Dear Friend,

This year, the Israeli bombardment and thousands of lives lost means that Valentine’s Day will be an especially difficult day in Gaza. Bombings have destroyed much of Gaza and thousands face imminent famine. AFSC joins with many throughout the world demanding a cease-fire and continuing our advocacy to end Israeli apartheid.

Now more than ever, we wish to reach Palestinians in Gaza with a message of love, as we work for a day when flowers once again can bloom in Gaza. We hope you’ll join us. Learn how to share a valentine to Gaza. [link removed]

Tonya Histand
Director of Public Engagement

Upcoming Events

The U.S. Military Industrial Complex and the Assault on Gaza [link removed]
Feb. 6, 7 p.m. / 4 p.m. PT
What military weapons are used today to devastate the lives of millions in Gaza? Which U.S. companies profit from this catastrophe? How can we challenge this business of death and hold these companies accountable? Join AFSC’s staff of the Action Center for Corporate Accountability in this Massachusetts Peace Action webinar as they share their research [link removed] and stories of intersectional creative divestment campaigns.

Emerging Leaders for Liberation (ELL) information call [link removed]
Feb. 15, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
ELL is a program for young adults looking to deepen their social justice and leadership skills. Join us to learn about this immersive development opportunity and how to apply. The call will feature an overview and comments by ELL Director Julián Andaya and Robert Andrew Stuart Fellow Jasmin Diaz. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session. Our ELL application closes March 1, so apply today! [link removed]

The Bayard Rustin Legacy Forum [link removed]
Feb. 24, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT
Join the BlackQuaker Project, Swarthmore College’s Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, and AFSC for a panel discussion of the 2023 biopic “Rustin.” This event will explore the remarkable life and contributions of Bayard Rustin through a series of presentations from a panel of scholars and activists, a roundtable discussion led by Palestinian American Quaker scholar Sa’ed Atshan, and an audience Q & A. We recommend viewing the film prior to the event as the forum will not include a screening.

Understanding our Immigration Process [link removed]
Feb. 27, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
Please join AFSC for the second installment of our webinar series to learn about the U.S. migration system – and how we can protect migrant rights in these times. In this session, we'll look at what pathways exist for migrants to enter the U.S. lawfully and discuss the challenges that arise. We will walk through the process and have time for conversation about our vision to ensure that all migrants are treated with dignity and respect.

AFSC Action Hour for a Cease-fire Now [link removed]
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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