Colorado Coalition for
Genocide Awareness and Action

Coloradans will "Never Again" be complacent. We will take whatever action necessary to ensure that the words "Never Again" truly mean "Never Again."

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, May 4, 2008

Taking a Stand: Youth Against Genocide

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. University of Denver

This state-wide, high school and college student conference will feature notable local, national, and international speakers in plenary sessions and panel discussions. The conference aims to empower Colorado's young adults to end complacency towards genocide.

$15 fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, and conference materials.

Honorary Co-Chairs:

Ved Nanda
Director, International Legal Studies
University of Denver

Lucia Guzman
Human Rights & Community Relations
City of Denver

Co-Chairs:

Jordan Daniels
STAND

Joel Portman
Never Again!

For additional information please contact Roz Duman at (303) 320-6565 or rozduman@comcast.net


CCGAA Events

June, 2005
First meeting of Host Committee to organize a conference.

May 6, 2006
Day long conference on Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity

May 6. 2006
Premiered "Deadweight of Complacency", a 21-photograph exhibit

August 21, 2006
Launched Journey for Life and Journey for Humanity

January 10, 2007
Official opening of "Deadweight of Complacency" with Global Artists interpretation of Genocide at Mizel Museum

February/March
CCGAA Members testified before Colorado House and Senate Committees to support divestment from Darfur for Colorado Public Employees Retirement Funds. Bill passed both committees unanimously.

April 23-30, 2007
In Colorado, cosponsored Global Days for Darfur in conjunction with Save Darfur Coalition and STAND.

June 11, 2007
Sponsored a "You Can Stop Genocide" reception and program at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Studio attended by 100 people.

July 19, 2007
Save Darfur Coalition Fidelity Divestment Day, a petition drive in front of Fidelity office in downtown Denver. Following a press conference, management was presented with 3000 signatures asking Fidelity to divest from interests in Darfur.

July 24, 2007
Press conference with Speaker of the House, Andrew Romanoff prior to his trip to China.

October 28, 2007
Bring the Olympic Dream to Darfur Torch Relay and Rally.

CCGAA Coalition members speak for conferences, organizations, churches and schools about genocide, the coalition and the current genocide in Darfur.