On Wednesday, February 28, at 10 a.m., CAIR-NY will join “NYC 4 Ceasefire” for a press conference and rally to launch a 24-hour vigil at which participants will read the names of the almost 30,000 people killed by the far-right government of Israel in its genocidal campaign in Gaza.
Participants will also announce a campaign for the New York City Council to introduce and pass a resolution for a permanent ceasefire immediately.
The press conference will begin at 10 a.m. at the Broadway and Murray entrance to City Hall Park. It will kick off a 24-hour vigil and reading of the names.
WHAT: Press Conference & Rally to Launch 24 Hour Vigil
WHO: NYC 4 Ceasefire, a coalition of New York City residents & organizations calling on our City Council to demand a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Broadway and Murray entrance to City Hall Park
CONTACT: Afaf Nasher, Esq., CAIR-NY Executive Director, 917-669-4006, anasher@cair.com; Rabea Ali, CAIR-NY Communications Coordinator, 347-651-0954 rali@cair.com
CAIR-NY’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR-NY es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: Afaf Nasher, Esq., CAIR-NY Executive Director, 917-669-4006, anasher@cair.com; Rabea Ali, CAIR-NY Communications Coordinator, 347-651-0954, rali@cair.com ReplyForward
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