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	Email this page Current News in Context April 28, 2006 Beyond Dictators and Occupation: A Way Forward in Iraq Beyond Dictators and Occupation: A Way Forward in Iraq Samir Adil, President of the Iraq Freedom Congress Speaking Tour: 1 - 16 May 2006 Tour Sites: Philadelphia \| Providence \| Vermont \| Detroit \| Northampton \| Boston \| Washington DC \| Nashville \| Atlanta \| This is a remarkable opportunity to learn more about creative and principled organizing in Iraq to heal the wounds of war and create a better future. If you are interested in interviewing Samir for radio, print or television, please contact me directly to work out logistics. Please send this message to friends \| family \| lists \| Locations and Contact Information Below ***************** Sample Announcement *************** Beyond Dictators and Occupation: A Way Forward in Iraq Samir Adil, President of Iraq Freedom Congress "Through nonviolent demonstrations, sit-ins, gatherings, and media we struggle to end the occupation, forming a non-ethnic and non-religious government where people are recognized as human beings." ~ Samir Adil, March 14, 2006 * Come hear Samir Adil, cofounder and general secretary of the Iraqi Freedom Congress. The event is free and open to the public. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from an Iraqi talking about efforts to build nonviolent opposition to the U.S. occupation and sectarian violence. The Iraqi Freedom Congress is dedicated to building harmony among all Iraqis, regardless of religious or ethnic identity and promotes democracy and secularism through a people's movement -- based in the student, labor and human rights communities. Its members are also creating a television station that focuses on peace issues. The Freedom Congress promotes a "third way" forward for Iraq, through nonviolent techniques. It offers positive opportunities for Americans to contribute to peace and unity in that country. They are involved in the Federation of Workers Councils and Unions in Iraq, the Organization of Women's Freedom in Iraq and the Union of the Unemployed in Iraq. They produce a newsletter called Iraq Weekly. Samir Adil will begin a speaking tour of the Eastern Seaboard with this evening in Philadelphia. In mid-May, he will join other Iraqis for the unveiling of a new Iraq memorial at the Eyes Wide Open exhibit on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. over mothers day weekend. The event will is called Silence of the Dead \| Voices of the Living: A Witness to End the War in Iraq. The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. ******* Full Schedule ******* Wednesday 3 May: Providence Contact: Noah Merrill Beyond Dictators and Occupation: A Way Forward in Iraq Public Event: 7:00 PM South Yarmouth Quaker Meetinghouse 58 N Main St., South Yarmouth, MA 02664 Thursday 4 May: Vermont Contact: Joseph Gainza Public Event: 7:00 PM Socialist Labor Hall 46 Granite Street in Barre, VT Friday 5 May: Vermont Contact: Joseph Gainza Public Event: 6:30 PM Castleton State College Herrick Auditorium Stafford Academic Center Saturday 6 May: Detroit Labor Notes Conference Sunday 7 May: Detroit Labor Notes Conference Monday 8 May: Western Massachusetts Contact: Jo Commerford Public Event: 4 PM UMass Campus Center Room 174-176 Public Event: 7:30 PM First Churches Northampton 129 Main Street, Northampton Tuesday 9 May: Boston Contact: Joseph Gerson Public Event: 7:00 PM Paulist Center - Flyer 5 Park Street Boston, MA 02108 Co-Sponsor: United For Justice& Peace Thursday 11 May: Washington DC Contact: Peter Lems Public Event: Silence of the Dead \| Voices of the Living Friday 12 May: Washington DC Contact: Peter Lems Public Event: Silence of the Dead \| Voices of the Living Silent March: A Witness to End the War in Iraq Public Event: 7:00 PM Iraqis Speak: Voices for Peace in Iraq - Details Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ 5301 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, D.C. 20011 Co-Sponsors: Black Voices for Peace, September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, Saturday 13 May: Washington DC Contact: Peter Lems Public Event: Silence of the Dead \| Voices of the Living Sunday 14 May: Washington DC Contact: Peter Lems Public Event: Silence of the Dead \| Voices of the Living Monday 15 May: Nashville Contact: Samir Moukaddam Beyond Dictators and Occupation: A Way Forward in Iraq Public Event: 6:30 PM Nashville Peace and Justice Center, 1016 18th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212 (view map) For more info: (615) 321-9066, jen@nashvillepeacejustice.org, www.nashvillepeacejustice.org Co-Sponsor: Nashville Peace and Justice Center. Tuesday 16 May: Atlanta Contact: Samir Moukaddam Beyond Dictators and Occupation: A Way Forward in Iraq Public Event: 7:30 PM Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta (UUCA) 1911 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, GA 30329 For more info: (see regional contact) Co-Sponsor: UUCA Peace Network Wednesday 17 May: Philadelphia** Contact: Peter Lems Beyond Dictators and Occupation: A Way Forward in Iraq Public Event 7:OO PM Friends Center 1501 Cherry Street Philadelphia Comments: If the U.S. left Iraq essentially immediately, what would happen? Would providing funds ($100B?)for reconstruction by the U.S., administered by the U.N., make a significant difference? What impacts would a major attack by the U.S. against the nuclear installations of Iran have on Iraq and/or the Middle East in general? # posted by Ted Kircher : 5:37 PM Post a Comment ^ Top of page		Search site Email Updates Sign Up to Have Posts Emailed to You Recent Posts THINKING STRATEGICALLY: Challenges Facing the Anti... 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