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last update: june 2nd, 2009

Not On Our Watch Grant to UNICEF to Support Zimbabwean Child Refugee Protection Programs

“I've seen first-hand how dire the situation is for Zimbabwean refugees in South Africa. Women are being raped, orphaned children have no protection, and thousands of people are without even the most basic supplies. Every-day survival has become a harrowing task,” said Not On Our Watch board member Matt Damon. “As the situation in Zimbabwe remains unresolved, the international community must stop sitting on the sidelines and instead take action to help those who need it most. Not On Our Watch is proud to support UNICEF's work in this critical time.”

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Add Your Voice In Support of Aung San Suu Kyi

Not On Our Watch is proud to announce its support of 64forSuu.org, a new website calling for the release of Burma’s pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi--as well as all of Burma’s political prisoners. Launching today, the website will become the global hub of the international campaign to release Aung San Suu Kyi.
 
64forSuu.org allows anyone to upload video, text, image, or twitter messages of support to Burma’s imprisoned pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. 64forSuu.org aims to demonstrate the scale of outrage over her continued detention by encouraging high-profile individuals and the public around the world to write a 64 word message, a “64,” that will be delivered on Aung San Suu Kyi’s 64th birthday on June 19th.

Follow the jump for a link to 64forSuu.org, and add your voice to the growing call for freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi and all of Burma's political prisoners.

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NEWS

last updated july 2nd, 2009

july 2nd, 2009

Nascent Economic Recovery Underway In Zimbabwe- IMF

"Improvements in economic policies in Zimbabwe have led to a 'nascent' recovery in the country's economy, the IMF said on Thursday following discussions with the authorities."

july 2nd, 2009

AU Will Not Cooperate With ICC On Bashir-Draft

"The African Union will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court over its indictment of Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, according to a draft of an AU resolution."

july 2nd, 2009

China Confirms Loan Talks With Zimbabwe

"A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman on Thursday confirmed that a Chinese financial institution was in discussions with Zimbabwe on providing loans."

july 2nd, 2009

UN Chief Ban Warned Over Risky Burma Visit

"UN chief Ban Ki-moon prepared Thursday for a risky visit to Burma amid warnings that the trip will be a 'huge failure' if he fails to secure the release of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi."

july 1st, 2009

Darfur’s Rebel Movements Ready To Resume Peace Talks, UN-AU Official Says

"A number of armed rebel movements in Darfur say they are ready to resume peace talks with the Sudanese Government, the African Union-United Nations official tasked with promoting dialogue between the two sides says."

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