Christmas Massacres
Over the past few weeks, the situation with the LRA has worsened again. A military operation aimed at defeating the rebel group went horribly wrong, and the LRA retaliated by abducting over two hundred children and killing hundreds of innocent civilians. Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes so far.
What are now being called the "Christmas Massacres" made international headlines over the holidays and are some of the worst attacks in the history of this conflict. They mark an alarming new chapter in a long war.
What we do right now can make a difference for the children caught in the crossfire of this war.
The new Congress is just getting to work this week, and it's crucial that this violence is one of the first things they hear about. The action of our leaders is necessary to protect these children, and what they do depends on us.
Email your Member of Congress and ask them to take immediate action to end this violence.
In the midst of such disheartening news, our action becomes even more important. So today, we're also launching a new tool to help you be an even more effective advocate for these kids. You can now use our Congressional Scorecards to find out what your Members of Congress have done (or not done) to end this crisis.
Click here to see the grades of your Members of Congress.
By contacting your leaders, you'll also be sending a message to children under siege half a world away. Your action can let them know that not only do you care about what's happening to them, you're doing something to secure their rescue. Click here to send an email to your leaders and ask them to help.
Thanks for taking action at this crucial moment.