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** COLOMBIAN HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS SPEAKING WED, 4/4 **
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Michael G Hinczewski)
Mon Apr 2 18:31:43 2001
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Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2001 18:31:16 -0400
From: Michael G Hinczewski <mgh@MIT.EDU>
Hi everyone,
Two important Colombian human rights activists are coming to MIT to speak
Wednesday evening:
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"HUMAN RIGHTS IN COLOMBIA: Eyewitness accounts of the impact of
U.S. policies on the grassroots struggle for peace"
a talk with:
REGULO MADERO, president of CREDHOS, a Colombian human rights organization
CARLOS PALACIOS, former priest; organizer of the Putumayo Project of Peaceful
Coexistence
WHEN: Wednesday, April 4th, 8pm
WHERE: MIT, Bldg. 2, Rm. 105 (for directions see below)
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This tour has been organized by the Colombia Human Rights Network and
the US/Colombia Coordinating office to promote peace and human rights
in Colombia through non-violent means. It is co-sponsored by Colombia
Vive, MIT/Harvard Amnesty International, MIT Social Justice
Cooperative.
More details:
REGULO MADERO, the president of CREDHOS, a human rights
organization, will discuss the the history and current situation in
Barrancabermeja, a city in Colombia's main oil production region in
the Magdalena Medio, one of Colombia's most violent regions. He will
also discuss his difficult and dangerous work of defending human
rights in this context.
CARLOS PALACIOS, a former priest and current organizer of the Putumayo
Project of Peaceful Coexistence, will address the impact of
U.S. fumigation on human rights and the grassroots struggle for peace
in the Putumayo department, the area where U.S.-backed
counternarcotics offensives began late last year.
Directions to Building 2, room 105, MIT:
From the main entrance to MIT (77 Massachusetts Ave): follow the steps up
from Mass Ave, through the main lobby, into the long hallway (the so-called
"Infinite Corridor"). About three-quarters of the way down the corridor,
there will be a sign for Buildings 4 and 2 off to the right. Turn onto this
hallway and take it to the end. Turning the corner on the left will be
Bldg. 2, rm. 105 (the classroom is labeled 2-105).
From the MBTA Red Line (Kendall/MIT stop): After getting off the T, take
Main Street west (away from the river) for two blocks and make a left onto
Ames Street. Turn right onto the main MIT campus after passing the
wedge-shaped building. Follow the walkway down to the far side of the
courtyard. In the center of the row of buildings will be an entrance onto
the Infinite Corridor. Follow the corridor a short way until you see a sign
for Bldg. 4 and 2 pointing to the left. Turn onto this hallway, follow it
to the end, and turning the corner on the left will be Bldg. 2, rm. 105
(the classroom is labeled 2-105.)
Cathy Crumbley
Program Director
Lowell Center for Sustainable Production
University of Massachusetts Lowell
One University Ave.
Lowell, MA 01854
phone: 978-934-2980
fax: 978-452-5711
email: Cathy_Crumbley@uml.edu
www.uml.edu/centers/lcsp/
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<font face="Arial, Helvetica"><b>THE IMPACT OF PLAN COLOMBIA ON
CIVILIANS<br>
Voices from the Conflict Zones <br>
<br>
</b>Two opportunities to meet with two important Colombian grassroots
leaders when they come to Boston next week to report on how the U.S.
funded Plan Colombia package is affecting their communities. <br>
<br>
REGULO MADERO, the president of CREDHOS, a human rights organization,
will discuss the <br>
the history and current situation in Barrancabermeja, a city in
Colombia's main oil produc tion <br>
region in the Magdalena Medio, one of Colombia's most violent regions. He
will also discuss his difficult and dangerous work of defending human
rights in this context. <br>
<br>
CARLOS PALACIOS, a former priest and current organizer of the Putumayo
Project of Peaceful Coexistence, will address the impact of U.S.
fumigation on human rights and the grassroots struggle for peace in the
Putumayo department, the area where U.S.-backed counternarcotics
offensives began late last year. <br>
<br>
You can see them at these two bilingual events:<br>
<br>
Sunday, April 1, 5 pm at the Community Church of Boston, 565
Boylston St., Boston<br>
(there will also be food and music). Sponsored by Colombia Vive,
Voices in Action, and the Community Church of Boston. <br>
<br>
Wednesday, April 4, 8:00pm at MIT- Building. 2, room. 105.
Sponsored by Colombia Vive, MIT/Harvard Amnesty International, and MIT
Social Justice Cooperative <br>
<br>
This tour has been organized by the Colombia Human Rights Network and the
US/Colombia Coordinating office to promote peace and human rights in
Colombia through non-violent means. <br>
<br>
Directions to the Community Church of Boston:<br>
Greenline Subway to Copley Square. Walk half a block to <br>
Community Church, on the third floor, above the White Star Tavern. <br>
<br>
Directions to Building 2, room 105, MIT:<br>
From the main entrance to MIT (77 Massachusetts Ave): follow the steps
up from Mass Ave, through the main lobby, into the long hallway (the
so-called "Infinite Corridor"). About three-quarters of the way
down the corridor, there will be a sign for Buildings 4 and 2 off to the
right. Turn onto this hallway and take it to the end. Turning the corner
on the left will be Bldg. 2, rm. 105 (the classroom is labeled
2-105).<br>
<br>
From the MBTA Red Line (Kendall/MIT stop): After getting off the T, take
Main Street west (away from the river) for two blocks and make a left
onto Ames Street. Turn right onto the main MIT campus after passing the
wedge-shaped building. Follow the walkway down to the far side of the
courtyard. In the center of the row of buildings will be an entrance onto
the Infinite Corridor. Follow the corridor a short way until you see a
sign for Bldg. 4 and 2 pointing to the left. Turn onto this hallway,
follow it to the end, and turning the corner on the left will be Bldg. 2,
rm. 105 (the classroom is labeled 2-105.)<br>
<br>
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<div>Cathy Crumbley</div>
<div>Program Director</div>
<div>Lowell Center for Sustainable Production</div>
<div>University of Massachusetts Lowell</div>
<div>One University Ave.</div>
<div>Lowell, MA 01854</div>
<div>phone: 978-934-2980</div>
<div>fax: 978-452-5711</div>
<div>email: Cathy_Crumbley@uml.edu</div>
<a href="http://www.uml.edu/centers/lcsp/" EUDORA=AUTOURL>www.uml.edu/centers/lcsp/</a>
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