The document summarizes several topics discussed at a meeting of a high school Human Rights Club. It discusses the results of Sudan's referendum to separate into two countries, with nearly 99% voting for separation. It also announces an upcoming club talent show and invites members to bring food. Additionally, it discusses potential ideas for future club movie nights and volunteer activities. Finally, it briefly summarizes recent unrest in Middle Eastern countries like Egypt.

1. HUMAN
RIGHTS
CLUB
Sudan Referendum Results
Multi – Club Fundraiser! THIS
SATURDAY
Middle East Unrest
Another after school HRC movie/party?

2. Sudan Referendum Results
• From 1/9 – 1/15 nearly 99% of the
voters were in favor of the
referendum!
• Vote was peaceful, but tension is
high on the oil-rich border region.
• “Now I am a first class citizen in my
own country," housewife Abiong
Nyok told the BBC.
• Presdident Omar al-Bashir says he
accepts the outcome of the vote
– Committed to good relations
• South Sudan’s leader Salva Kiir
– Co-operation with Khartoum

3. Sudan Referendum what’s head
• South sees itself as different
– In culture, religion, and ethnic terms
– Suffered years of discrimination
• Abyei
– Citizenship
– Legal matters
– Resources
• Southern Sudan is one of the least-developed regions on
earh
• Formal declarations of independence will
be July 9, 2011!!!!!!! (six years after peace deal)
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12379431

4. Our Club, Our Show Talent Expo
• Please bring Food!
• Food sheet being passed around
Bring friends :D

5. After school Movie
• Do one this month or for sure next month?
• Refugee Activity (from CPS event!!)
• We could watch
– Beyond the Gates
– Cry Freedom
– Other human right movies….
• Speaker
• No desks school day
• Go volunteer somewhere
– World refugee center in Aurora…
– Feed my starving children
• Coming up in May is the Walk-a-Thon!! (May 29)
• Concert in April!

6. T-Shirts

8. Unrest in the Middle East
• TIMELINE OF KEY DEVELOPMENTS
• Tuesday, 1/25: Protests Begin, 'Day Of Rage'
Wednesday, 1/26: Second Day Of Protests
Thursday, 1/27: Egypt Shuts Down The Internet
Friday, 1/28: Mubarak Speaks, Says He'll Form A New Government
Saturday, 1/29: Anonymous Internet Users Help Egypt Communicate
Sunday, 1/30: Al Jazeera In Cairo Shut Down
Sunday, 1/30: Hillary Clinton: Egypt Must Transition To Democracy
Monday, 1/31: Egypt's New Government Is Announced, Sworn In
Tuesday, 2/1: More Than A Million March
Tuesday, 2/1: President Mubarak Says He Won't Run For Re-Election
Wednesday, 2/2: Internet Service Returns In Egypt
Thursday, 2/3: Foreign Journalists Rounded Up
Friday, 2/4: "Day of Departure" Protests Held Across Egypt
Saturday, 2/5: Members Of Ruling Party Leadership Resign
Sunday, 2/6: Government Agrees On Concessions
Monday, 2/7: Google Executive Released In Egypt
Tuesday, 2/8: Freed Activist Energizes Protests
Wednesday, 2/9: Widespread Labor Strikes Throughout Egypt
Thursday, 2/10: Despite Rumors, Mubarak Refuses To Step Down
• http://mail.aol.com/33222-111/aim-6/en-us/suite.aspx