Today, on Day 6 of the 16 Days, I am writing a Letter to the Editor (LTE) to my local newspaper to express my concern about the women in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) and refugee camps in Darfur and Chad.
Different events compete for air time or column space in the media, and journalists face numerous obstacles to get their stories—censorship, intimidation, and detention, for example. However, a handful of reporters have tenaciously followed the plight of Darfuri women. Today, we honor them.
LTEs can have an enormous impact. The more ways we spread the message about violence against women in Darfur, the more likely we are to influence others (our Congressional Representatives and Senators, our neighbors, Editorial Boards) to help us bring an end to sexual violence in Darfur and throughout Sudan. With the power of your words and your determination to do good, I hope you will join me in writing a letter to your local newspaper today.
Check out our basic guidelines for a successful LTE and find newspapers in your area. Good luck!
The opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Save Darfur Coalition.
Tags: 16 Days, action, Activism, Darfur, letter to the editor, Media, Sudan, Violence Against Women
