last post about Juarez today... because it's 5:30
Hey dudes, I hate complaining about something without offering up some sort of way to make things better, so here are some places you can check out if you want to do something about the murders in Juarez.
The Mexican Solidarity Network
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SUPPORT demands for justice for women in Juarez and Chihuahua in the following ways:
1) Organize a screening of On the Edge by Steev Hize (see info at bottom of this page) in your community as part of an educational event. You can purchase a copy of the video through Mexico Solidarity Network or from Steev directly. If you wish, we can arrange for a representative from the MSN to come to your community co-present with this powerful documentary. Contact msn@mexicosolidarity.org or call 773.583.7728.
2) Organize a delegation with your community, church or school to Juarez. Meet the people struggling against impunity and for justice in Juarez. Visit the colonias. Speak to maquila workers about their lives and working conditions. Return to the US with a renewed sense of how and why people in the US have a unique responsibility to fight for women's security and dignity. The Mexico Solidarity Network can help you organize the delegation. Contact MSN@MexicoSolidarity.org or call 773-583-7728 for details.
3) Host a speaking tour with an activist from Ciudad Jaurez or Chihuahua. The MSN organizes frequent speaking tours through the US. Contact MSN@MexicoSolidarity.org for details.
4) Sign on to an on-line petition in support of the families:
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/JUAREZ/petition.html
5) Donate to grassroots organizations in Juarez and Chihuahua that are in need of funds to keep their vital work going. Donate through MSN and 100% of the money is passed on to local projects working to support victim's families, to educate people about the crisis, and to defend the falsely accused. Send check or money order to: MSN, 4834 N. Springfield, Chicago, IL 60625 and indicate that it is for Chihuahua organizations on your check. You can also donate online via our secure server.
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Here is the site for Women of Juarez. They seem to only have a petition online, but check it out and see.
You can donate to Casa Amiga, a women's advocacy group in Juarez and the surrounding area. They provide "free, confidential, and professional services to people who experience situations of physical, emotional, or sexual violence."
The website for this documentary (That I need to see! Whoa!)Senorita Extravida, has a bunch of ways to help that look pretty great.
...and of course, there is always Amnesty International.
The Mexican Solidarity Network
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SUPPORT demands for justice for women in Juarez and Chihuahua in the following ways:
1) Organize a screening of On the Edge by Steev Hize (see info at bottom of this page) in your community as part of an educational event. You can purchase a copy of the video through Mexico Solidarity Network or from Steev directly. If you wish, we can arrange for a representative from the MSN to come to your community co-present with this powerful documentary. Contact msn@mexicosolidarity.org or call 773.583.7728.
2) Organize a delegation with your community, church or school to Juarez. Meet the people struggling against impunity and for justice in Juarez. Visit the colonias. Speak to maquila workers about their lives and working conditions. Return to the US with a renewed sense of how and why people in the US have a unique responsibility to fight for women's security and dignity. The Mexico Solidarity Network can help you organize the delegation. Contact MSN@MexicoSolidarity.org or call 773-583-7728 for details.
3) Host a speaking tour with an activist from Ciudad Jaurez or Chihuahua. The MSN organizes frequent speaking tours through the US. Contact MSN@MexicoSolidarity.org for details.
4) Sign on to an on-line petition in support of the families:
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/JUAREZ/petition.html
5) Donate to grassroots organizations in Juarez and Chihuahua that are in need of funds to keep their vital work going. Donate through MSN and 100% of the money is passed on to local projects working to support victim's families, to educate people about the crisis, and to defend the falsely accused. Send check or money order to: MSN, 4834 N. Springfield, Chicago, IL 60625 and indicate that it is for Chihuahua organizations on your check. You can also donate online via our secure server.
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Here is the site for Women of Juarez. They seem to only have a petition online, but check it out and see.
You can donate to Casa Amiga, a women's advocacy group in Juarez and the surrounding area. They provide "free, confidential, and professional services to people who experience situations of physical, emotional, or sexual violence."
The website for this documentary (That I need to see! Whoa!)Senorita Extravida, has a bunch of ways to help that look pretty great.
...and of course, there is always Amnesty International.