Thanks in part to Darfur activists, a crucial divestment bill is now being considered in the Senate. This bill, which would put much-needed pressure on Sudan to end the violence, has already passed in the House.

However, the bill will need widespread Senate support to ensure it becomes law.

Please ask your senators to help pass the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act as soon as possible. Fill out the form below to send them a message today.

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

I am deeply concerned that the United States is not doing enough to stop the Sudanese government's campaign of murder, rape and displacement in Darfur. I am writing to urge you to support the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act, in its strongest form, when it comes up for a vote on the Senate floor.

The House version of this bill passed by a margin of 418 - 1 in July. Now it is time for the Senate to do its part to help the people of Darfur.

The Sudan Accountability and Divestment Authorization Act would protect the right of states to divest from foreign companies that help fund the Sudanese government's actions in Darfur, would prohibit U.S. government contracts with such companies, and would allow states to ban contracts with them.

We know that the government of Sudan is responsive to economic pressure. Although the Sudanese government blocked deployment of U.N. peacekeepers in Darfur last year, it has agreed to another peacekeeping force this year, thanks in part to U.S. sanctions.

But peacekeepers are not on the ground yet, and it is unclear how genuine Sudan's commitments are. We must maintain economic pressure on Sudan until it allows peacekeepers to enter Darfur, withdraws support from genocidal militia, and participates fully in peace talks.

I urge you to support the swift passage of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act, including the amendments expected to be offered by Senator Dodd to make the bill stronger, and to oppose any and all attempts to weaken it.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
October 18, 2007