Occupation End Notes | May 21, 2003
Volume 1 Number 13
1. EVENTS:
2. UPDATES: UFPJ June 5th Call to Action, MPAC Commemorates Corrie in LA, Ibdaa US Tour-Summer ‘03
3. RESOURCES: More on the Road Map
4. US CAMPAIGN CONFERENCE 19 – 22 JULY
1. EVENTS
MAY
MAY 24-LOS ANGELES
International Solidarity Movement Training - Internationals Needed in
.For more information contact: The Los Angeles-Palestine Solidarity Committee: "Supporting and training
323-341-6716 or 626-791-1978 x131
MAY 24-CHICAGO
A Cultural Night with Music and Poetry featuring "Cross Roads"--A Photo exhibition by: Alexy Lanza.Photos were taken in
JUNE
JUNE 1-
Cindy Levitt, a co-founder of the Jewish organization Not-In-My-Name (NIMN) will speak at Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church,
JUNE 1-
Palestinian Christians: Their Lives and Concerns, presented by Del Leppke.
JUNE 1-WASHINGTON DC
The 2nd Annual Conference for the Tikkun Community is June 1-4 in
JUNE 2-
"What Future for Peace? What Future for Palestinian Christians?" by Reverand Mitri Raheb, theologian and author of "I Am A Palestinian Christian" and Pastor of the
JUNE 5-
Music and Rhymes of the Global Intifada.Folk singer David Rovics and Palestinian hip-hop artist The Iron Sheik will perform a benefit concert for the ISM and New York City-based
JUNE 5–
A lecture and discussion with Ali Abunimah on MEDIA, WAR, AND OCCUPATION.Ali Abunimah is the co-founder of the Electronic Intifada and Electronic Iraq, and vice-president of the Arab-American Action Network.
JUNE 5-
Northwest Suburban SUSTAIN (Stop U.S. Tax-Funded Aid To Israel Now!) calls for
JUNE 6-LOS ANGELES
Documentary - "Palestine is Still the Issue" by film-maker John Pilger, Loyola Law School, Merrifield Hall, 1441 West Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles (between S. Alvarado St & the 110 Freeway), 7 to 10 pm.The entrance to the on-site parking facility is on
JUNE 12-
Palestinian American Hip Hop Artists The Iron Sheik and Excentrik will perform with local artists.The Shadow Lounge,
JUNE 12-
20th ADC National Convention-"Arab Americans: Toward a National Agenda."
JUNE 13-
Documentary-"
JUNE 20-
First annual Al-Awda, the Palestine Right to Return Coalition Convention, June 20-22.
* Affirm Palestinian refugees' Right to Return to their homes and lands. * Resist plans to normalize occupation and legalize ethnic cleansing. * Resist Israeli Apartheid and Racism *Organize!Confirmed speakers include Dr. Salman Abu Sitta, Dr. Adel Samara, Jaber Suleiman, Dr. Ghada Talhami, Dr. Naseer Aruri, Rabab Abdel Hadi, Hanan El- Masu, Dr. Ibrahim Makkawi and other representatives from Palestinian refugee camps in
http://www.al-awda.org/index.php?page=Al-Awda%20INTERNATIONAL%20CONVENTION
Al-Awda, Palestine Right to Return Coalition, P.O. Box 1172, Orange, CT 06477, E-mail: info@al-awda.org
WWW: http://al-awda.org, Fax: 1-802-609-9284
JUNE 22-
Announcing Not In My Name's 2nd annual Benefit Fundraiser WAGING PEACE IN HOPELESS TIMES
Reza's Restaurant on
For Anti-War events, please see http://www.unitedforpeace.org/
2. UPDATES
UNITED FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, JUNE 5TH CALL TO ACTION
The major
The Campaign fully backs and endorses the UFPJ Call to Action on June 5th and urges you all – individuals and organizations – to spread the word as widely as possible.We must show US policymakers that hundreds of thousands of Americans, whatever their religious or ethnic background, support the cause of peace and justice in
Key messages for this Day of Action are:
* International Protection for the Palestinian people
* Protection & Accountability for Human Rights Workers
* Moratorium on the Wall
* End the Occupation
The actions proposed here in the
* Demonstrations and vigils
* Teach-ins & educational programs
* Nonviolent occupations of Israeli embassy/consulates and offices of corporations that profit from the occupation.
For the full text of the UFPJ Call to Action visit http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=1676.Please add the name of your organization and send information re planned events to the contact emails given at the end of the UFPJ Call to Action – and copy the Campaign at events@endtheoccupation.org so we can help get the word out!
LOS ANGELES, CA
On
Featured speakers included Adam Shapiro, an International Solidarity Movement Activist, who shared with the audience his experiences protecting Palestinian civilians in the
MPAC Courage Awarded:"In memory of Rachel Corrie, whose bravery will forever live in our hearts as a shining example of humanitarianism and love for mankind. We pledge to honor Rachel by continuing to strive for justice, as Rachel did for the world to see. May God bless her."The Palestinian American Women’s Association, PAWA presented Mrs. Cindy Corrie with a hand-embroidered jacket made by Palestinian women, and the Palestinian American Congress, PAC presented the Corries with a plaque honoring their daughter.
The approximately 700 people in attendance represented various multicultural and religious communities from the
IBDAA DANCE PERFORMANCE TOUR
A Palestinian folkloric dance performance by the youth of Dheisheh refugee camp,
IBDAA is a Palestinian youth dance troupe from Dheisheh refugee camp, near the city of
Since its founding in 1994, Ibdaa has performed in over ten European and Middle Eastern countries.This tour will be Ibdaa's second visit to the
T O U RS C H E D U L E
For more information on the performance, to sign up as a volunteer, and to set up media interviews, please contact each city's organizer or MECA. Tour Headquarters:
www.mecaforpeace.org
*July 2 – 12,
*July 13 – 15, PORTLAND, Americans United for Palestinian Human Rights, Peter Miller, 503-358-7475, peteskiToo@aol.com
*July 16 – 19,
206-229-3854, maha@u.washington.edu
*July 20 – 22,
303-733-4671, malbow@du.edu
*July 23 – 26, Location TBA
*July 27 – 29,
*July 30 – 31,
Ziad Abu Rish 215-241-7062 and Kymberlie Charles 215-241-7874, sustainphilly@yahoo.com
*August 1 – 2, NEW JERSEY, New Jersey Solidarity Network, Charlotte Kates, 973-297-0161, info@njsolidarity.org
*August 3 – 6, NEW YORK, Ibdaa New York Group, 718-369-6902, ibdaa_ny@yahoo.com
Ibdaa, which means 'to create something out of nothing', is a grassroots initiative of Dheisheh Refugee Camp.Founded in 1995, Ibdaa serves over 1500 children and young people annually through various programs, while providing job opportunities to over 60 families in the camp.Ibdaa's mission is to provide an environment for the camp's children and young people to develop their ability, creativity and leadership skills through social, cultural and educational activities that are not readily available in the camp.Ibdaa strives to empower the children and instill in them confidence and strength to face their difficult future, while educating theinternational community on the Palestinian refugee issue.Ibdaa's program includes a nursery, kindergarten, children's library, computer and Internet centers, restaurant, multipurpose hall, sports programs, community mural, women's cooperative, music courses, guesthouse, income generation projects, and scholarships.
US CAMPAIGN ADVOCACY NETWORK
We now have 51 Congressional District Coordinators (CDC) in 25 states covering 72 Congressional Districts. For information about the CDC network and how to get involved, email congress@endtheoccupation.org
3. RESOURCES
“MAPPING THE ROADMAP” BY PHYLLIS BENNIS is now available on the US Campaign website.Bennis analyzes the document put forth by the US-led “Quartet.”She outlines, in accessible language, the intentions of the Roadmap, where it falls short of a just resolution to the Israeli Palestinian conflict and where it has made some progress since the Oslo Accords of 1993.You can view “Mapping the Roadmap” at www.endtheoccupation.org.
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A ROAD MAP TO THE
4. CAMPAIGN CONFERENCE
JULY 19-22 -
The Campaign conference will be in two parts. The first part - Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20 - will be the organizers' conference, and participants will have an opportunity to exchange experience, network and strategize for more effective actions and collaboration. The second part, which will consist of a congressional training day on Monday July 21 and a congressional outreach (lobbying) day on Tuesday July 22.Each member organization of the US Campaign is invited to send one or two representatives. If you do not belong to an organized group, but are part of a network of local activists, you could also consider sending someone from your group to the conference.
The
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