D.C. woman fasts, holds vigil to honor Gazan womenIn solidarity with novelist Alice Walker and 58 others currently in Gaza
WHAT: D.C. activist to fast in solidarity with Alice Walker, 58 other delegates currently in Gaza WHEN: 11 a.m. March 8 to March 14WHERE: On the Lafayette Park side of the White House
WASHINGTON -- In solidarity with Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist Alice Walker and 58 others currently in war-torn Gaza, a D.C.-based CODEPINK activist will begin a week-long fast and vigil today outside the White House, calling for the Obama administration to urge the Israeli government to immediately end its border blockade on Gaza and halt settlement expansion in Palestinian land.
Leslie Angeline, who will sit with friends near Lafayette Park outside the White House, said her efforts will mark International Women's Day today, honor Gazan women and represent the wishes of the 60-member international delegation currently in Gaza, which returns March 14.
Egyptian authorities allowed the delegation, including Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist Alice Walker, the parents of American Rachel Corrie, who was killed in Gaza in 2003, and 57 others into Gaza March 7. it will meet with UN and rights' groups officials, Gazan civilians, and witness the damage from the 22-day Israeli attacks there earlier this year.
"I voted for President Obama because he promised change and peace," Angeline said. "It's time for him to prove he'll keep his word."
The UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) invited the delegation to Gaza to celebrate International Women's Day with the women of Gaza.
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Most of the CodePink Gaza delegation is back in Cairo after a very intense four days in Gaza. We love Liz and Leslie and Des and missed them every moment. We have a million pictures, video, stories, and lots of love to share when we get back to DC, AZ, SF, WA, and the rest of the world.
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