Convener: Ceil Lavan, OP (Blauvelt)
CALL TO ACTION
In September, Palestinians are expected to request the United Nations to admit the State of Palestine, whose territory would comprise the West Bank, including East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, as a full member of the United Nations. While the Palestinian people have the right to seek recognition at the UN, there are already members of Congress trying to block this request, and our President may well veto it.
Please pray and take action to have this appeal for Palestinian UN recognition respected and supported by the leaders of our country. Contact President Obama and your congressional representative and senators to urge them to support the Palestinian request for UN membership.
As an expression of our desire that the United States follow international law and human rights, the U.S. Dominican Palestine Coordinating Committee supports the statement of the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation:
“The U.S. Campaign supports the right to self-determination, freedom, justice, and equality for the Palestinian people. For Palestinians, this means freedom from occupation, justice for Palestinian refugees, and equality for Palestinian citizens of Israel. The U.S. Campaign works for a just and lasting Israeli-Palestinian peace based on human rights and international law by seeking to align U.S. policy with these principles.”
INFORMATION: The following “frequently asked questions” provide information to help us think through the ramifications of this important diplomatic initiative.
US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation: Frequently Asked Questions
UN Briefing Aug. 10, 2011: “Examining the request for statehood for Palestine,” by Sister Margaret Mayce, OP, NGO in Special Consultative Status at the United Nations
ACTION: Ask your leaders to support the Palestinian request for UN Recognition.
Thank you,
U.S. Dominican Palestine Coordinating Committee
Pat Chaffee
Chuck Dahm
Dusty Farnan
Stella Goodpasture
Ceil Lavan
Chris Matthias
Bernie Wombacher
Teresa Auad
Awareness
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Involvement |
Leadership |
ADVENT: use the Thursdays of Advent to focus attention and prayer on the people of Palestine. We will join our effort with the Sabeel
Wave of Prayer. |
Sabeel Wave of Prayer.
Use this prayer each day |
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Support the Goldstone Report
The continued attacks on the Goldstone Report prevent accountability
for the civilian victims before, during and after the attack on Gaza --
both Palestinians and Israelis -- and shred the rule of law.
Please tell the Israeli government, the media, US Congress and
Richard Goldstone that you support the Goldstone Report.
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SIGN THE STATEMENT:
I support the Goldstone Report.
The Bill Moyers' Richard Goldstone interview and other important
information is at this link. I support the Goldstone Report.
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All Justice Promoters
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Tell your Member of Congress to Oppose H.Res 876
H.Res 867 was recently introduced in the House of Representatives. This
resolution calls on the U.S. to ignore the Goldstone Report which details
violations of international law by both sides during the recent assault on Gaza.
I urge you to write your representative asking them to oppose this resolution
and call for the Israelis and Palestinians to launch credible, independent
investigations of these violations.
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Email your representtive using this link
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ALL JUSTICE PROMOTERS |
On November 4th, 2008 the Israeli military broke a four-month cease-fire
with Hamas. Low-low intensity warfare and an ongoing crippling siege then continued until Israel's Dec. 27-Jan 18 assault on the Gaza Strip.
Today, the situation in Gaza has deteriorated even further, with 1.5 million civilians continuing to live amidst rubble, dependent on
inadequate UN food deliveries, lacking even hearing aids and school |
End the Occupation also provides the helpful guidelines for letter/op ed writing,
including samples of letters/op eds written by others. Please use thisinformation to craft your own letter/op ed for your local paper.
Letters to the Editor
Click here for help writing and submitting letter to the editor. We have tips on
drafting your letter, contact information for media outlets, and examples to
inspire you.
Op Eds
Click here to view guidelines for writing a successful op-ed and read good
examples of published op-eds.
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ALL JUSTICE PROMOTERS |
Palestine Coordinating Committee
Teresa Auad, OP
Dusty Farnan,OP
Stella Goodpasture, OP
Ceil Lavan, OP
Chris Matthias
Bernie Wombacher, OP |
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