STAND at American University

01/26/2015

Join the American University team for the 2015 DC Walk to End Genocide.

Together we can make a difference!

08/20/2014

Come to an excellent event on inter-faith dialogue on Nigeria on Friday, August 22, at 6 pm in MGC 200 at American University. This dialogue will explore ways to overcome Nigeria’s challenges to peaceful co-existence.

The Nigerian Diaspora Inter-faith Dialogue Approach and Conversation for Peaceful Co-existence, Nation and Community Building Moderator A Carl Levan, PhD Assistant Professor of the School of International Service, American University Comparative Political Institutions, Democratization, and African S…

06/19/2013

Remember sending Valentine cards to President Obama asking him to appoint a special envoy to the DRC?

Today former Senator and Africa subcommittee chair Russ Feingold was named United States Special Representative for the African Great Lakes region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Home » Secretary of State John Kerry » Secretary Kerry's Remarks » 2013 Secretary Kerry's Remarks » Remarks by Secretary Kerry: June 2013 » Press Briefing Announcement Regarding Great Lakes Special Representative

06/09/2013

One Million Bones

Imagine One Million Bones on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. - a symbol of solidarity with victims and survivors of ongoing conflict in places like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Somalia. Each bone made and sent in generated $1 from the Bezos Family Foundation for CARE's work in these regions, up to $500,000! On June 8th join Students Rebuild in person or online for this historic installation: http://studentsrebuild.org

05/16/2013

Join us on June 8th on the National Mall for the bone-laying ceremony and an afternoon program featuring performers, survivor testimonies, and international speakers. The 3-day event will also include educational workshops and a candlelight vigil on Sunday, June 9 and an opportunity to advocate on Capitol Hill with our partners at the Enough Project on Monday, June 10. Register online at .

One Million Bones is also looking for core volunteers in the DC area to help prepare for the upcoming National Mall installation and help us before, after, and during with publicity, flyering and logistics! We are hosting weekly volunteer meetings on Wednesdays at 6:30 at 2424 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. If interested in attending or if you have any questions, please contact Leigh Durham at [email protected].

Fundraising & social art organization

05/15/2013

Hey guys, hope the end of the semester went well for all of you!
US Campaign for Burma is organizing a protest against Burma's President Thein Sein and his administration who are visiting DC this coming weekend. If you want to help us make signs this Saturday, come to USCB headquarters at 1444 N St NW!

President Obama will welcome His Excellency President Thein Sein to the White House on Monday, May 20, 2013. Since President Obama’s historic trip to Rangoon last November, the United States has continued to advocate for continued progress on reform by President Thein Sein’s government, in close co...

04/09/2013

Tomorrow! We'll be having our weekly Tuesday meeting at 6pm on the SIS atrium steps. We'll talk about upcoming events, next year's plans plus how YOU can become an officer and help keep AU STAND & US Campaign for Burma alive.

Hope to see you there!

04/07/2013

Take a look inside the camps for internally displaced people in Kachin state. These people have been forced from their homes primarily because of the ongoing conflict between the independent ethnic army and the national Burmese army.

In a recent visit to Kachin State, Burma, USCB staff visited several IDP camps to learn of the conditions and what humanitarian assistance is needed to sustain the thousands of IDPs. These photos were taken in Pa Kahtawng IDP camp located in the KIA controlled area of Mai Ja Yang. Click through the photos to gather more information about this camp and the urgent humanitarian assistance that they so obviously need. Keep in mind that the U.S. government is provided absolutely NO aid to the camps.

04/03/2013

Yesterday, Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir ordered the release of all political prisoners in Sudan. Today, seven were released.

It's not quite "all," but it's a start.

Six political prisoners are freed in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, a day after President Omar al-Bashir promised more freedom to opposition groups.

04/01/2013

"The Last Survivor" Film Screening TODAY (April 1st) in SIS 300 at 6pm.

The Last Survivor is an award winning, documentary film that presents the stories of four genocide and mass atrocities Survivors and their struggle to make sense of tragedy by working to educate a new generation, inspire tolerance and spark a civic response to mass atrocity crimes. Following the lives of survivors of four different genocides and mass atrocities – The Holocaust, Rwanda, Darfur, and Congo – The Last Survivor presents a unique opportunity to learn from the lessons and mistakes of our past in order to have a lasting social impact on how we act collectively in the face of similar issues which still exist today.

04/01/2013

A fellow SIS student is trying to help raise money so that a young student (very much like us) from Burma can attend the University of Peace in Costa Rica!

Please spread the word!
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/education-within-reach

Help provide funding for a Burmese student to pursue a Masters in environmental security and peace at the United Nations mandated University for Peace

03/23/2013

LISTEN UP! This Wednesday there will be an interest meeting for a proposed Alternative Break in Burma for the first time ever!

From coordinator Shoshanna Sumka: "Many AU students have been passionate about working for freedom, justice and democracy in Burma over the years. We've had multiple Alternative Break trips to the Thai-Burma border, but never gone inside Burma. Now that the country is open to responsible travelers, for the first time, American University is considering hosting an Alternative Break trip to Burma and is looking for student leaders. Possible social justice topics for the trip include, but are not limited to: education, environmental development, and the changing political landscape. Join us in the Kay Lounge on Wednesday, March 27th at 2:00pm to discuss ideas for a trip proposal and enjoy refreshments."