Abida Rahmani
--- On Fri, 2/27/09, Colonel Ann Wright <codep...@mail.democracyinaction.org>
wrote:
From: Colonel Ann Wright <codep...@mail.democracyinaction.org>
Subject: Do you think Hillary Clinton can do this?
To: abidarahm...@yahoo.com
Date: Friday, February 27, 2009, 10:34 AM
February 27, 2009
Dear Friend,
As a former diplomat and member of the State Department, I was heartened to see
that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is planning a trip to Israel and the
West Bank soon. Please ask your senators to encourage her to use it to
underscore her, and the Obama administration's, commitment to working toward
Israel-Palestinian peace. Click here to urge your senators to take this step
toward promoting Middle Eastern peace and addressing the dire humanitarian
crisis in Gaza.
When CODEPINK asked you to donate $10 to send a gift basket to a woman in Gaza
last week, they weren't prepared for the overwhelming response. Thanks to your
stunning generosity, our International Women's Day delegation will be able to
bring over 2,000 baskets with us for the women of Gaza. We have room for
more--click here to donate a gift basket full of vitamins, first aid supplies,
chocolate and other essentials and treats.
I traveled to Gaza a few weeks ago, and was moved by the profound strength and
resilience of the women there. One woman I met, Izbet Abed Rabu, lived in a
tent with her husband and 5 children after their two story home had been
flattened into rubble. Even though her children's school had been destroyed and
they had to brave 40 degree temperatures at night, Izbet considered herself and
her family lucky; her neighbors on either side had each lost three family
members.
I know Izbet and other women like her will be so grateful to receive your
baskets and support.
You can also help the women of Gaza from your own backyard (or your own dining
room) by hosting a house party to raise funds and awareness. Women around the
country are creating evenings filled with food, music, poetry and information
to educate friends and family about the often misunderstood crisis in Gaza.
Many groups are creating handmade cards and crafts to add a personal touch to
our gift baskets to Gaza (send your personal touch to 712 5th Street NE,
Washington, DC 20002). Click here to see if there are any events planned in
your area and click here to list your own.
When I return to Gaza with Medea, Gael Murphy, author Alice Walker, and other
amazing people from around the globe March 5-12, I will be honored to carry
your baskets and solidarity with me.
Thank you for speaking out and giving from your heart to help the women of
Gaza and bring peace to the Middle East.
With peace and hope,
Ann Wright
PS: For more info check out our Gaza News Digest (updated almost daily) on our
blog: PINKTank!
Ask your Senators to thank Hillary Clinton for her trip to the West Bank
Host a house party to raise funds for (and awareness about) Gaza
Send a $10 gift basket to Gaza
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