CEASEFIRE Vigils Held Around the Country on August 7, 2006
Use the drop down box to find an event near you
- AL Montgomery - Ceasefire Vigil
- The vigl will take place at 8:00 in the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Montgomery, Alabama located at 2810 Atlanta Highway. Please bring a candle with you. All are welcome and encouraged to attend... thank you for your support!
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- Two Peace Vigils
- Please join AI members, local churchs and other concerned organizations in two vigils to call for peace in Lebanon, Israel and Palestine.
St. Elias Maronite Church
Birmingham, AL
Tuesday August 8, 2006 at 7:00 PM
Five Points South
Birmingham, AL
Saturday August 12, 2006 at 5:00 PM
bhamamnesty@hotmail.com for more info.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- AR Hot Springs - Peace Vigil
- In Hot Springs Arkansas, Arlington Park on Monday August 7th at 8:00 pm.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- CA Alhambra - Ceasefire Vigil in Alhambra, CA
- What: A vigil to mourn both sides of the violence. Civilians on both sides are pawns of those in power and those who want power. Violence against the innocent is NEVER justifiable.
Who: Any individuals who want to express their sympathy for the victims and want an immediate CEASEFIRE. No excuses. No loopholes. Just stop the death and destruction. Bring a candle and an open mind.
When: 6:30/6:45-7:30/7:45 Depends on what time everyone wants to leave/what time we are asked to leave.
Where: Corner of Mission and Atlantic (by the railroad tracks)-we may move to Garfield and Main if we get enough people.
email me at: anthro_buff@yahoo.com
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- CA Fremont - Ceasefire Vigil
- AI Ceasefire Vigil
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: Intersection of Fremont Blvd. and Mowry
Fremont, California
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- CA Grover Beach - Cease-fire vigil
- Monday, August 7 at 7:00 pm until 8:30-9:00 at the latest.
Nick's house at:
172 South 3rd Street
Grover Beach, CA
Grand Ave towards the beach, south on 3rd St, 3rd house on left.
805-904-9830
Bring candles, readings, your thoughts, sweater (gets cool by the beach), etc. We may walk to the beach.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- CA Lost Angeles - Ceasefire Vigil
- Monday, August 7 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Sunset)
Barnes and Noble
Wilshire & 3rd st
Los Angeles, CA
Call for an immediate Ceasefire. Come as early or as late as you can.
Please gather in front of "Barnes and Noble" book store, corner of 3rd and Wilshire, the beginning of the 3rd st. promenade.
Bring, if you can, candles & Ceasefire signs as directed by AI or white and black chalk to make a sign on the sidewalk, also if you have copies of the Condoleezza Rice petition and a digital camera to record the event and send the photos to the headquarters. You can wear an Amnesty T-shirt.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- CA Oakland - Ceasefire at Oakland Rockridge BART station
- Please join us at 7:30 pm at the Rockridge BART station on College Ave to express our compassion for the victims and survivors on both sides of the conflict in Israel and Lebanon and a call for a ceasefire.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- CA Downtown Santa Barbara on State Street
- Please contact me if you are planning to congregate on State St. downtown Santa Barbara. I often see peace marchers there and would like to join them tonight (Monday, August 7th) for this special CEASEFIRE demonstration. I have downloaded Amnesty International banner and will bring it with me. My name is Lois Hamilton and I can be reached at 805-962-9332 or vlhamilton1@cox.net THANKS!
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- CA Santa Cruz - Global Ceasefire Vigil
- Who: Amnesty International, Santa Cruz Chapter
What: Nonpartisan vigil for a ceasefire in the Lebanon - Israel conflict.
Where: Lighthouse Point in Santa Cruz. We will gather on the pathway around the lighthouse/museum.
The address is:
701 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
When: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Please try to be there by sunset, which is at about 8:10 p.m.
Directions: From Santa Cruz, follow Hwy 1 until it becomes Mission Street. Turn left on Bay Street, stay on Bay until it dead-ends on West Cliff Drive. Turn right on West Cliff Drive; beach is approximately .5 mile on your left.
Please consider:
*Wearing all black
*If you choose to make a sign, we ask that you use only the simple theme, "ceasefire."
*If you speak a language other than English, we ask that you would share a peace wish in that language. ("May peace prevail on Earth.")
*This event is nonpartisan. Thank you for respecting the tone of this vigil.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- CA Santa Monica - Ceasefire Vigil at Clover Park
- Please join Amnesty International in calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Lebanon at a candle-light vigil at Clover Park. We will meet at the corner of 28th Street and Ocean Park Blvd. on the north side of the park Monday evening at 7:30. Please bring candles and signs calling for a ceasefire. Email Barry Cowan at cowman2424@earthlink.net so we can get an idea of how many people will attend. Thanks. Peace.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- CO Durango - Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Vigil
- Monday August 7th, 6pm, SE Corner of 11th and Main St, Durango, CO 81301
my phone number is: 970-946-2765
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- DC Washington - State Department Vigil
- Monday, August 7 4:30 p.m.
United States Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
In response to the current crisis in the Middle East, Amnesty International is organizing a Global Vigil Calling for Ceasefire in Israel and Lebanon Conflict. Blatant and gross violations of international humanitarian law are being committed by both Israeli forces and Hezbollah, including the indiscriminate and disproportionate use of force and direct targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure. Given the circumstances, a ceasefire represents the most effective means of creating the conditions in which protection of the civilian population can be guaranteed.
The vigil will take place on Monday, August 7, 2006 at 4:30pm at the United States Department of State, 2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520.
Similar vigils are being organized by Amnesty sections across the globe. It is important to note that the vigil will be totally apolitical. The tone will be one of solidarity and compassion, with a strong emphasis on supporting victims and survivors on both sides.
We hope to see you on Monday!
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (202) 544-0200
- FL Longwood - Candlelight CEASEFIRE Vigil
- We will join and lend support to the vigil already planned at St George Orthodox Church at 24 N Rosalind Ave in Orlando on August 7, at 7PM. There will be a short service inside the church at 6:50PM. In addition to the the interfaith prayers offered at the 7PM vigil, we will read the suggested Amnesty International passage.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- FL Orlando - Vigil at the Lake
- We will be meeting at 8:00pm, Monday evening by the theater in Lake Eola for a candlelight vigil in support of a cease-fire. Please bring a candle to show your support. For more info, please contact Wil Thompson @ 407-267-3547.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- FL St. Petersburg - Ceasefire Vigil at Baywalk
- We as students and concerned individuals in the Tampa Bay Area will be joining Amnesty International in a Global Ceasefire Vigil to be held on August 7th at 8PM in front of Baywalk in downtown St. Petersburg, FL.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- FL Tampa - Cease Fire Vigil
- In Solidarity with those affected on both sides of theIsraeli/Lebanese Conflict, we invite you to join Amnesty International Group #240 of Tampa Bay and Amnesty International at USF as we participate in the Global CEASE FIRE Vigil, Monday, August 7, 2006 from 6:30pm to Sunset.
This peaceful Vigil will take place across the street of the St. Pete Times Forum on the side walk public right of way at the corner of Channelside and S. Nebraska. We will not interfere with those attending
the Mariah Carey/Sean Paul concert.
(Look for the closed Dave Andrechuk's Grille)
The purpose of this vigil is to bring to the public's attention the tragic harm brought to civilians on all sides. We encourage all to reflect and
stand in solidarity of those affected by this tragic conflict.
Please bring your own candles, lighters/matches and signs that say -CEASEFIRE.
Our message:
We call for a ceasefire.
We demand that all governments stop the supply of arms to the conflict.
We stand in solidarity with the victims and survivors on both sides of the
Israel/Lebanon conflict.
Links for more information:
http://www.amnestyusa.org/countries/israel_lebanon/vigil.html
http://maps.ask.com/maps?a1=401%20Channelside%20Dr&a2=33602&btnGetMap=Get+Maps&qsrc=256&o=10285&l=iac#2
Parking might be a problem. If you can't find us, call (813) 230-6026.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- FL Wellington - August 7th Peace Vigil
- Monday, August 7th, 8:00 PM
The Ibarrola home
505 Pinto Circle
Wellington, FL
To call for a ceasefire in the Israel/Lebanon conflict,
and to stand in solidarity with all victims and survivors on both sides
All are welcome; please bring candles and any peace readings/poems you would like to share
For more info: (561)358-2883
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- GA Athens - Peace Vigil
- 6 p.m. MONDAY, August 7, UGA ARCH on Broad St.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- GA Atlanta - Cease Fire Vigil
- Monday, August, 7th
5:00 p.m.
In front of 5 points MARTA Station
Atlanta, GA
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- ID, Moscow - Vigil
- Palouse Peace Coalition Vigil
Monday August 7
4:30 PM
Friendship Square
4th and Main Streets
Moscow, Idaho
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- IL Champaign Ceasefire Vigil
- Ceasefire Vigil
8-8:30pm Monday August 7th
Northeast Corner of West Side Park (corner of State and University Ave) in Champaign
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (312) 427-2060
- IL Chicago - Vigil at Peace Museum
- Monday, August 7 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m
Peace Museum
(located within the Gold Dome Building on the 2nd Floor, near the Conservatory)
100 N. Central Park Ave.
Garfield Park
Chicago, IL
AIUSA Global Ceasefire Vigil in Chicago
In response to the blatant and gross violations of international humanitarian law that are being committed by Israeli forces and Hizbullah, including the indiscriminate and disproportionate use of force and direct targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, Amnesty International is calling for worldwide cease fire vigils in solidarity with the victims and survivors of the conflict on Monday, August 7. The vigils call for a ceasefire in the Israel/Lebanon conflict.
The Chicago AI Ceasefire vigil will take place this evening, Monday, August 7, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Peace Museum, (located within the Gold Dome Building on the 2nd Floor, near the Conservatory), 100 N. Central Park Ave. in Garfield Park on Chicago's west side near Central Park and Lake Street.
The Peace Museum is accessible from the Conservatory stop on the CTA Green Line, and the event will be held indoors on the second floor where several exhibits including 'Soul of the City' will be available for viewing. The Peace Museum's facilities are on the second floor of the building, and unfortunately the site is not wheelchair accessible.
For more information about this event contact Robert Schultz, Field Organizer, Amnesty International Midwest Regional Office, 312-435-6396 or rschultz@aiusa.org.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (312) 427-2060
- IL Peoria - Vigil in support of a ceasefire
- Stand with victims of violence in Lebanon and Israel. Support a ceasefire.
New Church garden at 1400 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL
Monday, August 7th at 8 PM.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (312) 427-2060
- IL Springfield - Ceasefire Vigil
- On Monday, 8/7 at 8:45 pm we will meet at the northwest corner outside the Federal Building at 6th and Monroe for a candlelight vigil, standing in solidarity with those throughout the world who are concerned about the loss of civilian lives and damage to infrastructure from the war in Lebanon, Palestine an Israel.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (312) 427-2060
- KS McPherson - Global Ceasefire Vigil
- People of Peace will be sponsoring a ceasefire vigil on Monday, August 7 from 6:30 to 7:30 at the flagpole in Lakeside Park located on East Euclid St. in McPherson Kansas. For more information contact Annette Karr at 620-241-4532
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (312) 427-2060
- KY Lexington - Amnesty International Global Vigil for a Ceasefire
- WHAT:
Join Amnesty International's Global Vigil for a Ceasefire
- for an immediate, full and effective ceasefire in Israel & Lebanon
For details go to:
http://justicelist.typepad.com/jl/2006/08/87_global_vigil.html
WHEN:
8:45 p.m. Monday
August 7
WHERE:
Triangle Park
Corner of Main & Broadway
Lexington
BRING:
* Your own candle. We will have extras.
* A sign with the single word "Ceasefire"
* Signs that are not political. Amnesty International asks that vigil should be totally apolitical. The tone should be one of solidarity and compassion, with victims and survivors. We will neither condemn nor support any faction involved in this conflict
* A 2-minute poem, essay, or song to share
SPONSORS:
Central Kentucky Amnesty International
Peace Action Task Group of the Central Kentucky Council for Peace & Justice
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Don Pratt - CK AI
dbp91044@windstream.net
Richard Mitchell
Peace Action Task Group, CKCPJ
Richard.Mitchell@insightbb.com
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (312) 427-2060
- MA - Gloucester - August 7th Global Vigil Calling for a Ceasefire
- Monday, August 7th, 7:30 - 8:15 p.m.
at the
Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial
Stacy Boulevard, Gloucester, MA
Take Rt. 128 to Exit 14, go right off exit, which is Rt. 133 towards Gloucester Harbor, which is Stacy Blvd.
Bring signs that say CEASEFIRE.
Bring a flashlight or candle (with holder to catch melting wax)
For information: Jeanne Gallo @ 978-283-6049
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (617) 623-0202
- MA Newburyport - Vigil
- Aug. 7 6:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. organized by the Amnesty International Merrimac Valley Local Group
Market Square
Newburyport, MA
Please join us in requesting a ceasefire.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (617) 623-0202
- MA Provincetown - Candlelight Vigil
- Candellight Vigil in solidarity with Amnesty International's Global Ceasefire Vigil
In front of Provincetown Town Hall
260 Commercial Street
Provincetown, Massachusetts
8:30 pm Monday August 7th, 2006
(please bring your own candles)
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (617) 623-0202
- MA Salem - Vigil
- Aug. 7 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Derby Wharf (directly across from the Custom House)
Salem, MA
For more information, contact Toni at asymtoteye2@aol.com.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (617) 623-0202
- MA Somerville - Davis Square Ceasefire Vigil
- Aug. 7 6:00 p.m.
Davis Square
Somerville, MA
Please join us in requesting a ceasefire.
Contact 617.623.0202
aiusane@aiusa.org
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (617) 623-0202
- ME Portland - Ceasefire Vigil
- August 7 12:00 noon
Tommy's Park, Old Port
Portland, ME
Please join us in requesting a ceasefire.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (617) 623-0202
- MI, Berkley 7-8 p.m. in my home at the address below
- I am an AI supporter who will be holding a vigil in my home, or if the group is large and weather permits, in my backyard. We will gather from 7-8 p.m. Please bring a candle and a peace reading to share with the group. We are located one block south of Twelve Mile Road and five blocks east of Greenfield in Berkley.
3242 Phillips Avenue
Berkley, MI
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (312) 427-2060
- MI Grand Rapids - vigil for cease fire
- all day monday august 7, 2006. Corner of Division and Fulton street in park by civil war monument.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (312) 427-2060
- Candleliht Ceasefire Vigil
- Monday August 7, 9PM
Democratic Club of West Michigan
Peace Committee
3480 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck, MI
Bring a candle, and a CEASEFIRE sign, wear black
Stand in solidarity with those who have suffered
For all our sakes, ceasefire.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (312) 427-2060
- MN Duluth - CEASEFIRE Vigil
- Amnesty International to hold Global Israel-Lebanon CEASEFIRE Vigil
Amnesty International will hold CEASEFIRE Vigils around the world on Monday 7 August, including in Duluth, Minnesota. With these vigils, Amnesty International calls for an immediate ceasefire to the Israeli-Lebanon conflict, demands that all governments stop the supply of arms to the conflict, and stands in solidarity with the victims and survivors from all sides of the conflict.
Amnesty International is the world’s largest grassroots-bases human rights organizations with over 1.8 million members worldwide. Amnesty International Local Group #642 is based in Duluth and Superior and will hold its vigil at Lake Ave. and Superior St. in downtown Duluth at noon on Monday 7 August. All are welcome to come and participate.
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Local Group #642 held a CEASEFIRE Vigil from noon to 1:00pm in Duluth, Minnesota on Monday 7 August. Some 40 members and activists participated at the busiest intersection in downtown Duluth and were well received by the general public. Most members and activists held banners proclaiming "CEASEFIRE", Amnesty International banners, or homemade signs.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (312) 427-2060
- MN MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - CEASEFIRE VIGIL
- Monday, August 7th - 8:00 - 9:00pm
Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge
Please bring a candle. We will:
1) Call for a ceasefire
2) Demand that all governments stop the supply of arms to the conflict
3) Stand in solidarity with victims and survivors on both sides of the Israel Lebanon conflict.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (312) 427-2060
- NV Las Vegas - Vigil at Courthouse
- Join me on a Nationwide Vigil on behalf of Amnesty International!
AI has three objectives
-We call for an immediate ceasefire
-We demand that we cut off the supply of arms to the conflict
-We stand in solidarity with the victims and survivors on both sides of the conflict
The Vigil will be held in front of the courthouse downtown between 7 and 8 pm this Monday.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- NY Huntington - Cease-Fire Vigil
- Monday Aug 7 fron 7:00 to 8:30
Corner of Main Street [25A] & Park Avenue
Huntington NY 11743
Call for Cease Fire - Israel/Hezbollah
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (617) 623-0202
- NY New York Vigil at Penn Station
- Aug. 7 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
in front of Penn Station
(Meet at the corner of 33rd St. and 8th Avenue)
New York City, NY
Please join us in requesting a ceasefire.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (617) 623-0202
- NY Huntington LI - Candlelight Cease-Fire Vigil
- Candlelight Middle East Cease-Fire Vigil
Monday, August 7th, 2006
7 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.
Corner of 25A (Main Street) & Park Avenue
Huntington, Long Island
Bring Signs, Peace flags, Covered Candle, Wear White
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (617) 623-0202
- NY Nyack - Ceasefire vigil
- Rockland Amnesty International members and supporters will gather at the corner of Cedar and Main St. (also known as South Broadway and Cedar Hill Avenue) in Nyack, NY to join the International call for a ceasefire in the Middle East.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (617) 623-0202
- OH Bluffton - Candlelight Vigil
- A candlelight vigil calling for a ceasefire in the Lebanon/Israel crisis will be held on Monday, August 7 at 9 pm at the corner of Main & Cherry Streets in Bluffton, Ohio.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (312) 427-2060
- OR Portland - Ceasefire vigil
- A candlelight gathering in solidarity with sites around the globe from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm in Pioneer Square. Bring candles or lights.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- PA Philadelphia - Ceasefire Vigil
- Where: Independence Mall, NW corner of 5th & Market Sts.
When: Monday, August 7th
Time: 8.30 pm
I will have a limited number of candles available so please bring your own candle (with holder to catch melting wax) or flashlight to be on the safe side.
Bring signs that say CEASEFIRE if you can.
I think it would be wonderful if you would be willing to display these signs outside your homes during the day. Just a simple white background with bold black
letters will suffice. Thank you and I hope to see you.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (202) 544-0200
- TN Cookeville - Ceasefire Vigil for Lebanon/Israel
- Meet at the Cookeville Courthouse on the Square on Monday, August 7 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for a candlelight vigil for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel and to stand with the victims on both sides of the conflict. Bring candles and posters that say "Ceasefire" or "Protect Civilians in Lebanon and Israel".
Informational materials will be available.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- Vigil at the Peace Pole
- At the first Peace Pole in south Texas there will be a silent prayerful vigil at sunset.
(The address above is where the Peace Pole is---it is not my regular residence, so please do not use the address for other things. Thanks)
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- TX Dallas - Ceasefire Vigil
- CEASEFIRE VIGIL, Monday August 7 - 7:30-8:30 P.M.
OAK LAWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,
CORNER OF OAK LAWN AVE. AND CEDAR SPRINGS RD.
Join with people around the world to bring the need for an IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE in Lebanon/Israel/Gaza to our leaders' consciousness.
Please join us as we silently pray for the end of the killing in the Middle East. THIS IS NOT A POLITICAL RALLY, but a call for all sides (no matter who is "right" or who is "wrong") to stop killing innocent civilians (as well as military personnel).
No speeches. No chanting. No political signs. Only candles (flameless, which we will provide), banners and posters asking for the end to the bloodshed
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- TX Houston - CEASEFIRE Vigil
- You are invited to join Amnesty International Houston and friends by the reflecting pool, Rothko Chapel, 1409 Sul Ross at Yupon, Monday August 7, 7 pm to 8 pm, and stand in solidarity with the victims and survivors on both sides of the Israel/Lebanon conflict.
Our message is three-fold:
1) to call for a ceasefire,
2) to demand that all governments stop the supply of arms to the conflict, and
3) to stand in solidarity with the victims and survivors from both sides of the conflict.
We thank the Rothko Chapel for allowing us to hold our vigil on its grounds.
This is a strictly non-partisan, apolitical, silent vigil, not a protest.
If you bring signs, please make sure they are in line with Rothko Chapel and Amnesty International principles.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- TX Plano - Vigil for Ceasefire/Peace in the Middle East
- Monday, August 7
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Sidewalk in front of First Presbyterian Church of Plano
Jupiter at 15th Street, in Plano
Please remember -
NO flames, no candles (glow sticks are okay)
NO speeches
NO arguing/discussing/fighting about who's "right" and who's "wrong"
NO political statements - verbal or written
Just silent prayers for peace in the Middle East, and if you like, a sign that says either
"Ceasefire Now"
or
"Pray for Peace"
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- TX San Antonio - Ceasefire Peace Vigil
- All are invited:
8pm - 9pm Ceasefire Peace Vigil
Marian Sister House-in the Chapel
251 W. Ligustrum St., Just North of St. Mary's University. Map.
Petition signing, prayer, reflection & short candle ritual.
For more info contact: Sr. Laola at 210-433-5501 or
Barbara Ehemann 210-493-6039
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (404) 876-5661
- VT Brattleboro- Ceasefire Vigil
- Laurie Green Keelan and her family will be holding a Ceasefire Vigil
Where: 71 Green Street, Brattleboro VT 05301
When: Monday, August 7th
Time: 6.30-7.00pm
I will have a limited number of candles available so please bring your own to be on the safe side. Please wear either black or black and white and feel free to make signs with the sole message being CEASEFIRE.
I think it would be wonderful if you would be willing to display these signs outside your homes during the day. Just a simple white background with bold black
letters will suffice. Thank you and I hope to see you.
If you cannot make the vigil please find 2 minutes during the hours of 6 and 8pm to contemplate the loss of life and the terrible humanitarian crisis on both sides. It's the least we can do. Many blessings to all of you.
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (617) 623-0202
- WA Anacortes
- VIGIL FROM 7:30 TO 8:00 AT PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN ANACORTES
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- WA Seattle - CEASEFIRE Vigil/Display on Highway Overpass
- Join us at 5:30 pm to possibly 7 on Mon. Aug. 7 for a vigil/display spelling out CEASEFIRE (with AIUSA banner as well) on the Denny Way I-5 overpass near downtown Seattle, sidewalk between Stewart St. & E Melrosse Ave. or catch us when you drive by!
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (310) 815-0450
- WI Racine - Monument Square Ceasefire Vigil
- AI Candlelight Ceasefire Vigil at Monument Plaza in Downtown Racine Wisconsin, 8 p.m. Monday August 7. Open to everyone. Bring candle. If possible bring a white placard with Ceasefire written in black. Bring chalk to write Ceasefire on the plaza pavement. The AI ceasefire statement will be read. There will be two minutes of silence. There will be no speeches. All will be invited to stay until 8:30 in an informal vigil. Rain or clear. Contact: Glen A. Halbe: bghalbe@aol.com 262-634-2095
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (312) 427-2060
- WV Shepherdstown - AIUSA Global Ceasefire Vigil
- Monday August 7
7:30 - 8:30
In front of MacMurran Hall, German St. Shepherdstown, WV
Wear black; bring a candle.
More info: 304 671-0433
For more information you can contact the AI regional office at (202) 544-0200
International Events
- AI Venezuela:
- Printing 200 posters to put up in public spaces. 30 volunteers will be painting cars. Public radio announcements will be made giving information about the vigil events. An SMS action has been organised to gather text messages of support, and email addresses of supporters for future work on the Israel/Hizbullah crisis. AI Venezuela are also publishing an announcement of the vigil in two national and two local newspapers. 200 members will gather from 6pm with candles, posters and 20,000 leaflets! Many other NGOs have been invited to join their vigil, by sending out adapted instructions.
- AI UK:
- Holding a large vigil outside Downing Street where Irene Khan and Kate Allen (AIUK director) will hand in a letter to The Prime Minister. The group will be waving giant white flags smattered in fake blood, and displaying the attached banner.
- AI Spain:
- Holding vigils in eight cities across the country: Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, La Coruña, Pamplona, Casteldefels, San Sebastian and Vigo. AI Spain have created the following banner and poster.
- AI Chile:
- Organising a public event, and have created some banners, including this one.
- AI France:
- Holding a public Vigil at the 'Fountain of Innocence' in Paris.
- AI Netherlands:
- Organising a vigil in Dam Square in the centre of Amsterdam. Members will hold a large banner and decorate the vigil in candlelight.
- AI Slovakia:
- Holding two events in Bratislava and Presov. Members are invited to the main city squares to come light a candle in memory of the victims.
- AI Slovenia:
- Appealing to all members to "Light a candle of hope and solidarity with all the victims and survivors in Israel and Lebanon". Participants will light candles on their windows at sunset at 8.30 pm. They will be inviting some celebrities and politicians to a public event.
- Other sections organising public events include:
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AI Australia
AI Belgium (Francophone)
AI Hong Kong
AI Taiwan
AI Turkey
