SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Weekend Reading

Earlier this year, AFSC successfully evacuated former staff and their family members from Afghanistan.  

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Over the past three years, AFSC has tirelessly worked to evacuate former staff and their families from Afghanistan following the U.S. withdrawal. Many were at risk because of their involvement with an American organization and supporting democratic causes in their country. Today, we’re happy to report that we have successfully evacuated 65 of our former colleagues and their families to Pakistan! One of them was Maryam Amini. Read her story of survival, hope, and new beginnings.

TAKE ACTION

Tell Congress: Stop the spread of war in the Middle East

On this U.N. International Day of Peace, which calls for a global cease-fire, we face a stark reality in the Middle East. Recent Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Syria have escalated tensions, pushing the region toward widespread conflict. The escalation stems directly from Israel's genocide in Gaza, which has killed over 41,000 Palestinians. Read more about the situation from AFSC’s Mike Merryman-Lotze. This Peace Day, take action with us. Urge Congress to do everything in their power to peacefully end the violence.   

IN THE MEDIA

The human stories behind border politics 

People fleeing violence deserve welcome and a chance to seek safety in the United States. But this election season, candidates are demonizing migrants to advance their campaigns. AFSC staff have spent the past year providing food, water, and medical care to migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. In this op-ed, AFSC’s Adriana Jasso explains the real situation facing asylum seekers. Continue reading in The San Diego Union-Tribune.  

JOIN OUR WEBINAR

Climate justice in a militarized world (Sept. 24, 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT) 

War and militarism are major contributors to climate change and environmental devastation. In this webinar, AFSC staff and partners will discuss those impacts on the communities we work with in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and the United States. Join us to learn how people worldwide are working toward climate justice and a sustainable future where all people can thrive.  

Special thanks to our monthly donors, our Partners for Peace, for their ongoing support to make all our work possible.

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