Call Your Representative
Talking Point: Support Funding for Peacekeepers
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What to say
Urge your representative to support an additional $334 million for Darfur peacekeeping.
Why it is important
Without money to pay peacekeepers the people of Darfur cannot be protected. The United States owes $334 million to fund the Darfur peacekeeping mission in 2008.
Additional information
The United States welcomed UN Security Council Resolution 1769 and is calling for the robust deployment of the UNAMID force. However, this peacekeeping mission comes with a cost. In order for UNAMID to be successful, it is imperative that the United States meets its financial obligation to the mission. Without funding from member states, the UN cannot pay for peacekeepers.
To see your representative’s record on Darfur-related legislation, visit www.DarfurScores.org.
