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Dear John,

Everyone deserves to live in safety and peace—no matter where they were born or where they reside. Migration is a human right, and we need laws and policies that reflect this. 

On Dec. 10 (International Human Rights Day) through Dec. 18 (International Migrants Day), AFSC and partners will host actions across the country to demand that the right to migrate be respected. We’ll hold vigils, pack food bags, and much more. Join us as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and recognize the rights of all migrants to be treated with dignity and respect.  

Tonya Histand
Director of Public Engagement

Upcoming Events

Stop Cop City webinar series: To live with freedom, an abolitionist discussion 

Dec. 6, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT 

AFSC is part of a coalition of organizations and community members in Atlanta working to stop Cop City. We’re hosting a series of webinars exploring the parallel struggles of this effort. This month, we’re examining the intersection with the abolitionist movement. We’ll hear from the organizers, activists, and other professionals accomplishing this transformational work—from advocating against exploitative court fines to decarceration. 

African Voices of Hope 

Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m. ET / 6:30 a.m. PT 

Join us for a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with a delegation from AFSC’s Salama Hub, which is focused on peacebuilding in the Horn of Africa. Civil society representatives and faith leaders in the East and Horn of Africa will discuss recent research findings and current dynamics affecting peace in the region. Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from a delegation shaping the future of peacebuilding in Africa.

No Way to Treat a Child campaign webinar  

Dec. 12, 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT 

Please join our monthly webinar from AFSC and Defense for Children International - Palestine on advocacy for Palestinian rights. 2023 has been a devastating year for Palestinian children from Gaza to Jerusalem to Jenin. During this webinar, we'll review human rights violations against Palestinian children in 2023 as well as advocacy efforts to hold Israeli authorities and forces accountable. 

AFSC Action Hour for a Cease-fire Now 

Every Friday at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT 

Join AFSC staff every Friday at 12 p.m. ET/ 9 a.m. PT to hear updates from Gaza. Then, take action with us as we contact our elected officials and call for an immediate cease-fire and humanitarian access to Gaza. Our elected officials need to keep hearing from us.  

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