Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Day

Submitted by hazaly on Wed, 01/27/2010 - 8:08pm
Date: 
Sunday, March 7, 2010 - 8:30am - Monday, March 8, 2010 - 8:00pm
Location : 
DC

Co-Sponsored by the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation


Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Day
March 7-8, 2010 · Washington, DC

GAIN IMPORTANT SKILLS FOR YOUR ACTIVISM & MAKE AN IMPACT IN CONGRESS!

The popular program is back for the second year! In February 2009, nearly 200 people came from across the country to join Interfaith Peace-Builders and the US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation for the first Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Day. In 2010, we will again be gathering in Washington DC.

REGISTER NOW AT: www.ifpb.org/education/grassroots/register.html

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: www.ifpb.org/education/grassroots

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
* Coalition Building with Mulsim Communities;
* and other subjects essential to seasoned activists and beginners alike

Workshop leaders are at the forefront of the movement for peace and justice in Palestine/Israel. A list of presenters will be available soon.

FOR A PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE SEE 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.

This event is endorsed by CODEPINK: Women for Peace, the Fellowship of Reconciliation, the Islamic Circle of North America, the Middle East Research and Information Project, the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation, Progressive Democrats of America, and more.

REGISTER NOW AT: www.ifpb.org/education/grassroots/register.html