D.C. MARCH FOR PEACE BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN The recent escalation of tension and looming threat of war between India and Pakistan is a matter of grave concern to peace loving people everywhere. In particular, Indians, Pakistanis and Americans of Pakistani and Indian origin in the Greater Washington DC area, wish to send a powerful message of peace and harmonious co-existence to our governments.
Please join us as we say NO to war and YES to peace. WHEN: Wednesday, June 5, at 5 p.m. WHERE: Assemble at the Embassy of Pakistan at 2315 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington DC at 5 p.m. and present a petition for peace (endorsed by Indian and Pakistani organizations) to the Ambassador of Pakistan. Peaceful and silent procession to the Embassy of India at 2107 Massachusetts Ave, and present a copy of the same petition to the Ambassador of India. Members from the South Asian community will address the gathering at both venues. This vigil is organized by the DC Collective (South Asians for peace and justice) and the Pakistan Association of Greater Washington Metropolitan. Supporting us in this endeavor are Peace Action -Washington DC, Association for India's Development (AID), and Association of Indian Muslims (AIM) For more information, please contact: Lubna Ejaz: 301-570-8925 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Shivani Chaudhry: 202-785-8700 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Indira Ravindran: 202-243-0173 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Zahida Shah: 301 260 9384
