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ACTION: Write to Senator Obama and Senator McCain
Senate Resolution 632 urges the governments of the China and the international community to use the upcoming Olympic Games as an opportunity to push for the parties to the conflicts in Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic to cease hostilities and revive efforts toward a peaceful resolution of their national and regional conflicts. The resolution also encourages the United Nations Secretary-General and other international leaders to publicly promote the principles reflected in the Olympic Truce among all the warring parties in the region.
A cessation of hostilities during an Olympic Truce period –- such as that called for in Senate Resolution 632 -– could allow much-needed humanitarian aid to reach those people who have been out of reach of food, clean water, and medical care for years.
Both Senators McCain and Obama have raised their voices in support of the people of Darfur and have called on China to take action. The Beijing games represent a unique opportunity: an Olympic Truce could help restore peace and stability to Darfur. Click here to urge the Senators to take action by announcing their co-sponsorship of Senate Resolution 632 and speaking publicly in support of the Olympic Truce for Darfur.