BREAKING THE PROPAGANDA OF SILENCE: A BENEFIT FOR RAWA October 7th 2006 marks the 5th anniversary of the start of Operation Enduring Freedom; violence is on the rise in Afghanistan and Afghan women are still struggling for their rights. The Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA), the oldest womens political group in Afghanistan, continues the struggle against war and fundamentalism.
Join internationally renowned playwright Eve Ensler (Vagina Monologues, V-day), recording artist Michelle Shocked, actor and activist Mimi Kennedy, and Zoya, a member of RAWA for an unforgettable afternoon. Plus exclusive a sneak film preview of A View from a Grain of Sand by Meena Nanji. This event will be emceed by Sonali Kolhatkar (KPFK, AWM). WHEN: Saturday October 7th, 2006 ~ Reception begins 4 pm, event begins 5 pm WHERE: Cinespace in Hollywood (6356 Hollywood Blvd at Ivar) TICKETS: Seating is limited - make reservations at 661.609.1597. $125 Platinum Level - admission to private reception, gift bag and preferred seating $60 Gold Level - reserved seating $25 Student Level - general seating (no reservations required). ** all proceeds will benefit RAWA's social and political projects ** ORGANIZED BY: Afghan Womens Mission and RAWA Supporters of Southern California CO-SPONSORS: Amnesty International USA, AWARE in Long Beach, ¡Cafe Intifada!, Code Pink, Global Voices for Justice, ICUJP: Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, Los Angeles Greens, Office of the Americas, Women in Black-LA, and The Womens Rights Committee of Human Rights Watch. For more information, visit www.afghanwomensmission.org -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.4/449 - Release Date: 9/15/2006 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAAMN: Los Angeles Alternative Media Network --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Digest: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Help: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive1: <http://www.egroups.com/messages/laamn> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Archive2: <http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/laamn/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/laamn/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
