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FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION<\/p>\n

Here are events and application deadlines in February that were previously listed on the CPNN page for upcoming virtual events<\/a>. Where possible links are provided to recordings of the events. Unless otherwise noted they are in English.<\/p>\n

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Feb 4, 2021 05:45 PM GMT (London)
\nLiverpool StW: The Assange case: what next?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speakers:
\nJohn McDonnell MP
\nKristinn Hrafnsson, editor in chief of WikiLeaks
\nDeepa Driver, Haldane Society court reporter
\nAlan Gibbons, Labour activist and author
\n— Click here for a recording of the event<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, February 4, 2021, 12:00-1:00 EST
\nGerald Horne discusses his book, The Dawning of the Apocalypse: The Roots of Slavery, White Supremacy, Settler Colonialism, and Capitalism.<\/strong><\/p>\n

— sponsored by the New Haven Free Public Library
\nAcclaimed historian Gerald Horne joins us for a virtual lunch hour discussion of his book, The Dawning of the Apocalypse: The Roots of Slavery, White Supremacy, Settler Colonialism, and Capitalism in the Long Sixteenth Century. Horne is John J. and Rebecca Moores Professor of African American History at the University of Houston. He has published more than three dozen books, including The Apocalypse of Settler Colonialism and Jazz and Justice, both by Monthly Review Press.
\n.. The Dawning of the Apocalypse is a riveting revision of the \u201ccreation myth\u201d of settler colonialism and how the United States was formed. Here, Gerald Horne argues forcefully that, in order to understand the arrival of colonists from the British Isles in the early seventeenth century, one must first understand the \u201clong sixteenth century\u201d\u2013 from 1492 until the arrival of settlers in Virginia in 1607.
\nDuring this prolonged century, Horne contends, \u201cwhiteness\u201d morphed into \u201cwhite supremacy,\u201d and allowed England to co-opt not only religious minorities but also various nationalities throughout Europe, thus forging a muscular bloc that was needed to confront rambunctious Indigenes and Africans. In retelling the bloodthirsty story of the invasion of the Americas, Horne recounts how the fierce resistance by Africans and their Indigenous allies weakened Spain and enabled London to dispatch settlers to Virginia in 1607. These settlers laid the groundwork for the British Empire and its revolting spawn that became the United States of America.
\n— No registration necessary. Join us in Zoom using this link: https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/81097812539
\n— This event will also stream live on our Facebook Page. Click here for the recording<\/a>.
\n— For more information, email Isaac Shub at ishub@nhfpl.org or call 203-946-8130.<\/p>\n

Saturday, February 6 at 2 PM EST
\nBuilding the Antiwar Movement Under the Biden Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n

This will be a discussion with UNAC [Unied National Antiwar Coalition] administrative committee members:
\nBahman Azad, Ajamu Baraka, Judy Bello, Sara Flounders, Margaret Flowers, Margaret Kimberley, Cassia Laham, Autumn Lake, Joe Lombardo, Jeff Mackler, Rhonda Ramiro)
\n— Click here for the youtube recording<\/a><\/p>\n

February 7-8 (see program<\/a> for times)
\nPyeongChang Peace Forum (PPF) 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experts from around the world will discuss concrete approaches and effective campaigns to abolish war and eliminate nuclear weapons, key objectives of the United Nations, with the aim of achieving these no later than 2045, the 100th anniversary of the UN.
\n— You are cordially invited to register for the three sessions on Peace ans SDGs hosted PNND, APSD, PCK in partnership with many international CSOs during the PPF 2021.
\nThe outcome of the sessions will be incorporated into the PyeongChang Agenda for Peace (PCAP) 2021.
\nA zoom or youtube link and background materials will be sent to those who have registered here in advance.
\n— Click here for the recording of day 1.<\/a>
\n— Click here for the recording of day 2.<\/a>
\n— Click here for the recording of the closing ceremony<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 9 p.m. (EST)
\nAsia-Pacific Political Economy: Dynamics and Their Implications<\/strong> <\/p>\n

In recent decades, the Asia\/Indo-Pacific region has been transformed by unprecedented economic growth, driven in significant measure by globalization, law wage production, growing economic inequality, repressive labor laws, technological coemption and disregard for the environment. With the world\u2019s three largest economies the region is responsible for 60 percent of global gross domestic product.
\n–Impacting these dynamics are the impacts of the pandemic, the U.S.-Chinese trade war including sanctions and restrictions on technological export, China\u2019s Belt and Road, the recent Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, competition for control of the South China Sea, and increasing military tensions across the region.
\n— The newly launched Asia-Pacific Working Group will host a webinar providing background and analysis about the political economy of the Asia\/Indo-Pacific region.
\n— Featured speakers will be:
\nWalden Bello, Focus on Global South & University of the Philippines
\nJuliet Lu, Cornell University
\nAchin Vanaik, Transnational Institute and University of Delhi (ret)
\n— You can watch the recording here<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, Feb. 11, 7:00 \u2013 8:00 pm EST =
\nFri, February 12, 2021, 1:00 AM \u2013 2:00 AM CET
\nMohonk Consultations (USA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please join us for an online panel presentation on how to overcome polarization and find common ground. Our speakers will highlight practical approaches, building on the 125-year living tradition of peacebuilding at Mohonk Mountain House. Our panel members and the titles of their presentations are as follows:
\n— Dennis Kucinich, “Stepping Out of Polarization”
\n— Lester Strong, founder and director of the Peaceful Guardians Initiative, “The Four Gateways of Communication
\n— Dior Williams, Rondout Valley High School student and member of its Human Rights Club, “The Importance of Humility”
\n— It is clear that we are in a period of intense polarization in the US and in many areas around the globe. Recent events have given hope that a shift may be underway, presenting us with an opportunity to change the perspective of enmity to one of collaboration and unity in working toward a common understanding. Tools for avoiding conflict and finding common ground are extraordinarily useful and needed at this unique time, as is the spreading of goodwill. How can each of us, in our own way, be part of a solution?
\n— Visit our website for more details, including speaker biographies.<\/a>
\n— REGISTER HERE<\/a>
\n— Click here to see a recording of the event<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, February 12, 2021\u00a0\u2022\u00a010:00 – 11:30 AM\u00a0EST (GMT-05:00)
\nWebinar: Bahrain 10 Years After<\/strong><\/p>\n

10 years after the Bahraini government violently cracked down on mass pro-democracy protests in February 2011, the country remains riven by levels of unrest, political crisis, and human rights violations. Bahrainis continue to protest and demonstrate almost nightly, continuing their calls for greater political and economic freedoms as well as greater respect for human, civil, and political rights. The government continues to meet these demonstrations with force and violence, arresting dissidents and critics, and filling jails with peaceful protesters. These moves by the government have not led to sustainable peace, but have helped fuel dissatisfaction among many.
\n— After four years of the Trump administration’s total disregard for human rights in U.S. policy toward Bahrain, this panel will discuss what steps Congress and Biden\u2019s administration should take to address the ongoing crisis in Bahrain. The panel will address the efforts to release political prisoners and end the culture of impunity in the country. In addition, the panel will address ways to pressure the Biden administration to end U.S. military support for the Bahraini government.
\n— Moderator: David Swanson
\n— Panelists:
\nHusain Abdulla\u00a0\u00a0
\nAli Mushaima
\nMedea Benjamin
\nBarbara Wien
\n— Participants had the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists.
\n— Click here for a recording of the event.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday 14 Feb., 2021, 3 PM, EST
\nZOOM with Dr. FRANK ROMANO on ICC decision re: ISRAELI WAR CRIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n

The program will be moderated by activist\/artist Jacqueline Taylor Basker, New York City.
\n— Lawyer Frank Romano was one of the lawyers submitting a brief to the ICC to accuse Israel of war crimes. Hear his amazing story that involved his kidnapping, jailing, escape and evasion of Israeli authorities so he could complete his brief! We will also discuss briefly the ICC – International Criminal Court – its history and function.
\n— The event will be recorded so If you cannot join in then, send an email to Jacqueline Taylor Basker for a link to the event at: jtaylorbasker@gmail.com.
\n— Here is the recording of the event.<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday, Feb 15th from 7-8pm EST \/ 4-5pm Pacific time.
\nCampaign Nonviolence Organizer Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Calling all Campaign Nonviolence Organizers,
\n— If you can’t make it, please fill out this short survey. This is another way to participate in the conversation and share responses to the discussion prompts we’ll explore on Monday. We will also be planning more calls throughout the year at different days\/times.
\n— On Monday, we’ll explore:
\nWhat\u2019s most exciting to you about building a culture of nonviolence?
\nWhat are you interested in working on this year?
\nWhat pro-tips can you share with your fellow organizers?
\nWhat\u2019s YOUR vision for Campaign Nonviolence in 2021?
\n— Register here<\/a><\/p>\n

February 18 at 8 p.m. EST
\nFor Peace in Korea, No More War Drills!<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the U.S. and South Korea scheduled to resume massive wargames targeted against North Korea, Women Cross the DMZ has organized a webinar, For Peace in Korea, No More War Drills!
\n— Speakers include: Wooksik Cheong, Director of Peace Network (South Korea), Catherine Killough, Advocacy and Leadership Coordinator of Women Cross DMZ (US), and Jovanni Reyes, Member Coordinator of About Face: Veterans Against War (US)
\nClick here for the youtube recording of the event.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wednesday, February 18, at 7 am EST (Boston)
\nU.S.-China Relations: Challenges and Prospects for Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific<\/strong><\/p>\n

Joseph Gerson will be joining Prof. Wang Danning for an International Peace Bureau webinar.
\nDiscussants include Anurada Chenoy from India, Enkhsaikhan Jargalsaikhan from Mongolia, and Lee Jun-kyu from South Korea.
\n— YouTube video of webinar available here<\/a><\/p>\n

February 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm GMT
\nConflict, Peace, & Covid-19<\/strong><\/p>\n

— Sponsored by the Political Settlement Research Programme
\n— This event will offer insights into how local and regional actors in the MENA region and the African continent are responding to the pandemic. Panellists will introduce their research on the response to Covid-19 in the following areas:
\n— Iraq and Syria: Dr Juline Beaujouan will examine how the pandemic has affected political trust and social cohesion in northwest Syria.
\n— Yemen: Robert Wilson will explore how local actors in Yemen could support the response to Covid-19 by navigating regional and sub-regional local dynamics, alongside early insights into how security actors are enforcing Covid measures in Taiz.
\n— There will be ample opportunity for questions from the audience after the presentations.
\n— The webinar will be held over Zoom, with joining links emailed to participants ahead of the event. Register here<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 \u2013 2:00PM EST
\n\u201cThe Story of Forgiveness\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

We warmly invite you to the premiere of \u201cThe Story of Forgiveness,\u201d presented by The Stanford University Forgiveness Project and PEPSTAR. In this inaugural event, we will be screening the short film, \u201cAdmissions\u201d, starring Academy Award nominee, James Cromwell, and winner of 26 international awards.
\n— This will be followed by a moderated discussion with a distinguished panel that will focus on the intersection of peace and forgiveness. For more information please click the button to view and download the flyer<\/a>.
\n— Link for Zoom Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n

February 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm MST (Calgary, Canada)
\nPanel on Student Leadership and Activism<\/strong><\/p>\n

sponsored by Educators for Peace and Justice
\n— We are excited to have five student activists sit on our panel to discuss student activism and leadership: Nyakier Buong, Tanisha D, Alicia Aikens, Chase Cardinal, and Erin Knight!
\n— We will be learning more about how these leaders were inspired, what opportunities they have had to be leaders, and what they think teachers can do to support students! These students are working to bring change in the Canadian communities that they are part of.
\n— Join us in discussion on how educators can continue to support their students and work for a better tomorrow. Additionally, all participants will be given the opportunity to ask our panelists any questions they may have.
\n— Join Zoom meeting here<\/a><\/p>\n

Feb. 22, 3 PM EST\/12 PM Pacific Time
\nJulian Assange Appeal & the First Amendment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sponsored by the United National Antiwar Coalition
\n— An online panel discussion on the persecution of Julian Assange. A British judge has recently blocked his extradition from the UK to the US, where he would face unprecedented charges that aim to criminalize basic journalistic activity. The US is appealing that decision, but the indictment against Assange was drawn up during the Trump administration, and the newly elected Biden DOJ should take a new look at the case and drop the charges.
\n— Our panel will give an overview of Assange’s case, the threat his prosecution poses to the First Amendment, and the latest on his legal proceedings in the UK.
\n— Hear: Alice Walker, Mumia Abu-Jamel, Nathan Fuller & Joe Lombardo with Jeff Mackler moderating
\n— For more information: AssangeDefense.org<\/a>
\n— Click here for the recording of the event on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 23 at 10 am EST (Boston)
\nNuclear disarmament webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Peace and Planet international network will be holding the first of a series of nuclear disarmament webinars, as we build toward this summer\u2019s Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Review Conference. Titled The International Nuclear Disarmament Agenda, it will feature Oleg Bodrov of the Public Council of the South Coast of the Gulf of Finland (Russia), Jackie Cabasso of the Western States Legal Foundation (US), Ariel Denis of the International Peace Bureau (France), Sharon Dolev of the Middle East Treaty Organization (Israel).
\n— Click here for a recording of the event.<\/a><\/p>\n

Feb 24, 2021 07:00 PM EST
\nIs Nonviolent Policing Possible?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Center for Nonviolent Solutions presents:
\nCharles Alphin Sr. a retired police captain and veteran trainer in Kingian Nonviolence who thinks that nonviolent policing is possible. Join us for an engaging evening on nonviolence and policing.
\n— A close associate of civil rights leader Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr, Mr. Alphin has provided trainings in Kingian Nonviolence around the world and to numerous police departments in the US including Atlanta, GA, St. Louis, MO, Detroit, MI, Beaumont, TX, Providence, RI, Oakland, and Beverly Hills, CA.
\n— YouTube recording of the event<\/a><\/p>\n

Feb 26, 2021 01:00 PM EST
\nDialogue: \u201cWomen Artists Making an Impact\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

NGO Committee on Sustainable Development
\nOur Dialogue will highlight women artists who are having an impact in their communities through their social good initiatives. They are empowering women of all ages to be leaders with a focus on sustainable solutions to support the United Nations 2030 Agenda for the SDGs so we “Leave No One Behind.” In addition we will focus on the UN75 Peoples’ Declaration for the UN We Need and the futuree we want.
\n— Webinar registration<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, 26 February 2021, 15:30 CET
\nWebinar del Progetto “L’intersezione sessismo-razzismo”: InTRATTAbili
\nWebinar on the project “The intersection of sexism and racism”: InTRATTAbili<\/strong><\/p>\n

The webinar will take place through the “Zoom” platform. The event will be recorded and followed by the Facebook pages of the sponsoring associations. English \/ Italian – Italian \/ English translation is provided.
\n— Il progetto “L\u2019intersezione sessismo\/razzismo: rete di donne contro la violenza”, promosso dalle associazioni IParticipate, Progetto Arcobaleno e AntropoLogiche, finanziato da Fondazione Marchi, organizza Venerd\u00ec 26 febbraio 2021 (ore 15.30 – 1730) il webinar “InTRATTAbili: schiavit\u00f9 contemporanee e il caso della tratta delle donne” di confronto e incontro con alcune tra le principali realt\u00e0 dell\u2019associazionismo femminile sul territorio di Firenze, Scandicci, Pisa che si occupano delle schiavit\u00f9 contemporanee e in particolare della tratta, nel quadro dell\u2019intersezione sessismo\/razzismo. Ospite d\u2019onore Meena Patel, da Londra fondatrice delle Southall Black Sisters, che con i loro 40 anni di attivit\u00e0 sia sociale che politica allarga al confronto internazionale su questi temi.
\n— The project “The intersection of sexism \/ racism: a network of women against violence”, promoted by the IParticipate associations, Progetto Arcobaleno and AntropoLogiche, financed by Fondazione Marchi, organizes the webinar “Intractable: slavery on Friday 26 February 2021 (3.30 – 1730) and the case of the trafficking of women “of confrontation and encounter with some of the main realities of women’s associations in the territory of Florence, Scandicci, Pisa that deal with contemporary slavery and in particular with trafficking, within the framework of the intersection of sexism \/ racism. Guest of honor Meena Patel, founder of the Southall Black Sisters from London, who with their 40 years of both social and political activity has expanded to international debate on these issues.
\n— Click here for more information<\/a><\/p>\n

Feb 27, 2021 04:00 PM EST
\nTraining on the New Sanctions Kill Toolkit<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sanctions Kill coalition created a new toolkit that anyone can use to educate their organization, group or community about what economic sanctions are, the impact they have, why they are illegal and how they also hurt people in the United States. The toolkit is composed of a 20-minute slideshow, a sample script and resources.
\n— You are invited to a webinar to learn more about the toolkit, hear a sample presentation and ask questions. This is led by members of groups in the Sanctions Kill coalition. All who are interested are welcome. Please spread the word.
\n— Zoom register here<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday February 27 from 5:30 – 7:00pm Central European Time
\nLet’s talk Nuclear Disarmament <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sponsored by UNFOLD ZERO, the UN Youth Association of Denmark and Youth Fusion
\n— The program includes experts on global initiatives for nuclear disarmament, nuclear weapons & the law, Danish nuclear weapons policy, gender & disarmament, and the inter-generational impact of the B-52 nuclear weapons bomber accident at Thule airbase in 1968 (which Youth Fusion has recently raised in UN Human Rights Committees).
\n— Click here to register for the event<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sunday, February 28, 2021 \u2022 5:00 PM \u2022 Eastern Standard Time
\nThe journey to a world free of nuclear weapons \u2013 where we are and how you can get involved<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Florida Peace & Justice Alliance Presents: “The journey to a world free of nuclear weapons \u2013 where we are and how you can get involved” with presentations by Dr. Lynn Ringenberg of PSR-Florida and David Combs of the Union of Concerned Scientists
\n— Host Contact Info: Al Mytty, amytty@hcamllc.com
\n— Click here for a recording of the event.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, 28 February 2021 at 2:00 to 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
\nGlobal Town Hall<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Project Save the World invites you to our next monthly Global Town Hall. On the last Sunday of every month, we hold an open meeting on Zoom for activists worldwide who are addressing issues of militarism (especially nuclear weapons), global warming, famine, pandemics, radioactive contamination, and\/or cyber risks. We talk for two hours with our video cameras on (not just audio, please), edit the recording, and put it on YouTube, Facebook, and our website: https:\/\/tosavetheworld.ca and then we publicize it widely.
\n— Zoom URL<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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