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Peace

Dear peace activists,

Reminder: This Saturday, January 26 is a Global Day of Action promoted
by the World Social Forum with over 700 events planned in 80 countries.
Italy is second only to Brazil for the number of initiatives planned.

Saturday afternoon in Rome, there will be two back-to-back protests against
war and the war machine (http://wsf2008.net/eng/node/4012):

*The first at 4pm near the Italian Ministry of Defense, Largo S. Susanna (on
the via XX Settembre side, see http://tinyurl.com/2ohcee)

*The second at 5:30pm at the U.S. Embassy, via Veneto, (just 3 blocks
away, see http://tinyurl.com/2vp9xg)

The demands of the protests include the complete withdrawal of Italian
troops from all war zones, opposition to the new U.S. military base in
Vicenza, a drastic reduction of military spending, annulment of contracts
with the U.S. military for the F-35 fighter jet and the Missile Defense
System.

We will be at both protests with our signs and flags. And bring your pots
and pans - the plan is to make some noise!

That morning, there will also be an important event "The Will to Resist, the
Courage to Refuse," featuring activists from Palestine and Israel as part of
the international campaign End the Seize on Gaza
(http://wsf2008.net/eng/node/3803). Speakers include Lama Hourani
(International Women Commission - Gaza), Basel Mansour (Popular
Committee Against the Wall - Bil´in), Noam Livne (Courage to refuse - Tel
Aviv). This will be held at 10am at the Carta offices, via scalo di San
Lorenzo, 67 (see map http://tinyurl.com/3c4jzr)

This is a unique opportunity to hear from Palestinian and Israeli activists so
we encourage you to attend!

For more information on events in other parts of Italy and the world, see the
World Social Forum web site where you can search for actions:
http://wsf2008.net/

Join us on Saturday the 26th to participate in this important, international
day of action.

For any questions, email (info@peaceandjustice.it) or call (333 11 03 510)

Anna, Gene, Maria, Maria Chiara and Stephanie
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U.S. Citizens for Peace & Justice - Rome
info@peaceandjustice.it
http://www.peaceandjustice.it

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