Are you coming? RSVP for the fundraiser here. Can't attend, but still want to give? Make an online gift and put OWFI/IVAW in the Designation Code box. Send us your feedback. Smedleys & Samanthas, Here is a notice from IVAW. Please try and attend if possible. Pat Join us for two events marking the 10th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Yesterday Iraq Veterans Against the War launched an initiative with Iraqi civil society organizations to hold our government accountable for the enduring human rights impacts of their wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Representatives from IVAW and the Organization of Women's Freedom in Iraq will be in the Boston area next week to discuss their historic joint initiative at two events: Event #1: For Us, The Wars Aren't Over: The Right to Heal Initiative Tuesday, March 26 7:00 - 9:00 PM Harvard Law School, Wasserstein Hall, Room 2012 Speakers: Yanar Mohammed, President, Organization of Women's Freedom in Iraq (OWFI) Ms. Mohammed is the founder of OWFI, a nongovernmental organization that promotes women's rights and interests in Iraq. She will speak about OWFI's work in an Iraqi town near a U.S. military base that has seen dramatic increases in the incidence of birth defects, cancers, and other severe health ailments. Matthew Howard, Communications Coordinator, Iraq Veterans Against the War Matt served two tours in Iraq with the Marine Corps as a helicopter mechanic. He will discuss the costs of war for U.S. service members and veterans, particularly the obstacles that prevent too many from receiving proper medical and mental health care. IVAW and its subcommittee, Afghanistan Veterans Against the War, have advocated for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, and for reparations to Iraqis for the costs of war. Pamela Spees, Senior Staff Attorney, Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) Ms. Spees will discuss CCR's role as a support player in the Right to Heal's collaborative project to ensure the U.S. takes concrete steps for health care, accountability, and reparations. Moderator: Deborah Alejandra Popowski, Lecturer on Law, Harvard Law School Dinner will be served. Event #2: House Party to benefit Iraq Veterans Against the War and the Organization of Women's Freedom in Iraq Wednesday, March 27 7:00 - 9:00 PM Hosted by Nancy Goldner 111 Perkins Street, Apt. 200 Jamaicaway Tower, 20th floor Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Space is limited. Please RSVP as early as possible. Enjoy a chance to talk informally with the Iraq Veterans Against the War national staff, Matt Howard, Coomunications Coordinator and Amadee Braxton, Director of Development. We will share a message from Yanar Mohammed, President of Organiztion of Women's Freedom in Iraq, as she will not be able to attend this event. Refreshments will be served. Please bring your checkbook, credit card, or cash. Donations will be split 50/50 between IVAW and OWFI. If driving, there is parking at the building, which is the last driveway on the Right before the Intersecton of Jamaicaway and Perkins St. Street parking is also available. By public transportation, location is accessible by #39 bus, stops at Perkins St; Green Line E to last stop (a short walk up South Huntington to Perkins, turn right to Buillding). We hope you can join us for one or both of these events. Can't make it, but still want to donate? Click here and make sure to write OWFI/IVAW in the Designation Code box. See you there! In Solidarity, Matt and Amadee

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