[GVCP] GVCP Newsletter 0216

February 10, 2016

Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace
Founded 1972  “Human Race Not Arms Race”
PO Box 363 Geneseo NY 14454  
<www.gvcp.org>  585-624-3673

February 9, 2016


 Dear GVCP Member:

 NEXT REGULAR GVCP MEETING is SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, 1:00 PM (Lunch), 1:30 PM (Meeting).  Omega Restaurant, 4182 Lakeville Rd (Route 20A) Geneseo.

Save the Date: Thursday, March 3rd, 7:00 PM.  SUNY Geneseo Campus, location TBA.  “On the Side of the Road.”  Full-length documentary about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Guest speakers invited.  (More details to follow.)  Co-sponsored by Geneseo Peace Action and GVCP.

This Month’s Letter: Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act  
 
The Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act is forthcoming legislation from Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). The act seeks to improve the ability of the United States to work proactively to prevent genocide and mass atrocities by institutionalizing and strengthening existing efforts.  It does this by:
 
Authorizing the Atrocities Prevention Board; Authorizing the Complex Crises Fund; Training all Foreign Service officers in recognizing early warning signs of emerging atrocities or genocide; Providing training to prevent or respond to these early warning signs. In essence, this act makes atrocities prevention the official policy of the United States.
[Adapted from The Peace Alliance and Friends Committee on National Legislation]

 Letter to Sen. Gillibrand: Thank you for cosponsoring the Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act.
 
Letter to Sen. Schumer: Please support the forthcoming Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, sponsored by Sen. Ben Cardin.  By addressing conflicts before they erupt into widespread violence, this legislation could help save prevent suffering and save lives.
 
Sen. Charles Schumer                                                 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
100 State Street                                                           100 State Street
Rochester, NY 14614                                                   Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: (585) 263-5866                                                Phone: (585) 263-6250
 

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