Events
03 / 5
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03 / 6
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03 / 7
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 03/07/2008 - 12:00am
End: 03/10/2008 - 12:00am
 Join CRLN members and friends on our annual Public Policy Delegation to Washington D.C. for Ecumenical Advocacy Days. For more information, follow this link http://www.crln.org/advocacy/advocacy_days_2008
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03 / 8
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Start: 03/07/2008 - 12:00am
End: 03/10/2008 - 12:00am
Join CRLN members and friends on our annual Public Policy Delegation to Washington D.C. for Ecumenical Advocacy Days. For more information, follow this link http://www.crln.org/advocacy/advocacy_days_2008
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03 / 9
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Start: 03/07/2008 - 12:00am
End: 03/10/2008 - 12:00am
Join CRLN members and friends on our annual Public Policy Delegation to Washington D.C. for Ecumenical Advocacy Days. For more information, follow this link http://www.crln.org/advocacy/advocacy_days_2008
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03 / 10
End: 12:00 am
Start: 03/07/2008 - 12:00am
End: 03/10/2008 - 12:00am
Join CRLN members and friends on our annual Public Policy Delegation to Washington D.C. for Ecumenical Advocacy Days. For more information, follow this link http://www.crln.org/advocacy/advocacy_days_2008
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04 / 10
Start: 8:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Join CISPES and Ricardo Calderon, a labor leador from the Salvadorian Union Front (Frente Sindical Salvadorenho or FSS) to hear about the effects of Free Trade on organized oworkers in El Salvador, the state of the Salvadoran labor movement, and how you can join in cross-border solidarity with the social movement of El Salvador as important presidential election approach in 2009. This event is hosted by the Committee In Solidarity with the Pople of El Salvador (CISPES). Location: No Exit Cafe 6970 N. Glenwood Chicago, IL 60626 For more information please call: 773-612-2559 | ||
04 / 11
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04 / 12
Start: 4:30 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Join Wellington UCC in celebrating their new commitment to the New Sanctuary Movement and the installation of CRLN board chair Dan Dale as their pastor. This will be a festive evening of music and dancing. Wellington UCC is located at:
615 W. Wellington Ave Contact Wellington UCC for additional information. | ||
04 / 13
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04 / 14
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04 / 15
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
The Fight for Worker Rights and the Colombian Free Trade Agreement
Dora Acero, a worker on La Fragrancia flower plantation in Colombia, will offer her personal testimony concerning worker rights in the Colombian flower industry, specifically in light of the pending free trade agreement with the United States. Dora's plantation is owned by US-based Dole Food Company, and her union, Untrafragrancia, has been involved in a labor struggle with Dole for over two years. Come meet Dora and learn how you can help her achieve the only existing contract for an independent union in the Colombian flower industry.
John Lindsay-Poland is currently co-director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) Task Force on Latin America and the Caribbean, a position in which he has served since 1989. Previously, he served with Peace Brigades International as a peace team member in Guatemala and El Salvador. He is editor of FOR's Puerto Rico/Colombia Update, and author of numerous articles and books on US militarism in Latin America. He has extensive knowledge of US foreign policy towards Colombia and will give context on the significance and potential impact of the pending free trade agreement.
DePaul University Lincoln Park Library, Rosati Room 300 2350 North Kenmore Avenue, Chicago IL
Refreshments will be served! For more information, contact Gilberto Villaseñor gvillas1@depaul.edu or Abbey Schumacher aschuma1@depaul.edu Sponsored by DePaul Women's Center, University Ministry, Study Abroad Program, Amnesty International (DePaul Chapter), International Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, Steans Center, Women and Gender Studies, Modern Languages Department, Chicagoans for a Peaceful Colombia, Chicago Trade with Justice Working Group, US LEAP, Progressive Democrats of America, Chicago Religious Leadership Network, and in collaboration with the Loyola University Latin American Studies Program
Currently, there are no contracts held by independent unions in the Colombian flower industry. Come learn how you can help to change that! | ||
04 / 16
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04 / 17
Start: 9:00 am
Start: 04/17/2008 - 9:00am
End: 04/20/2008 - 10:00am
CRLN board member Eunice Escobar will report on Afro-Colombian issues. For more information http://www.ushrnetwork.org/conference_2008.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Join CRLN at an important event on Colombia. Now especially, as Congress considers the Free Trade Agreement, its is critical to understand the situation in Colombia. Monsenor Hector Fabio Henao, the National Director of SNPS/Caritas - Colombia, and Martha Ines Romero, Country Manager-Colombia for Catholic Relief Services will speak at St. Vincent DePaul Church, 1010 W. Webster Avenue, Chicago, on Thursday April 17, beginning at 7:00 pm. Come join us!
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Phil and Lorie are both retired educators, active members of the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship and recipients of Peace and Justice Awards. Phil has served as an accompanier in Colombia to witness the safety of human rights workers whose lives are at risk. Join them for coffee and dessert at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2008 in the Guild Room at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2515 Central Avenue, Evanston, IL They will discuss the church's role in human rights advocacy illustrated through a slide show - power point presentation focusing on Colombia and the accompaniment program. For more information contact: Rev. Ann Rosewall: arosewall@northminpres.org or 847-869-9210 | ||
04 / 18
(all day)
Start: 04/17/2008 - 9:00am
End: 04/20/2008 - 10:00am
CRLN board member Eunice Escobar will report on Afro-Colombian issues. For more information http://www.ushrnetwork.org/conference_2008.
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04 / 19
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Start: 04/17/2008 - 9:00am
End: 04/20/2008 - 10:00am
CRLN board member Eunice Escobar will report on Afro-Colombian issues. For more information http://www.ushrnetwork.org/conference_2008.
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm
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04 / 20
End: 10:00 am
Start: 04/17/2008 - 9:00am
End: 04/20/2008 - 10:00am
CRLN board member Eunice Escobar will report on Afro-Colombian issues. For more information http://www.ushrnetwork.org/conference_2008.
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Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm
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04 / 21
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Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm
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04 / 22
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Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm
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04 / 23
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Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm
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04 / 24
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Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm
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04 / 25
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Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm
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04 / 26
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Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm
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04 / 27
End: 12:00 pm
Start: 04/19/2008 - 12:00am
End: 04/27/2008 - 12:00pm
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04 / 28
End: 9:00 pm
Start: 04/27/2008 - 9:00am
End: 04/28/2008 - 9:00pm
Join the Days of Prayer and Action for Colombia. Additional information can be found at www.peaceincolombia.org.
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04 / 29
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05 / 1
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
AFSC Annual Benefit: Celebrating 90 Years of Speaking Truth to Power Location: Gene Siskel Film Center More information TBD.
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05 / 10
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
The Chicago Metropolitan Sanctuary Alliance invites you to a special benefit event celebrating two years since the Montaño Arboleda family arrived in Sanctuary, fleeing death threats in their home country of Colombia. Will include an art sale, Afro-Colombian music, dance, and presentations on the intersection of work for peace and justice, art, and faith in Colombia today. Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Lake Street Church. 607 Lake Street, Evanston. (Corner of Lake St, and Chicago Ave.) Donations will contribute to providing sanctuary for the Montaño Arboleda family
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05 / 20
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm
Join CRLN Board Member Bishop John Manz and Bishop Raul Vera of Saltillo, Mexico for this reception. For additional information, please contact Jim at jvondracek@crln.org or at 773-293-2964.
Start: 7:00 pm
Bishop Raul Vera, a leading Mexican religious figure and articulate advocate for peace, justice and human rights will speak at St. Pius V Catholic Church, 1919 S. Ashland Avenue in Chicago. For more information, follow this link www.crln.org/bishop_raul_vera
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06 / 9
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Join CRLN at the Luncheon with Bishop Carlos Poma, an indigenous leader of the Methodist Church in Bolivia. More information TBD. For additional information please contact Jim at jvondracek@crln.org or at 773-293-2964.
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