Informative Speech
Zongyu Chai
October 26, 2013
Darfur Genocide
Specific Purpose: I want to inform my audience on the genocide that occurred in Darfur that started in 2003 and the impact it has made on the United Nations policy of international aid.
Introduction
I. In high school I was given the opportunity to volunteer as a tour guide at the National Holocaust Museum.
a. Part of a new exhibit that was opened at my time there was a “Never Again” exhibit that shines lights on current genocides.
b. What is Genocide? Genocide is a term to describe the mass killings of one specific group of people based on religious or political backgrounds. (“What is genocide”)
c. After the horrors of the Holocaust were known, the world said “never again” will such tragedies happen.
d. Unfortunately never again was an empty promise. The incident of Rwanda happened and the world took actions and again said never will this repeat.
II. Then the incident in Darfur. There were many deceptions of what was truly happening in Darfur, which lead to minimum aid from power holding countries. (The Human rights council)
III. The genocide lead to many people to write letters to congress, asking them to help with the war and helping in prevention of a genocide
Central Idea: Understanding the truth behind the Darfur Genocide will help us understand the importance of international aid for second and third world countries. Knowing all the facts will make people more aware of the news and the importance of helping those in need.
Body- History of Darfur
I. Beginning of the Conflict 2003
a. Started in February of 2003 when the Darfur rebels attack the Sudanese military.
b. Escalated in December, when the Janjaweed carried out orders to attack the black African villages (Steidle 21)
b.i. They would murder, rape and then burn entire villages to the ground
II. Escalated Darfur Conflict 2004-2005
a. There is a lack of adequate food, water, and healthcare services that will be available for the refugees
b.
October 26, 2013
Darfur Genocide
Specific Purpose: I want to inform my audience on the genocide that occurred in Darfur that started in 2003 and the impact it has made on the United Nations policy of international aid.
Introduction
I. In high school I was given the opportunity to volunteer as a tour guide at the National Holocaust Museum.
a. Part of a new exhibit that was opened at my time there was a “Never Again” exhibit that shines lights on current genocides.
b. What is Genocide? Genocide is a term to describe the mass killings of one specific group of people based on religious or political backgrounds. (“What is genocide”)
c. After the horrors of the Holocaust were known, the world said “never again” will such tragedies happen.
d. Unfortunately never again was an empty promise. The incident of Rwanda happened and the world took actions and again said never will this repeat.
II. Then the incident in Darfur. There were many deceptions of what was truly happening in Darfur, which lead to minimum aid from power holding countries. (The Human rights council)
III. The genocide lead to many people to write letters to congress, asking them to help with the war and helping in prevention of a genocide
Central Idea: Understanding the truth behind the Darfur Genocide will help us understand the importance of international aid for second and third world countries. Knowing all the facts will make people more aware of the news and the importance of helping those in need.
Body- History of Darfur
I. Beginning of the Conflict 2003
a. Started in February of 2003 when the Darfur rebels attack the Sudanese military.
b. Escalated in December, when the Janjaweed carried out orders to attack the black African villages (Steidle 21)
b.i. They would murder, rape and then burn entire villages to the ground
II. Escalated Darfur Conflict 2004-2005
a. There is a lack of adequate food, water, and healthcare services that will be available for the refugees
b.
Cited: Steidle, Brian, and Gretchen Steidle. Wallace. The Devil Came on Horseback: Bearing Witness to the Genocide in Darfur. New York: Public Affairs, 2007. Print. Totten, Samuel, and Eric Markusen. Genocide in Darfur: Investigating the Atrocities in the Sudan. New York: Routledge, 2006. Print. "United Human Rights Council." United Human Rights Council. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Oct. 2013. "What Is Genocide?" — United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Oct. 2013.