Pledge: On Camera - Calls to Action

Calls to Action 

Getting your friends, classmates, and family on the record in support of genocide prevention is simple. Here are a few sample scripts for videos, but feel free to get creative! 

“Senator ___________, my name is___________and I am a resident of [CITY STATE]. I urge you to make genocide prevention a real priority for the U.S. government by implementing the recommendations of the Genocide Prevention Task Force Report.”

“Senator___________, my name is___________ and I am a resident of [CITY STATE]. I’ve heard the United States say “never again” again and again when it comes to genocide. Now is the time to make “never again” a reality by implementing the recommendations of the Genocide Prevention Task Force Report.”

”Senator ___________, my name is _____________ and I am a resident of [CITY STATE}. The United States can take decisive action now to institutionalize the prevention of genocide. I urge you to support the implementation of the recommendations of the Genocide Prevention Task Force Report and enhance our capacity to respond to emerging threats of genocide and mass atrocities.

When collecting photos, you can ask people to hold up signs on paper, on a white board, or any other way you want. Here are some sample photo messages:

"Senator ___________, "Never Again" starts with you. Make genocide prevention law." "Senator ___________,genocide prevention saves lives. Make it law." "Senator ___________,take a stand against genocide. Help stop it before it starts."

Be sure to tag your videos and photos in the following way so they can be grouped later with other videos from your state to create a strong message of support from your community: GPTF, STAND, [Senator's last name], [STATE - i.e. KS], AND ONE OF THESE: Call to Action, Interview, Testimony

For tips on equipping yourself and uploading to YouTube and Flickr, as well as some great examples from other campaigns, check out the Witness Online Video Advocacy Guide.