The Syrian Refugee Crisis & the U.S. :What is Our Responsibility?
Three experts on the Syrian crisis will address the issues faced by refugees, the role of the U.S. in creating and solving this crisis, and what the U.S. can do to assist and welcome Syrian refugees—and prevent similar crises in the future. Speakers include Pam Bailey, human rights activist and journalist; Phyllis Bennis, author of numerous books and articles on U.S. policy in the Middle East; and Rafif Jouejati, Syrian activist and director of FREE-Syria. The forum will be moderated by Andy Shallal, activist and owner of Busboys and Poets. Don’t miss this exciting forum!
Sponsored by Peace Action Montgomery, www.peaceationmc.org
Cosponsored by Code Pink, Democratic Socialists of America/DC Metro, Howard County Peace Action, Institute for Policy Studies, Jewish Voice for Peace/DC Metro, Just Peace Circles, Inc., Maryland United for Peace and Justice, Montgomery College Peace and Justice Studies Community, Montgomery County Civil Rights Coalition, Pax Christ St. Francis of Assisi, Pax Christi St. Rose of Lima, Progressive Democrats of America, Sandy Spring Friends Peace Committee, UUCR Social Justice Committee, Veterans for Peace/DC Metro.
