GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY TRAINING & 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 take place on the campus of American University in Washington, DC and 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.

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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
• Broadening the Discourse: Making Change 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
• Online Organizing 101: Applying Online Technologies for Justice in the Middle East
• Building Political Change: Advanced Methods for Engaging Elected Officials

For a preliminary schedule click here

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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.

Confirmed speakers include Phyllis Bennis, Mark Braverman, Michael Brown, Noura Erakat, Katherine Fuchs, Susanne Hoder, Adam Horowitz, Darryl Jordan, Charles Lenchner, Lora Lumpe, Omar Masri, Josh Ruebner, Chris Toensing, Koyuki Yip and more.
For an updated list of presenters click here.

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Registration for the training and lobby day is a
sliding scale donation of $25 - $100

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Registrations will be accepted up until Friday, January 23

For lodging and travel information click here.