| October 19, 2008 | to | October 25, 2008 |
Congo Awareness Week
Location: In universities all over the U.S.
The United Nations says the conflict in the Congo is the deadliest in the world since World War Two. Since 1996, it is estimated that nearly 6 million people have died in the Congo due to conflict and conflict related causes. Throughout the past decade, Doctors Without Borders has consistently reported that the Congo conflict is one of the top ten most underreported stories in the world.
Student leaders and community organizers have responded to the silence surrounding the loss of life in the Congo by organizing throughout the globe to Break the Silence and raise awareness about the situation. They aim to mobilize young people and others in 100 countries and on 1,000 university campuses to participate in a global teach-in and week of activities from October 19 - 25, 2008.
Who: Key student leaders representing American University, North Carolina , Howard University, The University of Maryland, Bowie State, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Friends of the Congo and other supporters.
What: Launch of countdown to Break the Silence Congo Week, October 19 - 25, 2008
