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Tell Congress to Stop Displacing Colombians
Nearly 5 million Colombians have been displaced. Yet, our government continues to send more in military aid than in humanitarian aid to Colombia, assisting the victimizers more than the victims. Help us inundate Congress with calls and emails for policies that would alleviate, not exacerbate, Colombia's crisis.
Facing the displaced in Bogota
Last Wednesday, at the Moment for Peace in a Mennonite Church in Bogota, several dozen displaced people and others gathered for a “Face the Displaced” gathering. The action is part of the annual National Days of Action for Colombia, through which tens of thousands of people in Colombia and the United States are calling attention to the hemisphere’s largest internal displacement crisis and U.S. military support for the war.
Finally, Trade We Can Support!
You know that NAFTA "free trade" has been bad for workers, the environment, and human rights. But if we're against NAFTA, what are we for? Enter the TRADE Act. The bill would renegotiate NAFTA and CAFTA and launch a new, more just trade era. It's gaining ground in Congress and needs your support.
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Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia
The 2008 Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia were a great success. Approximately 300 churches in North America joined with our Colombian sisters and brothers to pray and act for peace.
Action Tools Feature: Witness to Congress
Taking action to influence legislation is one of the most important ways to change U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America. Members of Congress pay attention to their constituents, and you can have a valuable impact.
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