American citizens deserve to know where the presidential candidates stand on Darfur. The following information will provide you with the tools to be an effective activist for Darfur. Stay up to date on the most recent Darfur news and policies, and find the best way make yourself heard by campaigns during the primaries and get your questions answered!

Learn More About Darfur

Darfur Background Information: The first genocide of the twenty-first century has been going on for more than four years in the Darfur region of Sudan. Learn more about the conflict and download a one-page flyer for distribution.

Multimedia Resources on Darfur: Videos, images and other multimedia suitable for presentations. (Genocide Intervention Network)

Policy Reports on Darfur: Recent policy papers on various aspects of Darfur written by Sudan experts. (ENOUGH Project)

Asking the Candidates

What Should You Ask the Candidates? Find the most relevant questions to ask the candidates at campaign events. These open-ended and specific questions will help you address the most critical issues of the conflict.

Ten Tips For Making "The Ask": Don't get lost in the crowd! Learn the best strategies for getting your voice heard at campaign events.

Working With the Media: If you ask a candidate a question on Darfur but no one knows you asked, will it make a difference? Maybe. But it is sure to have a bigger impact if it is picked up by the media. Here are some tips for working with the media to make your voice echo far and wide.

Understanding Ask the Candidates' Policies on Darfur

What About a No Fly Zone? Candidates continue to talk about implementing a No Fly Zone (NFZ) in Darfur. Is this a good strategy? Read ENOUGH's NFZ policy paper to find out why Ask the Candidates is not advocating for an NFZ. (ENOUGH Project)

The Importance of U.S. Contributions to the UN: One of Ask the Candidates policy points is committing the United States to meet our financial obligations to United Nations Peacekeeping. ENOUGH's most recent policy paper explains the importance of U.S. donations to the deployment of the UN/AU hybrid force to Darfur. (ENOUGH Project)