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JKR & other children's author's urge action to protect children in Darfur 
APRIL 11, 2008 at 5:05 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is one of 14 children's author's who have written an open letter
to the world demanding international action on behave of the children of Darfur.
On the eve of the Global Day for Darfur Ms. Rowling is joined in her plea by Judy Blume, R.L. Stine and others to bring attention in "demanding an immediate ceasefire, full deployment of the U.N. peacekeeping force, action against anyone blocking deployment and support for a just peace process."
Thanks to the Portkey for bringing this to our attention.
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1679
Bright Eyes says:
It's great that writers can band together to fight injustices like this.
Posted Apr 13, 2008 at 6:11 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1195
sapphire260 says:
I think that is a good cause, and I am very honored to love such a good hearted author!
Posted Apr 13, 2008 at 10:39 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4066
ILoveHP! says:
Wow... I'm awed by the letter...
I love those 14 authors!
Yes we have to save Darfur!
Posted Apr 14, 2008 at 1:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 966
Helena xx says:
I am really glad she took part in standing up for this cause along with the other 14 brilliant authors!!!
Well Done!!!
Posted Apr 14, 2008 at 5:34 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2037
JAYSTARR says:
This is brilliant...But, I believe it is up to parents and teachers of Darfur to hide and protect the children from this war. I too, agree that the children should be protected from this violence.
Posted Apr 14, 2008 at 8:31 AM EST
Auror
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Mystique says:
Well done! it breaks my heart everytime i think about the children of Darfur. And when i think that there are countries that could have actually gone in there five years ago and made a difference, but instead chose to invade another country to look for WMD’s that they still haven’t found.. .ie. America, I get so mad.
If the US really cared about helping the oppressed and protecting the innocent, 5 years ago they would not have invaded Iraq, they’d have invaded Darfur. But all they really care about is their own interests, and it didn’t serve their interests to go in to Darfur.
I am really glad that people like JKR are using their influence to try to help the people of Darfur. Now we need to other celebrities around the world to do the same.
Posted Apr 14, 2008 at 1:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1615
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I really hope that all her efforts make a difference in Darfur.
Posted Apr 17, 2008 at 9:46 AM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9722
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Now this is an important (and so awesome) thing for Jo to do, and not only her, but so many more people too. Something definitely needs to be done for those children, and it's great to see her join in and speak up on the issue. They are all such generous and caring people. :)
Posted Apr 19, 2008 at 5:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1665
snaily says:
Yeah, I read about this in the papers. Really noble of Jo and all the other authors to take up such a cause. I'm with you! :-)
Posted May 9, 2008 at 12:11 AM EST
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