Please join the Walpole Peace and Justice Group for a peace vigil in support of the Unaccompanied Child Refugees. The vigil will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, on the Walpole Common at the corner of Main and West Streets. Tens of thousands of young refugees have fled Central America and are seeking safety in the United States. We urge the President and Congress to stop deportations, increase relief for America’s immigrant families, and protect unaccompanied children who have sought refuge in the United States. U.S. immigration policies must be sensitive to the plight of families who are often broken up due to deportation. The enormous amount of funds used for border enforcement would be better spent helping the countries from which these children come. We bear significant responsibility as U.S. economic policies and past support of dictators and wars in Central America have contributed to conditions of violence and poverty in the children’s homelands. Come stand in support of the children and speak out in support of Gov Patrick’s offer to house and care for child refugees here in Massachusetts.
Other Events and Upcoming Talks
· Stand Up for All Children – sponsored by The Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition
There is a march on Thursday, August 7, 2014, starting at 5:30 PM from Copley to the State House. The purpose is to demonstrate support for Central American children fleeing harm, for Governor Patrick's plan to temporarily house unaccompanied minors, and for all children seeking refuge. For more information see http://miracoalition.org/images/stories/RokStories/rally_august7_flyer4pageenglish.jpg
· An analysis of the Cataclysms in Gaza, Iraq and Syria – and U.S. Middle East Policy With Raed Jarrar (Just Back from Jerusalem!) - sponsored by United for Justice with Peace
Thursday, August 7, 2014, 7:00 pm
Cambridge Friends Meeting • 5 Longfellow Park • off Brattle St - Harvard T • Cambridge
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