Ending Genocide: International Committee of the Red Cross

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UPDATE: July 30th, 2008 -- Karadzic, the Serbian leader accused of organizing crimes against humanity and genocide most notably against the 8,000 men and boys who lives were exterminated in the Balkans. -- This is the proof that justice can prevail, giving hope and ending impunity.

Radovan Karadzic personified impunity for more than a
decade, but his efforts to run the clock on justice have failed.
This arrest offers hope to the victims of the horrific crimes
that occurred there.

Richard Dicker, director of Human Rights Watch’s International Justice Program
(Source: HRW.org)

HREA.org

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Thursday, August 28, 2008

International Committee of the Red Cross

I've started volunteering at the American Red Cross as a stepping stone to begin further human rights work in the Sub-Saharan and Horn of Africa regions. The American Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross are organizations that have one very substantial cause that is VITAL towards ending violence and genocide.

Impartiality.

Impartiality means that when the red cross, crescent or diamond is on a flag, hope is given to everyone no matter what side of the conflict they support or were forced to participate for.

I'll be giving regular updates as to the work I will be providing for the American Red Cross (Mt. Baker Chapter) and open up the opportunity for other people to work with me either online or in the local Whatcom County community.

My Research:

At first, I'll be helping to reorganize the Mt. Baker Disaster Preparedness Plan for all of Whatcom and Skagit counties. 90% of the work that is done by this relief organization is preparation in nature which leads to prevention of conflict. Ultimately, we hope to stop conflict before it rises to the level of genocide, but for those unfortuate situations where conflict (or natural disasters) do emerge, the ARC is there and ready to act.

Secondly, I'll begin working on research and development for response and prevention of malaria. The program is called, "Bite the Bite" and I would like to set up a community outreach and information program allowing Whatcom and Skagit counties to be better prepared for the effects of malaria and how to treat, respond and prevent outbreaks.

Wish me luck!