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Coalition for American Electronics Recycling: Industry Effort to Limit Toxic E-Waste Exports Adds Sims Recycling Solutions, Bipartisan Co-sponsors

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(PRWEB) December 20, 2011

The Coalition For American Electronics Recycling (CAER) today announced that Sims Recycling Solutions has joined the industry effort to support federal legislation that will restrict export of toxic electronic waste (e-waste) from the U.S. and spur creation of tens of thousands of jobs through expansion of the domestic recycling industry. In the House of Representatives, 13 co-sponsors have announced support for the bill, including six Republicans and seven Democrats.

With the addition of Sims Recycling Solutions, the largest e-recycling company in the world, CAER now includes 34 U.S. companies with 89 facilities involved in all aspects of the domestic electronics recycling and disposition industry, with operations in 32 states as well as the District of Columbia. (Complete membership list below, or visit the CAER website). Also supporting the legislation are Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Apple, Samsung, Best Buy and LG.

The addition of these industry leaders reflects growing consensus that the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act is good for business and will create much-needed jobs and enhance sustainability, said John Shegerian, Co-founder and President, Electronic Recyclers International. Our members are committed to growing an American industry with the capacity to manage e-waste generated within our borders and the potential to create tens of thousands of jobs in every part of the country.

Introduced in June, the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act (HR 2284/SB1270) would restrict toxic e-waste exports to developing countries that lack adequate safeguards for the environment and workers. There is growing bi-partisan support for the bill as additional co-sponsors have joined the bill in recent weeks. To support Representative Gene Green (D-TX), the lead House sponsor of the bill, 13 co-sponsors now include: Mike Thompson (D-CA), Lee Terry (R-NE), Steve LaTourette (R-OH), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Blake Farenthold (R-TX), Charlie Gonzalez (D-TX), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Dennis Ross (R-FL), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Grace Napolitano (D-CA), Jeff Denham (R-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). In the Senate, similar legislation is co-sponsored by U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK).

CAERs emergence represents a major split in the recycling industry regarding e-waste exports. The industrys primary trade association, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), has long opposed restrictions on e-waste exports. By joining CAER, ISRI members are breaking with the trade associations position and taking a stand in support of export restrictions on unprocessed electronic products that will create jobs and protect the environment.

Three of the seven companies on the CAER steering committee are also ISRI members, including Sims Recycling Solutions, Electronic Recyclers International, and Hugo Neu.

Unrestricted and unfair trade in electronic scrap with developing countries has thwarted the job growth that can come with a robust domestic recycling infrastructure, said CAER steering committee member David Zimet, President of Hesstech. The Responsible Electronics Recycling Act will enable American recyclers to make new investments in facilities and staff and personnel necessary to legitimize and grow an American industry and position America as a leader in global markets.

The Coalition is continuing to work with both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, which have jurisdiction over the bills as well as other Congressional offices who would benefit from the job creation from this legislation. For more information about HR 2284/SB1270, visit the CAER website, which includes links to the full text of each bill.

Coalition for American Electronics Recycling Membership

December 20, 2011

2 trg, Ohio, New York, Kentucky

4th Bin, New York

All Green Electronics Recycling, California, DC, New York

AVR Recycling, California

Cascade Asset Management, Wisconsin, Indiana

Creative Recycling, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Illinois

ECS Refining, California, Oregon, Texas

eForce Compliance, Pennsylvania

Electronic Recyclers International, Washington, California, Colorado, Texas, Massachusetts, Indiana, North Carolina

eLoop, Pennsylvania

EPC, Missouri, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas

eSCO Processing and Recycling, Arkansas

Extreme Recycling, Kansas, California

Friendly Earth, Washington

Global Electronic Recycling, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas

Greene Lyon Group, Massachusetts

Hesstech, New Jersey

Hugo Neu Corporation, New York

Metech Recycling, North Carolina, Colorado, Utah, Massachusetts, California, Nebraska

Onsite Electronics Recycling, California

Outback Equipment, California

PlanITROI, New Jersey

Redemtech, Ohio, Nevada, Virginia

ReDirect e-Waste Solutions, California

Sims Recycling Solutions, California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Tennessee, Illinois, New Jersey, South Carolina, Florida

Spectrum eCycle Solutions, Missouri

Surplus Computers, California

TechnoCycle, Texas

Total Reclaim, Washington, Oregon, Alaska

United DataTech, California

Universal Recycling Technologies, Wisconsin, New York, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Texas, Oregon, Indiana

Valley City Environmental Services, Michigan

Vintage Tech Recyclers, Illinois

WeRecycle! New York, Connecticut

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Actor Stephen Baldwin, “Secret Millionaire” Dani Johnson, and Talk Radio’s Kevin McCullough Kick-Start Coalition to Rescue 2012 Orphans in 2012

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New York, NY (PRWEB) April 30, 2012

XtreMEDIA, the media conglomerate of Actor Stephen Baldwin and Talk Media’s Kevin McCullough, announce the global effort “2012 in 2012: To rescue 2012 orphans in the year of 2012.”

“When I toured the places these children sleep and live in, I couldn’t help but be moved to do something about it. My whole family saw with our own eyes children who were dying or would die soon, simply because they had no food,” said actor Stephen Baldwin. “It is imperative to me, my media company, my family, my business partners, and every one I come into contact with to let them know how vital $ .25 can be. It can literally feed a meal to a child–who literally–will die without it.”

“I’ve stared into the eyes of Orphans in Eastern Europe, West Africa, and Central America, and though the geography is different, the one thing that never changes is how helpless they are to be able to feed themselves,” said Kevin McCullough, Fox News Commentator and Talk Radio Host. “Our partners are delivering life healing food for the rate of feeding an orphan for an entire year, for just $ 92–this is how simple it is to save a life? How can we get more people involved? How can we rescue more children? These questions haunt me each night…”

Joining the effort is newly minted national talk show host, and alum of ABC Television’s “Secret Millionaire” Dani Johnson.

“One of the things my clients and listeners get from me all the time is the absolute necessity that it is to put purpose to our money,” said Ms. Johnson. “It is of absolute urgency that we love these kids as best we can. And every single day we will blow cash on the most idiotic things in this world, why can’t we take even ten percent of that and feed children who will die unless we do? Two families have already committed to me that they will raise enough to feed 100 orphans each. I honor them and the children they will feed. But there is much, much, more to do.”

“2012 in 2012″ has also been joined by two major charities whose almost exclusive focus are children without families.

FOOD FOR ORPHANS is a 501c3 feeding ministry headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Gary Van Dyke is the CEO and Founder.

“When we deliver the recipe to the orphans we see a light come on in their eyes. And as we feed them over time, we see them succeeding at life,” said Van Dyke. “There is no greater feeling in this life than to hand a child who is hungry a bowl full of rice, chicken, vegetables, beans, and seventeen specific vitamins and nutrients that food scientists told us are extremely deficient in orphans bodies.”

KING’S RANSOM FOUNDATION is 501c3 charity based in Kerrville, Texas that extends 100% of its attention and proceeds to those who hurt, who are hungry, who are in desperate need.

King’s Ransom Foundation is eager to join forces with the ’2012 in 2012′ Campaign aiming to feed 2012 orphans in 2012. And because of this principle that we hold to, we’ve decided to match every gift given through the website, http://2012in2012.info,” said Cindy McFaden of KRF. “We never underestimate the power of One and together we can make a difference and help feed the children. Let’s do this!

XtreMEDIA is also interested in engaging other media partners for the 2012 in 2012 efforts.

“If you are a television, radio, or new media personality who has a passion to help hungry kids, we would love for you to join us in this amazing quest,” said McCullough. “We will link arm in arm with anyone and everyone who is moved to do this, to be part of it, and to see orphans fed.”







Coalition Meets with DHS Regarding TPS Request for Syrian Nationals

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 24, 2012

Today, United for a Free Syria (UFS) along with the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), Arab American Institute (AAI), and Syrian American Public Affairs Council (SAPAC) met with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to discuss the request for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian nationals, who are currently in the United States.

In close coordination with a broad coalition, on January 25, 2012, UFS formally requested that the Secretary of the DHS grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS), under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, to Syrian nationals presently in the United States. The request was sent directly to DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano. In addition to UFS and the ADC, the coalition included Syrian Expatriates Organization (SEO), Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF), Syrian Americans for Democracy (SAD), South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS), US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), and Refugee Council USA (RCUSA). Additional organizations have endorsed the petition for TPS since it was filed.

Endorse Syria TPS Request

A TPS designation will allow Syria nationals to remain in the U.S. on a temporary basis until the violence subsides and the situation is deemed safe. Under 8 U.S.C.

Neustar Becomes First Select Member of Arbor Networks Cloud Signaling Coalition to Stop the Evolving DDoS Threat to Data Centers

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CHELMSFORD, MA (PRWEB) February 29, 2012

Arbor Networks, Inc., a leading provider of security and network management solutions for enterprises data centers and carrier networks, announced today that Neustar has become the first Select level service provider to operationalize Arbors Cloud Signaling capability in a service offering. The Cloud Signaling Coalition (CSC) is an innovative partnership between service providers, data center operators and enterprises with the mission to ensure the availability of their network infrastructure and speed time-to-mitigation for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.

CSC Select level providers have invested in the skills, infrastructure and commercial capabilities necessary to offer their customers a higher level of DDoS mitigation protection. CSC Select providers are audited by Arbor Networks to ensure they meet the following criteria:

1. Have a commercial in-cloud DDoS protection service that can accept cloud signals from Arbors Pravail Availability Protection System (APS).

2. Maintain a 24×7 on-site security operations center (SOC) that is fully staffed with Arbor trained personnel.

3. Have an in-cloud DDoS mitigation service that provides a minimum of 40 Gbps of mitigation capacity.

CSC Select providers offer some of the most comprehensive DDoS protection services in the industry today, and are backed by the expertise of Arbor products and services.

Neustars SiteProtect cloud-based DDoS mitigation service allows customers’ Internet connected infrastructure to operate normally while under attack, thus avoiding downtime and the associated loss of potential revenue. Combined with Neustars UltraDNS, SiteProtect arms customers with strong protection bundles that provide security for their entire Internet connected infrastructure (e.g. DNS, Web servers, FTP servers, APIs, databases, etc.). When a DDoS attack hits, SiteProtect is activated via a simple DNS or BGP change to route the customers’ traffic to the cloud-based Arbor Networks powered, traffic scrubbing centers where legitimate traffic is forwarded on and the attack traffic is contained. SiteProtect only charges a per incident fee beyond the monthly subscription and does not charge based on the size of an attack.

Neustar and Arbor have a long history of collaboration in the area of cloud-based DDoS mitigation. As threats proliferate, hundreds of the largest Internet companies trust Neustar to protect their brands. They look to us for continuous innovation and state-of-the-art solutions to protect their networks from todays dynamic threats, said Alex Berry, senior vice president Enterprise Services, Neustar.

As distributed DDoS attacks escalate in size and complexity, their detection and mitigation requires the collaboration of all stakeholdersfrom the customer premise to the service provider cloud. The Cloud Signaling Coalition from Arbor Networks enables this collaboration. It provides an infrastructure that facilitates local and upstream mitigation of edge-based, application-layer DDoS attacks as well as cloud-

based, volumetric DDoS attacks in an automated and real-time manner, said Arbor Networks president Colin Doherty.

Cloud Signaling: A Faster, Automated Way to Provide Comprehensive DDoS Mitigation

At the heart of Cloud Signaling are Arbor Networks Peakflow

National Coalition on Black Civic Participation Hosts Symposium on Changing Demographics and Their Impact on Electoral Participation in Communities of Color

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(PRWEB) April 21, 2003

On Thursday, May 8, 2003, the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation will host the “Spirit of Democracy Symposium on Diversity.” The symposium will focus on changing demographic trends and their implications on civic and electoral participation in communities of color. The presenters and respondents will look behind the census numbers and explore the opportunities for cooperation and collaboration among historically underserved constituencies.

The symposium will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, located at 2660 Woodley Park Road, N.W., in Washington, D.C. The program will begin with registration and continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m.

PANEL ONE (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

Black America’s New Diversity: Closing the Cultural Divide within Black Communities

Native-born and foreign-born blacks share a “common passage” and African heritage. The panelists will discuss the changing face of Black America and its implications for electoral and civic participation. The topics to be addressed include voting behavior between native-born and foreign-born blacks; voter education and voter mobilization; and the influence of black immigrants on the American democracy.

Presenters:

–Marleine Bastien, Executive Director, Haitian Women of America and Haitian American Grassroots Coalition

–Roderick Harrison, Ph.D., Director, DataBank, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

–Prof. John Logan, Ph.D., Director, Lewis Mumford Center for Comparative Urban and Regional Research, SUNY Albany

–Rene Redwood, Board Member, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation

–William E. Spriggs, Ph.D., Executive Director, National Urban League Institute for Opportunity and Equality

Respondents:

–Clayola Brown, Vice President and Civil Rights Director, UNITE!

–Hilary O. Shelton, Director, NAACP Washington Bureau

–Dorothy L. Townsend, Director of Education and Training, Transport Workers Union Local 291 (Miami, Fla.)

PANEL TWO (1 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

Beyond Black and White: An Open Dialogue with Black and Latino Leaders

The panelists will discuss the common ground between the black and Latino communities and their shared interest in promoting full participation in the American democracy. The issues to be addressed include civic engagement, affirmative action, jobs, and implementation of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). HAVA is the most comprehensive election reform legislation since the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

With the changing demographics in Black America, blacks and Latinos share a young population, language minorities and naturalized citizens. The panelists will explore successful strategies for closing the gap in voter participation, as well as building coalitions between the two communities. The panel will also engage in thoughtful dialogue about the social and political tensions–real and perceived–between blacks and Latinos.

Presenters:

–Patricia Ford, International Vice President, Service Employees International Union

–Marcelo Gaete, Senior Director of Programs, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund

–Antonio González, President, Southwest Voter Registration Education Project

–William Lucy, President, Coalition of Black Trade Unionists

–Yvonne Scruggs-Leftwich, Ph.D., Executive Director & COO, Black Leadership Forum

–Prof. Ronald Walters, Ph.D., Director, African American Leadership Institute and Scholar Practitioner Program, University of Maryland

Respondents:

Melanie L. Campbell, Executive Director & CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation

–Susana Gomez, Assistant Director, AFL-CIO Civil Rights Department; Census Advisory Committee on the Hispanic Population*

–Andrew “Andy” Hernandez, Resident Scholar and Executive Director, 21st Century Leadership Center, St. Mary’s University

–A. Shuanise Washington, Vice President, Government Affairs Policy & Outreach, Altria Corporate Services, Inc.*

Moderator:

Juan Andrade, Jr., Ph.D., President, U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute and Columnist, Chicago Sun-Times

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Gifts From The Earth A Bliss Trip Guided Journey CD Wins Spoken Word Award from The Coalition of Visionary Resources

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DENVER (PRWEB) August 7, 2005

COVR proudly announced the Winners of the 2005 Visionary Awards Honoring the Best of the New Age Books, Music, Products. (http://www.covr.org) For the 8th year, COVR has presented their Visionary Awards at the International New Age Trade Show in Denver. This years awards were presented at the INATS banquet June 25, 2005 (http://www.inats.com).

Interest in spirituality, metaphysics, meditation and conscious living has never been stronger. The COVR Visionary Awards were judged by retailers and seasoned professionals who evaluate each title based on content, presentation and their own knowledge of the industry.

Vocal/Spoken Word

1st Runner Up Bliss Trips: Gifts From The Earth; submitted by Consciousness Arts, artists Kerstin Sjoquist & Larry Good.

“I am simply thrilled about this award. To have this CD recognized by retailers and other industry specialists as one of the best in the field is such an honor, and I feel privileged to be in such company,” said Kerstin Sjoquist founder of Consciousness Arts and producer of the Bliss Trip CD Elemental Series.

“The use of guided meditations as a tool for wellness really seems to be on the rise. I hear more and more practitioners and retailers saying their customers and clients are clamoring for guided meditations to help them reduce stress and my Bliss Trip CD series is in high demand, Sjoquist, a certified hypnotherapist with a private practice based in San Francisco continues.

“When I created these journeys it was really important to me that they really help people attain that lovely state of mind known as bliss. The music was specifically composed for each meditation, and I worked to make sure that the relaxation techniques were woven seamlessly into the experience. It’s my mission to help people understand the enormous power their imaginations have to create joy and change in their lives. It’s something that every little kid knows how to do, and yet as adults we often forget how easy it is. I think this recognition from the Visionary Awards committee is a sign that people are ready to begin to use their imaginations to make their lives even better.”

Bliss Trips are guided journeys designed to soothe your body, calm your mind and free your spirit. Bliss Trip Journey CDs combine calming narration and beautiful music to create relaxation, rejuvenation and transformation. Each Guided Journey encourages the world-at-large to use imagination to foster inner peace and outer joy. Bliss Trips Guided Journeys ($ 17.95 each) may be viewed and listened to at http://www.BlissTrips.com. For more information on Kerstin Sjoquists private practice, seminars and workshops visit http://www.ConsciousnessArts.com.

Giving Back:

A portion of the proceeds of each Bliss Trip CD is donated to charitable organizations. This year Consciousness Arts has selected a charity that does extraordinary work: Women for Women International. Women for Women’s mission is to help survivors of crisis and war rebuild their lives in stable and lasting ways through appropriate training, financial assistance (gifts and loans) and individual attention. Consciousness Arts has chosen to donate to this organization because it has low administrative overhead and a very effective hands-on approach.

Women for Women International has worked in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Croatia, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda and the Congo.

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ECS Works with Industry Coalition to Limit Toxic E-Waste Exports and Welcomes Sims Recycling Solutions to the Effort

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Santa Clara, California (PRWEB) December 21, 2011

ECS Refining, the ethical leader in electronics waste recycling and end-of-life services, today announced that the Coalition For American Electronics Recycling (CAER) has added a substantial partner – Sims Recycling Solutions to the industry effort to support federal legislation that will restrict export of toxic electronic waste (e-waste) from the U.S. and spur expansion of the domestic recycling economy providing tens of thousands of new jobs.

With the addition of Sims Recycling Solutions, CAER now includes 34 U.S. companies involved in all aspects of the domestic electronics recycling and disposition industry (ITAD), with operations in 31 states as well as the District of Columbia. Alliance members of CAER also supporting the legislation include Hewlett Packard, Dell, Apple, Samsung, Best Buy and LG Electronics.

The Responsible Electronics Recycling Act (HR 2284/SB1270) would restrict toxic e-waste exports to developing countries that lack adequate safeguards for the environment and workers. Were excited to see a rapid increase in the addition of electronics recycling, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and other industry leaders to our coalition, said Jim Taggart, Chief Executive Officer, ECS Refining. With numerous Congressmen coming on board as supporters, the passing of this Bill is becoming closer to reality. This initiative affects all U.S. citizens in terms of new jobs and our responsibility to the global environment.

CAERs emergence represents a major split in the recycling industry regarding e-waste exports. The industrys primary trade association, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), has long opposed restrictions on e-waste exports. By joining CAER (some of which are also ISRI members), ISRI members are breaking with the trade associations position and taking a stand in support of export restrictions of whole electronic products which will result in the creation of jobs and better protection the environment.

Unrestricted and unfair trade in electronic scrap with developing countries has thwarted the job growth that can come with a robust domestic recycling infrastructure, said CAER steering committee member David Zimet, President of Hesstech. The Responsible Electronics Recycling Act will enable American recyclers to make new investments in facilities and staff and personnel necessary to legitimize and grow an American industry and position America as a leader in global markets.

For more information about HR 2284/SB1270, visit the CAER website, which includes links to the full text of each bill.

About ECS Refining

ECS Refining is a national electronic waste recycling and end-of-life services company with locations in Santa Clara, Stockton, and Gardena Ca; Medford, Oregon; and Mesquite and Terrell, Texas. For over 30 years, ECS has provided recovery and refining, asset management, and resale services to attain maximum recovery value for clients, and environmentally sustainable results. We provide recycling solutions for a wide variety of e-waste materials and are committed to applying smart and planet-friendly solutions for our customers. For more information about our operations and the latest news from ECS Refining visit http://www.ecsrefining.com.

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Coalition of Theatres of Color Honors Gertrude Hadley Jeannette For Her Remarkable 70-Year Career in Stage, Television and Film

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New York, NY (PRWEB) April 8, 2011

The Coalition of Theatres of Color (CTC) honored contemporary Black theater pioneer Gertrude Hadley Jeannette, 96, Founder and CEO Emeritus of the H.A.D.L.E.Y Players, on March 28 at a Women’s History Month press conference at the Dwyer Cultural Center in Harlem. It included a presentation by actress Ruby Dee and a proclamation from the office of Congressman Charles Rangel.

A pioneer in contemporary Black theater, Ms. Jeannette’s 70-year career spans theater, television, and movies. Yet, she also made New York City motor vehicle history. In 1935, she was New York City’s first woman to get motorcycle license and in 1942, due to the shortage of male taxicab drivers, she was the city’s first woman cab driver.

“The Coalition of Theatres of Color is about preserving the history and commitment of Black theatre in New York City and New York State. No one exemplifies that better for Women’s History Month than Gertrude Jeannette,” said award-winning theater producer Woodie King, chairman of CTC and the founder and producing director, New Federal Theatre. “She covers over 70 years of theater in New York as an actor, playwright, director and producer. She’s done it all.”

International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) Sponsors First International Kidney Cancer Patient Conference

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New York, NY (PRWEB) September 25, 2010

The International Kidney Cancer Coalitions first Annual Conference, Expanding Circles, took place from September 10-13, 2010 in Frankfurt, Germany.

http://www.drkenbattleskidneycancer.com

IKCC is a cooperative effort to help foster the development of independent kidney cancer advocacy throughout the world while encouraging each country to develop its own kidney cancer advocacy organization that is unique to its local conditions. IKCC feels that only through the development of local support organizations, will kidney cancer patients receive the kind of cancer advocacy that will actually work for them. IKCC feels that no single kidney cancer advocacy/support organization, no matter how dedicated it is, can adequately support people from so many different cultures.

Present at the meeting were cancer advocates from 5 continents. The countries present represented vastly different cultures, values, and medical delivery systems. IKCC recognizes and respects this diversity and feels that it will become one of its strengths. IKCC is a network of independent kidney cancer patient support groups from around the world. It is patient driven and patient focused. IKCC has a strong presence in North America with Action to Cure Kidney

Save Darfur Coalition says No Bailout for Sudan’s $34 Billion Debt

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Istanbul (Vocus) October 5, 2009 -

The Save Darfur Coalition is at the IMF and World Bank Meetings asking officials not to forgive Sudan’s debt. Save Darfur considers Sudan’s debt to be odious, meaning it was borrowed and used against the interests of its own people, in this case, used to finance civil war in the south and genocide against the people of Darfur.

Sudan currently holds USD$ 34 billion in debt, owed mostly to the IMF/World Bank, western Chinese and Arab creditors. And according to a recent policy report published by the IMF, of all countries, Sudan has the most overdue arrears to the Fund – owing 75% of the USD$ 2.09 billion in total backpayments. Now, with the global economic recession bringing down oil prices, Sudan’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Awad Ahmed Al-Jaz is in Istanbul asking for a debt-relief package from the IMF and the World Bank.

At the height of meetings in Istanbul, Save Darfur is offering recommendations to the World Bank, the IMF and international leaders on how to deal with odious debt and on what conditions Sudan’s debt can and should be relieved.

Save Darfur is calling on the international community to make clear that Sudan’s debt can only be forgiven if there is significant progress toward:

Peace in Darfur
The full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), and
Significant structural reforms that fundamentally change the repressive systems in Sudan.
“The international community should deal simultaneously with Sudan’s economic challenges and human rights abuses. Providing debt relief to Sudan before its leaders demonstrate a commitment to peace will not serve the interests of the Sudanese people, it will only give more political legitimacy and further financial resources to the repressive regime in Khartoum,” says Save Darfur’s Senior Policy Advisor Sean Brooks.

About Save Darfur Coalition: The Save Darfur Coalition – an alliance of more than 180 faith-based, advocacy and human rights organizations – raises public awareness about the ongoing genocide in Darfur and mobilizes a unified response to the atrocities that threaten the lives of people throughout the Darfur region. The coalition’s member organizations represent 130 million people of all ages, races, religions and political affiliations united together to help the people of Darfur. For more information on the coalition, please visit http://www.SaveDarfur.org.

CONTACT:

Andrea Clarke

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