New Legislation Takes On Congo's Conflict Minerals. Please sign the petition to end the war!

The conflict in eastern Congo is being fueled by a multi-million dollar trade in minerals that go into our electronic products. Over five million people have died as a result, and hundreds of thousands of women have been raped over the past decade. The armed groups perpetuating the violence generate an estimated $144 million each year by trading in four main minerals, the 3 Ts and gold.

Please sign the petition to stop the war and rape over conflict minerals.
http://www2.americanprogress.org/t/1659/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=6281
*If you are not from the USA select "other" and your voice will add weight to their decision. Thank you!

Other actions you can take!

http://www.raisehopeforcongo.org/special-page/take-action-congo

Commit to purchase conflict-free cell phones, laptops and other electronics.

Recycle your old electronics

Urge your school, or other institution to go conflict-free.

Publicly call for support of conflict minerals legislation.

Help us grow the conflict-free movement!

Information about the bill:

The Conflict Minerals Trade Act of 2009, HR 4128, introduced in the United States House of Representatives by Congressman Jim McDermott (D-Washington), would help develop the means to ensure that the multimillion dollar trade in minerals from eastern Congo stops financing the world’s deadliest conflict since World War II.

The trade in Congo’s conflict minerals, namely tin, tantalite, tungsten and gold, which are used in electronic devices such as cell phones and laptops, is a major source of funding for armed groups in eastern Congo who commit atrocities against civilians. If passed, this bill would create a system of audits and import declarations that would distinguish those goods imported into the United States that contain conflict minerals. The resulting transparency would be an important step forward in helping break the links between the mineral trade and human rights violations in Congo.

Peace and love to you!
Laurel

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Comment by Leah D (Pixie) on November 23, 2009 at 4:23pm: signed sweetie..:-) thank you for this blog post. Is important people lean what is happening!
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Comment by Motorcycle Hippy Al on November 21, 2009 at 11:56pm: You did it Yourself and very well "If I do say so Myself" and I signed the petition. Isn't it Amazing what Humans do to their fellow Humans. It saddens Me, but such is Free Will and the Love, that some have for Power & Money. "Thanks" My Dear for "You being You" and I Love that Motorcycle visual. I have added it to My collection. "Happy Trails" Peace, Your Friend, Al