March for Gaza
Thursday, January 15; 11AM - 1PM
March for Gaza from the Bridge to the Button with Penn for Palestine.
We will be leaving from the bottom of the bridge (in front of ABP) and
marching to the Button in front of the library and back for two hours
to raise awareness about what has specifically been going on in Gaza
since the 27th of December. Though this will be a silent march, we will
be holding signs that reveal facts about the blockade and genocide.
Join us and bring friends! The more we are, the more powerful the
silent march will be.
We are protesting the genocide and mass slaughter of innocent Gaza
residents that have amounted to over 820 deaths (more than 250
children, and 100 women), and over 3350 injured since December 27,
2008. This will be a SILENT protest aimed at informing the Penn
community about this attack on civilians in Gaza, illegal under
international law. The people of Gaza are trapped, with borders around
them closed, and no food, electricity, medicine, doctors, or any of the
basic needs allowed through. While imprisoned in this situation they
are attacked through constant air strike, ground and sea attacks. We
will also be collecting signatures to US government officials to take
action and speak out against this humanitarian crisis! We march to
raise awareness of this very heart-breaking issue.
* If you would like to be added to Penn for Palestine's listserv, email
upenn.sjp@gmail.com
* Join the group Penn for Gaza and keep updated on Gaza related events
on Penn's campus:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=43579598873
* Kuffiyas for Gaza at the Spring
Activities Fair
Sunday, January 18; 12PM - 4PM
Locate the Penn Arab Student Society table at the Spring Activities
Fair in Houston Hall and purchase a Kuffiya for a suggested price of
$15. All proceeds will be donated to Gaza (more details coming soon).
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Sainatee