Advocacy

In this section, you will find information related to advocacy for Sudanese in the United States and abroad.

AFRECS Advocacy Day Rescheduled

March 25, 2010

Law Offices of Patton Boggs, LLP

550 M Street, NW

Washington, DC

The American Friends of the Episcopal Church of Sudan (AFRECS) has rescheduled its advocacy day for March 25th, 2010, at the offices of Patton Boggs at 2550 M Street, NW, Washington, DC. Unfortunately, our earlier event was cancelled because of the snow storm. We shall discuss the current crisis in Sudan and actions needed to protect the peace in Sudan.

Our session will begin at 10 a.m. and end at noon when a light lunch will be served. We expect AFRECS board members and other friends of AFRECS to visit their respective Congressional delegations, asking them to take steps to support the faithful implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) which serves as the framework for peace in Sudan. In addition, we will be seeking support for Senate resolution 404 which calls on our Government to take decisive steps to uphold and fully implement the provisions of the CPA. AFRECS is also seeking a full and transparent accounting of how fairly oil revenue is being shared, since these revenues are especially critical to further development in South Sudan. The morning session will give attention to these issues so that those carrying messages to Congressional offices will have clear guidance as to the issues that matter to AFRECS.

For more information, contact Susan Jones, our office administrator at officemanager@afrecs.org. Please move quickly to secure Congressional appointments so that our voice and that of our friends in Sudan is heard.