You Can Influence the New Administration & Congress…Come to DC, Feb. 1-2

You Can Influence the New Administration & Congress Come to Washington, DC, Feb. 1-2, 2009 Barack Obama's historic election as President of the United States has inspired a sense of hope and a call for change throughout the country. However, as we all know, change will not come on U.S. policy toward Palestine/Israel without the concerted efforts of citizens like you who value human rights, international law, and equality as the basis of our country's foreign policy. People like us need to make our voices heard. As Israel's siege of Gaza intensifies, stranding its residents without humanitarian relief or electricity, and as Israel continues to bulldoze Palestinians out of their homes in Jerusalem, we need to demand that our decision-makers stop supporting Israeli military occupation and human rights abuses against Palestinians. If you don't come to Washington to clamor for change, then we can expect more of the same. More acquiescence to the expansion of Israeli colonies. More justification of Israeli apartheid policies. More transfers of military hardware to Israel to injure and kill innocent Palestinian civilians. It's time to take our message of change to Capitol Hill. Join Interfaith Peace-Builders and the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation for a two-day Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Day, February 1-2. Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Day, February 1-2, 2009, Washington, DC REGISTER TODAY TO GAIN IMPORTANT SKILLS FOR YOUR ACTIVISM & MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE NEW CONGRESS! The United States has long been the most dominant international player in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As a result, U.S. 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. 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 U.S. movement for peace and justice in Palestine/Israel. There has never been a better chance to make a change. The recent 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 the first weeks of the new Congress and is a crucial time for citizens to have their voice heard in Washington. REGISTER HERE. THE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE OUR MOVEMENT NEEDS Workshops will provide essential skills on current topics for US-based activists. Building on the success of the US Campaign's Grassroots Training Institute program, experienced leaders and experts will lead sessions on the following topics: United States Policy and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Engaging Elected Officials for an End to Military Aid and a Just Foreign Policy Challenging Mainstream Discourse in Your Local Media Faith-Based Organizing: Raising Voices of Conscience in Faith Communities Coalition Building in Diverse Communities A Civil Society Response to Apartheid: Campaigning for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions REGISTER HERE. EXPERT PRESENTERS & WORKSHOP LEADERS Interfaith Peace-Builders and the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation work with a variety of experts and activists from civil society and academia. Workshop leaders are at the forefront of the movement for peace and justice in Palestine/Israel. For an updated list of presenters see http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=BkBUhfvTu%2BnGVdeNCskiRLh1HmvXeMpw REGISTER HERE. REGISTER TODAY & GET $100 FOR AN IFPB DELEGATION! Registration for the training and lobby day is a sliding scale donation of $25 - $100 LIMITED OFFER: Register by December 1 to receive a $100 credit for any upcoming Interfaith Peace-Builders delegation. Student and low-income reductions may also be available. More details, including a housing and ride board, coming soon at www.ifpbdel.org/grassroots REGISTER HERE.

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