Webinar: Faith community response to crisis in Syria/Iraq
The Justice and Peace office of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men invites you to join a special webinar on Friday, Feb. 27. Congress is likely to vote on a new Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) around the first week of March. We’ve seen the serious consequences of the previous AUMF’s in 2001 and 2002.
Join us for this webinar on the following:
How can the faith community respond more fully, clearly, and effectively to the crisis in Syria and Iraq? We will discuss the regional dynamics such as the background, role of regional players, and key proposals. Then we will discuss the U.S. role in the crisis in terms of our strategic policy, the Authorization for Use of Military Force, our impact on the region, and potential policy shifts. Finally, we will propose one or two action items for the faith community to engage. There will be time for discussion from all participants.
Main speakers:
Raed Jarrar (*Born and lived in Iraq)
Policy Impact Coordinator
American Friends Service Committee
Elizabeth Beavers
Legislative Associate on Militarism and Civil Liberties
Friends Committee on National Legislation
Wardah Kalhid
Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellow in Middle East Policy
Friends Committee on National Legislation
Facilitators:
Marie Dennis
Co-President
Pax Christi International
Eli McCarthy, PhD
Director of Justice and Peace
Conference of Major Superiors of Men
*Once the host approves your registration request, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting.
For assistance
1. Go to https://pbucc.webex.com/pbucc/mc
2. On the left navigation bar, click “Support” or contact Mike Neuroth at: Neurothm@ucc.org
Photo of children in Aleppo, Syria by James Gordon, used courtesy of the Creative Commons licensing