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International Human Rights Day Actions

New York City - December 10, 2005

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Iraq War Funeral Procession - December 9, 2005

War Resisters March Through New York City
On The Eve Of International Human Rights Day

Funeral March Press Release

Despite bitter cold and wind War Resisters vigiled at the Washington Square Arch...	...and then marched against the Iraq War.
They were led by Wobbly drummer Kenny Wollesen and other percussionists...	...including peace activist Todd Eaton (as junior Wobbly Nat Good looked on)
The WRL and friends carried coffins down 5th Avenue:	(L to R) Sally Marx marches as Jenny and Ann of CodePINK carry a shrouded coffin representing the Iraqi victims of US Foreign Policy
	The NYC War Resisters League Funeral Procession is a monthly event. For more information write us at: nycwrl@att.net Or visit us at: http://www.warresisters.org

Vigil At Vito Fossella's Office - December 10, 2005

Debra Anderson of Peace Action Staten Island
whose husband recently returned from Iraq.

Staten Island Vigil Press Release

Staten Island Peace Activists visit the office of Chickenhawk Congressman Vito Fossella	Spelling out what we want!
Debbie (left) and Lisa (right) say: Honk for Peace	George Mcananama (Vets For Peace) explains the cost of war.
Mike May (IWW) gets his signs together...	As passing cars signal their support.
Braving the cold - Peace Action Staten Island the War Resisters League and others...

Witness Against Torture Solidarity Vigil - December 10, 2005

The three activists who called the vigil - self described 'knuckleheads
from New York' inspired by the heroism of the Witness Marchers.
(From left to right): Todd Eaton, Tom Good and Jim Klicker

Press Release Vigil Flier (Word Doc)

Witness Against Torture - Original Statements
Call To Action	Initial Press Release	Letter To Activists
Witness Against Torture Website: www.witnesstorture.org

Jim Klicker gives an interview.	Jim (left) and friend hold the vigil banner. NOTE: the Washington Square Peace Vigil is held daily from 5:30 to 6:30 PM
The only thing HOT this December evening was the pink of the War Resisters League signs...	A frozen Mike Levinson of the WRL.
A Brooklyn Parent for Peace bundles up to stay warm...	Coffins at Christmas: The legacy of George W. Bush
Wobblies Tom Good (left) and Tomer Malchi (right) One Big Union - The Industrial Workers of the World	Ed Majian leaflets while Jim holds vigil...
	Sister Liz (far right) and friend wear WRL "bibs" with photos of US and Iraqi victims of the war...
Mike stays warm by telling jokes...

Catholic Worker Solidarity Vigil - December 12, 2005

Bearing Witness Against Torture
At New York City's Union Square

David McReynolds (Socialist Party) Leaflets	45 Vigilers Turned Out On A Very Cold Night To Stand In Solidarity With Our Comrades Vigiling And Fasting Outside Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Including Organizer Jim Regan (far right)	The Sign Says It All (Thanks Faisal!)
Using Spaghetti To Light Our Candles	Vicki Rovere (WRL) and Tom Good (IWW/WRL)

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