Elected officials need your encouragement and support in order to make ending genocide a priority.

Your elected officials have the ability to pass legislation and utilize diplomatic pressure to end genocide.

However, the political will necessary to require elected officials to take action must be generated by you, the voter.

Your elected officials need to know that you support:

• the promotion of peace
• the protection of civilians
• punishment for the perpetrators of genocide
• prevention of future genocides

Downloadable Resources

The Complete Advocacy How-to Guide [0]
(Includes 5 Tips for Effective Congressional Communication and the Advocacy Action Chart)

[0] [0]At a Glance: Advocacy How-to Guide [0]

5 Tips for Effective Congressional Communication [0]

Advocacy Action Chart: [0] types of action you can take to communicate with elected officials

Featured Action

Call 1-800-GENOCIDE to urge your senators and representative to support increasing the international affairs account (also known as the 150 account) by 10% by 2010. Without adequate money in the international affairs (150) account of the budget, the United States cannot effectively prevent genocide, promote peace, and ensure civilian protection. Learn more [1]