GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY TRAINING & LOBBY DAY
March 7-8, 2010 · American University · Washington, DC
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GAIN IMPORTANT SKILLS FOR YOUR ACTIVISM
& MAKE AN IMPACT IN CONGRESS!
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Join Interfaith Peace-Builders, the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation and the leading organizations in the peace and justice movement in Washington DC on March 7-8, 2010 for your chance to impact US policy in Israel/Palestine.
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There is no better time than now to act and no time to lose.
Be the change you want to see!
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Register today at www.ifpb.org/education/grassroots

THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE OUR MOVEMENT NEEDS:
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Workshops will provide essential skills on current topics for U.S.-based activists.  Experienced trainers and experts will lead sessions on the following topics:
United States Policy and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Beginning and Advanced Skills for Congressional Engagement and Citizen Lobbying
 Campaigning for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions
Broadening the Discourse in Your Local Media
Speaking Effectively to Engage and Educate your Community about Palestine
Coalition Building with Muslim Communities
and other subjects essential to seasoned activists and beginners alike
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Join Anna Baltzer, Noura Erakat, Sam Husseini, Ra’ed Jarrar, Gael Murphy, Josh Ruebner, Rebecca Vilkomerson and more presenters and workshop leaders at the forefront of the movement for peace and justice in Palestine/Israel.


For a full schedule visit www.ifpb.org/education/grassroots/2010/schedule.html


WHY ACT NOW?

The United States has long been the most dominant international player in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As a result, US citizens bear a deep responsibility to address our government’s role and support Palestinian and Israeli peace efforts. This Grassroots Advocacy Training will provide both seasoned organizers and new activists with the skills and experience needed to make a real impact.

There has never been a better chance to make a change. Last year's election has provided a new opportunity. Participants will gain access to new resources on United States aid to Israel and attend workshops led by experts in the field. The lobby day corresponds with an important time in the congressional calendar when budget appropriations (including military aid to Israel) are being debated and decided.

Join Interfaith Peace-Builders and the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation for a unique opportunity to make real change. Your participation will enrich your understanding of the conflict and help build a strong grassroots US movement for peace and justice in Palestine/Israel.

Register today at www.ifpb.org/education/grassroots

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This event is sponsored by:
Interfaith Peace-Builders and the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation

Endorsed by:
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee DC Chapter (ADC) The American Friends Service Committee - Chicago, CODEPINK: Women for Peace, the Fellowship of Reconciliation, Holy Land Trust, the Islamic Circle of North America, ICNA Council for Social Justice, the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions - USA, Jewish Voice for Peace, the Middle East Research and Information Project, the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation, Progressive Democrats of America, the Washington Peace Center, and more!


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Palestine and Black America:
Abolishing Apartheid, Striving for Justice and Equality

Tuesday, March 2nd 2010  6:00-8:00 pm
Washington, DC

An event to help build the BDS movement, featuring Omar Barghouti,
a founding member of the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI).

Location: Busboys & Poets
2021 14th St. NW
Washington, DC

Contact: organizer@endtheoccupation.org