Tour makes final stop in Windsor

Windsor, ON

February 13th, 2009

The Halt Genocide Tour made its last stop in phase one at Windsor, Ontario. At 11:00 am, our tour activists arrived at the University of Windsor. While at the university, we were greeted by members of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS), who had already arranged us space for leafleting.

While on campus, our activists got to work as soon as possible. Although, it was exam time for students, many came down to our booth to ask questions and learn about the Genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka. Canadian HART volunteers were able to talk to over 100 non-Tamils on campus about the humanitarian crisis and the unfolding Genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka.

Although many were studying last minute for exams, they were willing to take some time off to listen about a serious situation unfolding in Sri Lanka. Our tour participants invited many to attend the teach-in/info session at 2 pm on campus.

The CFS members were excited to see dozens of participants at the teach-in/info session. They claimed that this was the first time that many students attended an info session during exam and reading week times. Canadian HART was able to answer dozens of questions that participants of the info session had. It was great to see many students who wanted to get involved to stop the Genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka. In attendance at the info session were two professors. They appreciated Canadian HART's work and the unbiased nature of their perspectives. They also applauded Canadian HART for talking about humanitarian issues which at the moment are more important than political.

We had an excellent response in Windsor as well. This just shows that with time and dedication we can all make a huge difference in the world.

Although phase one has finished, more work needs to be done. We are awaiting the next phase of the Halt Genocide Tour. We hope that it would be as as successful as this one.