Join the Caravan for Peace
Victims of Mexico’s drug war have been sharing their stories as part of the Caravan for Peace for nearly a month now. The Caravan has travelled across the United States to spread the message that the war on drugs is a failed strategy, and the stories from those who have lost loved ones to the violence illustrate that point in a powerful way. Now Javier Sicilia and the Caravan are in Washington D.C. and they need your support. The Quixote Center is a national co-sponsor of the Caravan, and we hope that those of you living in or near Washington can attend some of the events Tuesday and Wednesday.
Below is a schedule of events published by the Latin America Working Group. Please join us as we welcome the Caravan for Peace, and help spread the word about these events, especially the closing march and vigil on Wednesday.
Schedule of Events
Monday, September 10th
7 pm Rally at Freedom Plaza to Welcome the Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity to Washington, D.C. ( Freedom Plaza: Pennsylvania Avenue between 13th and 14th Streets, NW)
Tuesday, September 11th
8:30-10am The Peace Movement in Mexico: Efforts to Bring Justice to the Victims of Violence in the Country
Sponsored by the Mexico Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
12-2pm Panel with Members of the Caravan for Peace
Sponsored by the American University Kay Spiritual Life Center
4400 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
6:00-7:30pm U.S. Guns and Violence in Mexico: A Bi-national Call for Solutions
Sponsored by LAWG, the Washington Office on Latin America, and the Elliot School of International Affairs at George Washington University
1957 E Street Northwest
Lindner Family Commons
Wednesday, September 12th
5:30- 9pm Vigil and Procession for Peace
5:30- Welcome at St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church (1525 Newton St. NW)
6:30-Procession begins from St. Stephen’s down 16th St. towards Meridian Hill Park/Malcolm X Park
7:30-9-Music & Caravan Closing (16th St. & Euclid St.)