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Follow on Google News | Teenager Climbs Everest to Stop GenocideJohnny Strange is the youngest person to climb the famed 'Seven Summits" -- wants to raise awareness of genocide.
By: Genocide Intervention Network (202) 481-8220 17 YEAR OLD CLIMBS EVEREST TO STOP GENOCIDE Johnny Strange is the youngest person to climb the famed ‘Seven Summits’ Washington, DC – Earlier this month, Johnny Strange became the youngest person to climb the ‘Seven Summits’ (the highest peak on each continent). After an incredibly challenging climb to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, Johnny held up a sign that read ‘Stop Genocide’. Johnny’s feat is remarkable for a number of reasons, including his young age, and his conviction to shed light on the plight of those at risk of, or experiencing genocidal violence. Johnny has partnered with Genocide Intervention Network to raise awareness and funds and is currently featured in their “People Who Move the World” campaign. “I wanted to use my achievement to draw attention to the fact that genocide is something that is going on now it’s not something from the past,” Johnny said, “genocide can seem like an impossible issue to tackle, but so is Everest.” Johnny’s record breaking climb comes at a time when the international community have called for immediate action in response to increased vulnerability of massive portions of the population in Darfur. Since 2003, over 300,000 people in Darfur have been killed and almost 3 million displaced. “Johnny is a great example of what young, committed people can accomplish,” Johnny has recently appeared on The Tonight Show and the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. About Genocide Intervention Network The Genocide Intervention Network is working to build the first permanent anti-genocide constituency in the United States, mobilizing the political will to stop genocide when it occurs. Accessible online at www.GenocideIntervention.net, GI-NET empowers individuals with tools to stop genocide through education, civilian protection and advocacy efforts. End
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