Do you share the goals and principles of the National Campaign to End U.S. Support for the Israeli Occupation (see reverse)?

Do they reflect the goals of your work for peace with justice in the Middle East?

Then join us at an organizers conference of the National Campaign to share what we have learned and coordinate our efforts, so that together we can achieve the greatest effect on public opinion — and on Washington.

Coming Together – A keynote speaker will introduce the conference and the campaign, discussing why the U.S. government supports the Occupation and why we have chosen to oppose it.

Educating Ourselves: How it Happens – Panel discussion on how the U.S. role in perpetuating the Occupation and the nuts and bolts of how U.S. policy works, from military aid to diplomatic cover at the UN.

What’s Wrong with the Occupation? – Occupation is a concept most Americans don’t understand, even those who have an understanding of the constant dehumanization of life in occupied Palestine. What is the political/legal context of occupation? How can we make it real for different audiences?

What Have We Been Doing? – Representatives of different activist organizations will share how they have been organizing to address the Israel/Palestine crisis. Breakout groups will explore different strategies (legislative advocacy, direct action, public education) so that we can learn from each other’s experiences.

Talking (and Listening) to Americans – Reaching out to new constituencies requires that we understand the preconceptions and fears Americans bring to this issue. How do we respond to the pervasive anti-Arab racism now widespread in the country? How do traditional and new forms of anti-Semitism play themselves out? How does this work compare to other progressive movements that have won broad public support from Americans, such as the civil rights movement, the anti-apartheid movement, and opposition to U.S. intervention in Central America?

Mandates We Can Take Back – We want to end this conference with a basic action program to oppose U.S. support for the Occupation that we can all support and integrate in our work at home. A common program with a national voice can complement the vitality of local efforts as we develop this new movement for peace with justice.

Costs, logistics, etc. – This meeting will be housed in Chicago. A registration charge of approximately $125 will cover costs of food, lodging, and other conference organizing expenses. For more information or to register, please contact us_endoccupation@yahoo.com

• We stand for freedom from occupation, and equal rights for all. International law guarantees these human rights, including the right to exist in peace and security.

• We aim to change those U.S. policies that sustain Israel's 34-year occupation of the Palestinian West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem, and deny equal rights for all.

• We will inform, educate, and mobilize the public regarding the U.S. Government's current as well as potential role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

• We seek to change such policies as the billions of U.S. military and economic aid dollars provided despite Israel’s violations of U.S. and international law.

• We call for the U.S. to work within the U.N. to implement a just and lasting peace.

• Our Campaign will build on existing opposition to settlements, land confiscation, house demolitions, and other violations of international law, by providing a common platform to challenge U.S. policies supporting the Israeli occupation of Palestine.

• We include civil and human rights activists, faith-based organizations, peace activists, Arab-American organizations, Jewish groups opposing the occupation, students, and others who promote peace and justice in Israel and Palestine. We invite all who support this Call to contribute to the fulfillment of its purpose.

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