As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign, Stars for Darfur is hosted on the last day of the campaign. Falling on the International Human Rights Day, Stars for Darfur focuses on the engagement of our community, friends of Darfur, and features prominent individuals to commemorate the victims of genocide.

Since 2012, DWAG has put on an event with a silent auction, concert, and positive atmosphere to support the genocide victims, women empowerment, and raise funds to advance DWAG’s efforts. In the past, the event has taken place at Club Elevate; however, with the surge of COVID-19 and in accordance with CDC guidelines, the event was virtual this year. The Stars for Darfur campaign includes contacting influential individuals or celebrities that have a mass following and are outspoken when it comes to social justice, anti-genocide advocacy, women empowerment, and violence against women.

It is important that we continue making connections and engaging individuals beyond our established network to build a local, national, and global awareness of the situation in Darfur and the negligence of the Sudanese government to protect its own citizens from continued violence.

Concert: The concert will feature a group of returning musicians that stand in solidarity with refugees and victims from Darfur such as Italian singer Tony Espasito, Mark Kostabi, and Paul Kostabi. The concert will provide entertainment to those who attend the virtual event and bring
people around the world together in support of Darfur women and victims. Please note that tickets to attend will be set at $10 in advance and $15 the day of the event.

Silent Auction: Following the concert, there will be an art auction featuring Mark Kostabi’s and other artist’s work that has been donated to DWAG. Paintings and handmade crafts made by Sudanese women in Darfur camps will be up for bidding on the selected auction platform 1 . The artists and craftswomen have contributed their work to support DWAG’s efforts to advance human rights, women’s rights, and justice in Darfur as well as investing positively back into their respective communities around the world.