR. 4128). This bipartisan bill is the strongest effort to date that addresses the scourge of conflict minerals in Congo. The bill is a valuable first step toward neutralizing one of the key drivers of the conflict in eastern Congo and ensuring American consumers that their electronics purchases are not financing crimes against humanity."
Stop Conflict Minerals!
The conflict in eastern Congo is being fueled by a multi-million dollar trade in minerals that go into our electronic products from cell phones to digital cameras. Electronics companies are unlikely to change their tune unless we show them that there is a large market of US consumers that want their products to be conflict free. Jewish World Watch has worked in coalition with other like-minded groups to create a conflict minerals pledge that commits electronics companies to ensure their products are conflict-free. You can help us by:
Tell Secretary Clinton – No More Child Soldiers!
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s recent comments in Congo brought much needed attention to the conflict there. Call her at (202) 647-5291, or text her at 90822 to:
- Thank her for bringing attention to the issues of sexual violence and conflict minerals in Congo;
- Ask her to bring attention to the plight of child soldiers in Congo as well.
You can also email the Secretary of State using her webform, available here.
|
