Dear GGJ members and supporters,
We are postponing tomorrow’s report back from the Berta Cáceres International Feminist Organizing School (IFOS) to focus attention on the global call for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza. We will share a new date for the report back when it is scheduled.
Over the past two weeks, the brutal, 75-year-long military occupation of the Palestinian people rapidly escalated with ruthless, obliterating attacks. Countless homes, schools, and mosques are destroyed, with millions of people cut off from food, water, and electricity. We weep and rage at the genocide in Gaza, made possible by the U.S. government, Israel’s biggest source of diplomatic and military support.
In partnership with member organization Arab Resource & Organizing Center (AROC), GGJ is bringing a rapid response delegation to the Ceasefire Mass Mobilization on Friday, October 20 in Washington, D.C. We will march to demand a de-escalation of violence, calling on Biden and
Congress to push for an immediate ceasefire and facilitate the entrance of humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
It is critical at this moment to bring attention to the U.S. government’s role in funding apartheid.
Please join us, our partner Rising Majority, member organizations AROC and Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), and national ally U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights in these calls to action:
- We urge you and your organization to call your Congressional Representative and ask them to support Congresswoman Cori Bush’s Ceasefire Resolution.
- Promote the legislation on social media with this handy media toolkit, developed by Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP).
- Join us in Washington, D.C. this Friday, October 20, at 12:00 p.m. ET to demand a ceasefire, as part of a broad front mobilization organized by Rising Majority and other progressive organizations.
You can also make a donation to support travel, housing, and logistics costs for our delegation to D.C.
We are grateful to you for your solidarity, love, and support to the people of Palestine, and all oppressed and occupied lands around the globe. #CeasefireNOW |