I see courage everywhere I go in Africa. John Prendergast africacourage Change image and share on social
I've had a number of near misses during my travels that in retrospect seem of greater concern than they did at the time. I guess that is what happens with age. John Prendergast ageconcerngreat Change image and share on social
The biggest road block to action on genocide and other human rights crimes is ignorance. Most people just don't know that such things are happening, and often, if they have a vague idea they are happening, there is a feeling that there is nothing that can be done to stop these crimes. John Prendergast actionbigblock share on social
'Unlikely Brothers' talks about the importance of citizen action and shows why and how we can make a difference. John Prendergast actionbrothercitizen Change image and share on social
There is a long and successful tradition of popular movements in the U.S. and elsewhere having an impact on crises in forgotten places. John Prendergast crisisforgetimpact Change image and share on social
I spent a lot of time with President Mandela supporting his efforts in the peace process in Burundi. The thing that impressed me the most was his humility. John Prendergast burundiefforthumility Change image and share on social
Americans' perceptions of Africa remain rooted in troubling stereotypes of helplessness and perpetual crisis. John Prendergast africaamericancrisis Change image and share on social
Slavery, racism, sexism, and other forms of bigotry, subordination, and human rights abuse transform and adapt with the times. John Prendergast abuseadaptbigotry Change image and share on social
All South Sudanese deserve consistent and unimpeded humanitarian assistance, regardless of if they live in areas held by rebel or government forces. John Prendergast areaassistanceconsistent Change image and share on social
Through my years of working on war and peace in Africa, I have learned that there are solutions to some of the greatest human rights challenges, and we all can be a part of those solutions. John Prendergast africachallengegreat Change image and share on social