UFPJ URGENT UPDATE: Challenges for the Peace Movement: Update on US policy towards Iran and ISIS

Dear UJP Activist, As the new year begins, the American war against ISIS in Syria and Iraq escalates, while nuclear negotiations with Iran face dangerous opposition in Congress. Join us for a briefing by two leading experts, Jamal Abdi (NIAC) and Raed Jarrar (AFSC). They will bring us up to date on recent developments in US policy, the situation on the ground, alternatives to war, and opportunities for peace activists. Date: Wednesday, January 14 Time: 8 PM EST; 5 PM PST Call-in Number 712-432-1212 Meeting ID 446-724-667#  Please RSVP: Send email to info.ufpj@gmail.com Jamal Abdi is Policy Director for the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) in Washington DC. He previously worked as Policy Advisor to Congressman Brian Baird. (D-Washington). Raed Jarrar is American Friends Service Committee’s (AFSC's) Policy Impact Coordinator at the Office of Public Policy and Advocacy in Washington DC. Raed was born in Baghdad and since coming to the United States in 2005 has worked on political and cultural issues pertaining to US engagement in the Arab and Muslim worlds. We hope you will join us. This is a great opportunity to get caught up on recent developments and to discuss opportunities for action. Conference Call Co-sponsored by PDA Please make a donation to UFPJ so that we can continue to keep our member groups and dedicated activists linked together for effective action and impact!

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