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[june 20-22, toronto]  al-awda annual convention
foodi
06/08/03 at 18:56:30
http://www.al-awda.org/

Al-Awda Annual Convention




Al-Awda,the Palestine Right to Return Coalition, calls on all supporters
of justice and Palestinian rights, to come together at its first annual convention in Toronto,Canada from June 20-22, 2003 to:

* Affirm Palestinian refugees' Right to Return to their homes and lands
* Resist plans to normalize occupation and legalize ethnic cleansing
* Resist Israeli Apartheid and Racism
* Organize!

This is a critical juncture in Palestinian and Arab history. In the wake
Iraq's occupation, the introduction of the so-called "road map" and the Bush administration-sponsored restructuring in the
Palestinian Authority with a leadership that is abrogating basic
principles of justice and international law, it is imperative that those
who support Palestinian rights meet to learn, strategize and organize for the future. It is with this goal in mind that Al-Awda, The Palestine Right
to Return Coalition will be hosting its 2003 convention-- "Palestinian Right of Return and Self-Determination in a New Colonial World: Strategies and
Actions."

This comes at a time when persecution of Palestinian refugees, especially
those living in Iraq and Lebanon, is on the rise. Thousands of
Palestinians living in Baghdad and other Iraqi cities have been abused and evicted from their homes and apartments by forces supported and financed by the occupiers. Meanwhile, a group of Lebanese officials are spearheading an attempt to strip thousands of naturalized Palestinian refugees of their Lebanese citizenship, thereby depriving them of basic civil and social rights. All that comes as daily Israeli massacres and home demolitions against Palestinians inside Palestine continue unabated.

In order for this convention to be successful, we need the support and
participation of all concerned individuals and organizations. The
convention will bring together a large number of activists and
organizers to hear, communicate and organize with a diverse array of
guests and panelists from across North America and around the world.


Confirmed speakers include Dr. Salman Abu Sitta, Dr. Adel Samara, Jaber
Suleiman, Dr. Ghada Talhami, Dr. Naseer Aruri, Rabab Abdel Hadi, Hanan
El-Masu, Dr. Ibrahim Makkawi and other representatives from
Palestinian refugee camps in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan.

While we are facing very difficult times, we are also presented
with important opportunities to come together and solidify our
coalitions and our solidarity. Palestinian national and individual
rights cannot, and should not be denied any longer. Please attend
and support the Al-Awda convention, and raise our voices in unity,
for justice!

For more information, please write to info@al-awda.org.


Registration form and convention information are available at this link:
Al-Awda INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION


Al-Awda, Palestine Right to Return Coalition
P.O.Box 1172

Orange, CT 06477

E-mail: info@al-awda.org
WWW:http://al-awda.org
Fax:1-802-609-9284  


this may be of interest:
http://www.al-awda.org/?page=Toronto%20Convention%20Update%3A%20SARS


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