UFPJ Announces U.S. Actions to Mark 3rd Anniversay or Iraq War
For readers who live in the U.S., I have posted this information from United for Peace and Justice about action events that will be taking place to mark the 3rd anniversary of the Iraq War.Canadians can find United for Peace Groups here.
Have you made plans yet to mark the third anniversary of the Iraq War?
From time to time, our movement gathers in mass mobilizations (as we will on April 29 in New York City). As dramatic and inspiring as those events are, the heart and soul of the peace movement is community-based, local work, which is why United for Peace and Justice has called for nationally coordinated local actions on the third anniversary of the Iraq War.
On the first anniversary of the Iraq war, events were held in at least 319 communities nationwide. Last year, for the second anniversary, that number more than doubled, with at least 765 communities throughout the United States hosting peace events. This year, the third anniversary of the Iraq War, is a crucial opportunity to deepen and broaden that grassroots work still further … and make this the last anniversary of this war that never should have happened.
It's not too late to organize something -- or to expand your existing plans. Below is a list of ideas for activities you can undertake locally to mark the third anniversary of the war from March 15-22.
Many activities are already being planned, from the Veterans and Survivors March for Peace and Justice From Mobile to New Orleans to Philadelphia's "Mourning to Resistance" vigil and peace ceremony to the Peaceful Priorities human chain protest in Boise, Idaho. Visit UFPJ's third anniversary calendar to find out what's in the works for your city or town -- and be sure to post any event you know about, however large or small, so we can have a full tally of the remarkable work being done nationwide, and to get the word out about your activities to potential participants and to the media.
If you're not already part of a local anti-war group, now's a great time to join one -- check out our online directory of peace and justice organizations. There are also many ways you can take action as an individual.
We'll be posting additional suggestions for action and organizing resources on our website in the days to come, so be sure to check www.unitedforpeace.org for more ideas.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND WAYS TO TAKE ACTION ON THE 3RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR
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