Events
End Gender Apartheid
22 June 2010
PROTEST
Saturday June 26th,
2010, 1:30 pm in front of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia601 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037
To denounce the confinement of Nathalie Morin and her children, and foreign nationals, in Saudi Arabia
Canadian, Nathalie Morin who is 26 years old, along with her three small children, has been held against her will in Saudi Arabia by her common-law husband since 2005. A victim of conjugal violence, confinement and abuse, Nathalie must return to Canada with her children. But in Saudi Arabia a woman must have the authorization of her male guardian to leave the territory and her aggressor will not allow this.
Gender apartheid and the male guardianship system of Saudi Arabia is a violation of women’s human rights and international law. As long as the U.S. and Saudi governments consider Nathalie and her children’s case a private affair, they will not deploy all efforts to ensure their safety and bring them home to Canada. During this time, Nathalie’s condition continues to deteriorate as the abuse worsens.
On June 26th and 27th, representatives of the Saudi government will participate in the G-20 summit in Toronto to discuss the economy. In June 2009 Obama stated in his speech in Cairo: «But I do have an unyielding belief that all people yearn for certain things: the ability to speak your mind and have a say in how you are governed; confidence in the rule of law and the equal administration of justice; government that is transparent and doesn't steal from the people; the freedom to live as you choose. These are not just American ideas; they are human rights. And that is why we will support them everywhere.» We call on President Obama to defend human rights by demanding that any foreign nationals held captive in Saudi Arabia be allowed to exit the country.
This protest is to declare to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the U.S. Government that Americans are demanding Nathalie Morin and her children, as well as any foreign nationals held captive, be returned to their countries immediately, that they respect the human rights of women and children and ensure the safety of Nathalie Morin and the safety of her children.
Location: 601 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037
We will not abandon Nathalie and her children to an undeserved fateInformation:
www.nathaliemorin.org E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Tears for Gaza
18 March 2009
An Interfaith Memorial Service for the Dead in Gaza
Wednesday, March 18th | 7pm
St. Anselm of Canterbury Episcopal Church | 13091 Galway Street | Garden Grove, CA | 92844
Join us for a solemn observance remembering the lives of those killed in the recent Israeli siege of Gaza. Those who can are asked to dress in black as a sign of mourning over the reckless loss of human lives. Reception and fellowship to follow the service.
Leaps of Faith
01 March 2009
In Celebration of International Women’s Day
Muslims for Progressive Values and Great Leap present LEAPS OF FAITH
WEST HOLLYWOOD - Leaps of Faith, an insightful and innovative theater piece will be presented at the Crescent Heights United Methodist Church in celebration of International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2PM.
“Across the divides of our humanity ‘Leaps of Faith’ connects our hearts through story telling, song and dance and we are made a better people for it.”
–The Reverend Dr. Gwynne Guibord of the Los Angeles Episcopal Diocese
MPV EVENT: Dr. Helen Caldicott: The Presidential Campaign and the Fate of the Earth
01 October 2008
Dr. Helen Caldicott: The Presidential Campaign and the Fate of the Earth
October 12, 2008 @ 2pm | Long Beach, CA
For more than three decades, Dr. Caldicott has passionately led an international campaign to educate the public about the medical hazards of the nuclear age, environmental destruction and how to prevent nuclear Armageddon. She is acknowledged as the single most articulate advocate of citizen action to remedy the nuclear and environmental crises.
Read more: MPV EVENT: Dr. Helen Caldicott: The Presidential Campaign and the Fate of the Earth
MPV EVENT: Elevating the Sparks of Peace: Stories of Hope and Reconciliation From the Holy Land
01 July 2008
Jerusalem Peacemakers
MPV is sponsoring an event with Jerusalem Peacemakers and Pilgrimage of Peace entitled “Elevating the Sparks of Peace: Stories of Hope and Reconciliation From the Holy Land.” This event will feature a presentation by Jeruasalem Peacemakers’ Eliyahu McLean. You’ll also have a chance to hear the inspiring experiences of recent Pilgrimage of Peace travelers, including Vanessa Karam and Father Wilfredo Benitez, Rector of St. Anselm’s of Canterbury Church.
MPV EVENT: Movie Screening: Football Under Cover
15 June 2008
Movie Screening: Football Under Cover
OutFest Movie Festival | July 14 (7:00pm) and July 18 (9:45pm), 2008 | Los Angeles, CA
MPV is proud to co-sponsor a screening of the award-winning and inspiring movie Football Under Cover at OutFest 2008. Meet some of the world's most passionate soccer players -- Iranian women. They train (fully covered) and trash talk like any self-respecting girl jocks, but they've never played a competitive match until a determined German women's team challenges them to a friendly game in Tehran.
More Articles...
Page 1 of 2
<< Start < Prev 1 2 Next > End >>
