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DESCRIPTION:The work of calling out islamophobia seems in parallel with the issue of 
 Palestinian rights - with a more solid effort required due to the person 
 residing in the White House. We have heard some talk from this 
 administration about a peaceful solution in Israel/Palestine, but have seen 
 no action. Thus other measures from activist circles - one example being 
 boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaigns - have emerged as a way 
 for everyday people to respond.\n\nAlso from the White House, we've seen 
 various attempts at action to keep certain populations out of our country, 
 which leads to preconceived and negative notions of members of that 
 population. That development may require a response designed to inform and 
 become familiar with people we don't know.\n\nWhether in the search for a 
 true story or the search for solutions, Jewish Voice for Peace and the 
 American Friends Service Committee are two organizations working together 
 to make the situation a better one in the Middle East - as well as here in 
 the U.S. On July 16, PASMC will present speakers from both organizations to 
 give a perspective based on human rights. The topic will be "Current 
 campaigns for achieving justice here and in Israel/Palestine".\n\nNoam 
 Perry of AFSC will discuss recent developments in Israel/Palestine, 
 particularly with regard to anti-BDS initiatives, and how the AFSC supports 
 campaigns that want to engage in economic activism.\n\nWendy Greenfield of 
 JVP will give an overview of the BDS movement, including JVP's national and 
 local involvement. She will also talk about the "Deadly Exchange Campaign", 
 highlighting the connections between U.S. and Israeli military and police 
 departments.\n\nMarianna Tubman will talk about JVP's curriculum and 
 canvassing on "Challenging Islamophobia and Racism." South Bay JVP offered 
 the beginning curriculum on June 15th, and will be canvassing in South Bay 
 neighborhoods this summer to engage neighbors in this educational 
 process.\n\nThe UUSM is wheelchair accessible.\n\nFree, contributions 
 welcome.\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/07/08/18800697.php
SUMMARY:Current campaigns for achieving justice here and in Israel/Palestine
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo\n300 E. Santa Inez\nSan Mateo, CA 
 94401
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/07/08/18800697.php
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