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...United States must take decisive action against genocide in Darfur by appointing a special envoy and stepping up involvement in the region, said activist and award-winning actress Mia Farrow at an Institute of Politics event last night. Speaking to a small group of Harvard students and Darfur advocates, Farrow cited horrors she witnessed on her many trips to the region as evidence that citizens must urge politicians to lobby for new policies concerning the genocide. Though she is best known for her cinematic and television roles, Farrow has recently taken up the mantle of human rights activist, focusing particular...
...Farrow Actress, humanitarian and UNICEF goodwill ambassador...
...canceled two summer tour weeks to play for free. In the end, Healey had a suitably superstar lineup, snaring Ruben Blades, Jackson Browne, Miles Davis, Carlos Santana and Pete Townshend for spot appearances. Even Sean Penn and Madonna emceed in Los Angeles, and she promised to join Mia Farrow, Anjelica Huston and Meryl Streep at the New York-New Jersey tour finale in Giants Stadium. During the eleven-day journey, 114,000 concertgoers paid a hefty $36 each to simmer in what they hoped would be the best sounds of summer. Few were disappointed. Peter Gabriel gained legions...
...Farrow, a western celebrity who has publicized the Darfur crisis, is quoted widely by the international media denouncing China. Why must this genteel lady cause harm to do good? At a recent preaching stop in Hong Kong, Farrow again bashed the Chinese, but evaded questions on the U.S. role in humanitarian crises in the Middle East. It's hypocritical double standards like these that spark this "virulent" Chinese nationalism. Man-piu Lee, Hong Kong...
...Already, public figures have supported an Olympic boycott. Representative Dana Rohrabacher, a California Republican, has put forth a resolution in the House recommending a boycott. Recently, Steven Spielberg, angry over China’s lack of action on Darfur, resigned as artistic consultant to the Beijing Games. Mia Farrow has praised Spielberg’s action, and termed the games the “Genocide Olympics.” Reporters Without Borders supports a boycott because of China’s jailing of dissident journalists. These people have all recognized that participation in the Olympics is a tacit endorsement...