Events to support your work for social change this February

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. Photo: AFSC/Zoe Jannuzi Dear Friend, This year, the Israeli bombardment and thousands of lives lost means that Valentine’s Day will be an especially difficult day in Gaza. Bombings have destroyed much of Gaza and thousands face imminent famine. AFSC joins with many throughout the world demanding a cease-fire and continuing our advocacy to end Israeli apartheid. Now more than ever, we wish to reach Palestinians in Gaza with a message of love, as we work for a day when flowers once again can bloom in Gaza. We hope you’ll join us. [Learn how to share a valentine to Gaza.]( [Tonya Histand headshot] Tonya Histand Director of Public Engagement   Upcoming Events [The U.S. Military Industrial Complex and the Assault on Gaza]( Feb. 6, 7 p.m. / 4 p.m. PT What military weapons are used today to devastate the lives of millions in Gaza? Which U.S. companies profit from this catastrophe? How can we challenge this business of death and hold these companies accountable? Join AFSC’s staff of the Action Center for Corporate Accountability in this Massachusetts Peace Action webinar as they share [their research]( and stories of intersectional creative divestment campaigns. [Emerging Leaders for Liberation (ELL) information call]( Feb. 15, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT ELL is a program for young adults looking to deepen their social justice and leadership skills. Join us to learn about this immersive development opportunity and how to apply. The call will feature an overview and comments by ELL Director Julián Andaya and Robert Andrew Stuart Fellow Jasmin Diaz. The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session. [Our ELL application closes March 1, so apply today!]( [The Bayard Rustin Legacy Forum]( Feb. 24, 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT Join the BlackQuaker Project, Swarthmore College’s Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, and AFSC for a panel discussion of the 2023 biopic "[Rustin]( This event will explore the remarkable life and contributions of Bayard Rustin through a series of presentations from a panel of scholars and activists, a roundtable discussion led by Palestinian American Quaker scholar Sa’ed Atshan, and an audience Q & A. We recommend viewing the film prior to the event as the forum will not include a screening. [Understanding our Immigration Process]( Feb. 27, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT Please join AFSC for the second installment of our webinar series to learn about the U.S. migration system – and how we can protect migrant rights in these times. In this session, we'll look at what pathways exist for migrants to enter the U.S. lawfully and discuss the challenges that arise. We will walk through the process and have time for conversation about our vision to ensure that all migrants are treated with dignity and respect. [AFSC Action Hour for a Cease-fire Now]( Every Friday at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT Join AFSC staff every Friday at 12 p.m. ET/ 9 a.m. PT to hear updates from Gaza. Then, take action with us as we contact our elected officials and call for an immediate cease-fire and humanitarian access to Gaza. Our elected officials need to keep hearing from us. [SEE EVENTS]( [DONATE]( American Friends Service Committee 1501 Cherry Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 United States | [Donate]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram |]( [News]( If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](.