International Campaign in Support of Palestinian Political Prisoners

From: mahmudahmad72@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 18, 2010
info@freepalestinianprisoners.com 

International Campaign in Support of Palestinian Political Prisoners
The Free Palestine Alliance and Addameer are calling for days of action during the
week of April 11 – 17 in support of Palestinian Political Prisoners. 
 April 17, 2010 marks the 34th anniversary of Palestinian Political Prisoners Day.
As this historic and important day approaches, several Palestinian organizations
and solidarity partners feel it is a critical time, now more than ever, to shed
light on the unsung and sometimes forgotten heroes of the ongoing struggle to
liberate Palestine.  There are a total of 7,300 Arab prisoners.  Among them are 33
women and 300 children.  400 are from Jerusalem and the 1948 occupied Palestinian
areas, 745 from Gaza Strip, and 6,155 from the West Bank.

Commemorate Palestinian Political Prisoners Day
April 17, 2010

We encourage all to organize local events to spread awareness on this critical issue
by holding workshops, teach-ins, film screenings and various activities throughout
the week.

On Saturday April 17, 2010, bring together community and allies to fly kites in
support of the thousands of Palestinian political prisoners.

For more information visit:
www.freepalestinianprisoners.com