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Grassroots Advocacy Training

March 6 - 7, 2011
Cesar Chavez School for Public Policy · Washington, DC

 

Download Conference Packets and Resources:
For a schedule of events click here

• Congressional Packet
  Includes Congressional Asks and other information presented to congressional offices by participants in 2011 Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Day. Click here to watch Josh Ruebner and Abed Ayoub introduce the asks.

• Congressional Asks
  The following documents outline Congressional Asks presented to congressional offices on March 7:

  • Talking Points and Asks
  • Memo on FY2012 Budget Request
  • Dear Colleague Letter on Military Aid and the Peace Process
  • Letter to Secretary of State Requesting Investigation into Use of Tear Gas
  • Letter to IRS Requesting Investigation into 501(c)3 funding of Israeli settlements

• Congressional Meeting Feedback Form
  Fill out this form and send it to Interfaith Peace-Builders (1326 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001) to provide feedback on your congressional meetings.

• Participant Packet
  Includes all information for participants attending the 2011 Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Day, including schedules, conference information, Congressional Asks and other information presented to congressional offices.

• Pre-Training Packet (2011)
  Includes essential information, background readings, fact-sheets and resources. Print and read before arriving in DC to make the most of your experience!
  
  
• Event Flyer (2011)
  Original version of 2011 Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Day Flyer

 

 

 

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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, Christian Peacemaker Teams - Palestine, CODEPINK: Women for Peace, the Fellowship of Reconciliation, Friends of Sabeel - North America, Friends of Tent of Nations - North America, 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 National Peace Foundation, Students for Justice in Palestine (American University), and the Washington Peace Center

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Click here to watch video from the 2010 Grassroots Advocacy Training and Lobby Day