WHAT: A rally at the U.S. Mission at the United Nations to deliver thousands of handprints and messages from all over the country demanding decisive U.S. action to end genocide in Darfur.

WHEN: May 22, 2008; Noon - 2:00 PM

WHERE: U.S Mission to the United Nations in New York, 140 East 45th St, between 3rd and Lexington Avenues.

WHY NOW: The U.S. takes over the presidency of the U.N. Security Council on June 1, 2008. This is our opportunity to demand decisive action. With this public event, we can push the U.S. government to use its influence in the UN to achieve the complete and fully equipped deployment of a UN-led peacekeeping force to Darfur.

WHO: While Africa Action is the lead organizer, everyone is invited to co-sponsor and participate. To co-sponsor, you need to make a commitment to bring at least 5-10 people to the event.

LAST CALL: We call on all those yet to submit their handprint banners to our office to send them in now! Find the address below.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Briggs: briggs[at]africaaction[dot]org.