Big News! PCMDCB’s Spring Assembly will now be on Zoom! That means anyone can participate, no matter where they’re located. And it means that registration is now… Read more “Big News! PCMDCB’s Spring Assembly will now be on Zoom!”
Reel and Meal Presents – 4 short films about Muslim Refugees in Myanmar, Kashmir and Gaza
IN PERSON AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM! Reel and Meal Presents 4 short films about Muslim Refugees in Myanmar, Kashmir and Gaza Monday, April 15, 2024, 7 PM… Read more “Reel and Meal Presents – 4 short films about Muslim Refugees in Myanmar, Kashmir and Gaza”
It’s Maryland Day! Celebrate Maryland’s Heritage by Protecting its Future.
It’s Maryland Day!Celebrate Maryland’s Heritage by Protecting its Future As we celebrate Maryland Day, we are taking the time to honor our state’s rich history and cultural heritage.… Read more “It’s Maryland Day! Celebrate Maryland’s Heritage by Protecting its Future.”
Reel and Meal 3.18.24: 4 Shorts exploring the Israeli/Gaza conflict
Note: Please see the information at the end of this page regarding the upcoming Environmental Film Festival in D.C. and an important issue before Congress. IN PERSON… Read more “Reel and Meal 3.18.24: 4 Shorts exploring the Israeli/Gaza conflict”
MUPJ Guest Speaker – Chuck Woolery, UN Reform
Speaker: Chuck Woolery, UN Reform (“My last job on Capitol hill as Issues Director for the World Federalist Association grounded my views on their priorities and why… Read more ” MUPJ Guest Speaker – Chuck Woolery, UN Reform”
Speaker: Jeff Meer of Humanity Inclusion Group spoke to MUPJ on the topic of ‘Cluster Munitions and HI’s project on Disability Inclusion in Ukraine
Jeff Meer has been, since 2015, the U.S. Executive Director of Humanity & Inclusion (HI), a nonprofit based in Silver Spring, MD that is part of the Humanity & Inclusion network. HI assists people with disabilities and other vulnerable people in 60 countries to achieve their full potential. Among HI’s areas of program emphasis is comprehensive mine action, including assistance to victims, landmine education as well as landmine clearance. HI is also active in global health including rehabilitation, inclusive education, inclusive livelihoods, inclusive civil society and inclusive social participation. HI responds to natural and man-made disasters to insure that the needs of vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities, are met.
Until February 2015, he served as the Special Advisor for Global Health Policy and Development at the Public Health Institute (PHI), where he worked to build PHI’s global health practice and conducted the organization’s global health advocacy in Washington.
Before joining PHI, Mr. Meer worked for Planned Parenthood of America as Director of International Advocacy, including on international reproductive and sexual rights issues. He also led external relations for the nonprofit CHF International, now known as Global Communities. As Executive Director of the U.S. Association for UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Meer was responsible for all fundraising, program, advocacy and administrative functions. At the UN Foundation, he was the founding program officer for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs where he directed a grant program in non-technical landmine surveys.
Previously, Mr. Meer had been a career Foreign Service Officer at the U.S. Department of State, where he served as Special Assistant to the Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs for human rights and refugee issues. He worked and traveled extensively overseas, and held U.S. Diplomatic and Consular postings in China and Germany. He was previously a journalist, writing about mental health.
Mr. Meer graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in French Language and Literature. In addition to English, Mr. Meer speaks French, German and Cantonese Chinese. He is married with two grown children, and lives in Silver Spring, MD.
Reject Juvenile Incarceration:Invest in our youth Strike down HB 814/SB 744
View this email in your browser Reject Juvenile Incarceration:Invest in our youth Strike down HB 814/SB 744 The Issue: Democratic Party leadership has introduced a bill (HB… Read more “Reject Juvenile Incarceration:Invest in our youth Strike down HB 814/SB 744”
Reel and Meal Presents ‘Afterward’ – (a film about Israeli and Palestinian traumas). The film will be shown In Person and Online Via Zoom
IN PERSON AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM! Reel and Meal Presents “Afterward” (a film about Palestinian and Israeli traumas) Monday, January 15, 2024, 7 PM Arrive/Log on by 6:45… Read more “Reel and Meal Presents ‘Afterward’ – (a film about Israeli and Palestinian traumas). The film will be shown In Person and Online Via Zoom”
LFFP – A New Year of Building Peaceful Communities
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National March on Washington for Gaza: January 13, 2024
National March on Washington for Gaza: January 13, 2024
SAVE THE DATE: Mass Poor People’s & Low-Wage Workers’ State House Assembly in Annapolis
Safe and Happy Holidays from the Maryland Poor People’s Campaign!Please read on for an important announcement… DO YOU WANT TO DOWNLOAD/SHARE THE FLYER ABOVE? Find… Read more “SAVE THE DATE: Mass Poor People’s & Low-Wage Workers’ State House Assembly in Annapolis”
Reel and Meal Presents Sew to Stay In Person And Online Via Zoom!
IN PERSON AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM! Reel and Meal Presents “Sew to Say” Monday, December 18, 2023, 7 PM Arrive/Log on by 6:45 p.m., as the program… Read more “Reel and Meal Presents Sew to Stay In Person And Online Via Zoom!”
Little Friends for Peace
Check Out LFFP’s Fall NewsletterLittle Friends for Peace is excited to share the work we have been doing this Fall in our Quarterly Newsletter! Take a look inside and learn… Read more “Little Friends for Peace”
Little Friends for Peace
LFFP’s Campaign is Here! LFFP’s Communities Building Peace Campaign Is Here! Our Communities Building Peace Campaign is underway at Little Friends for Peace! We aim to raise $75,000 by December 19th. Contributing is Easy:Visit www.LFFP.org and click… Read more “Little Friends for Peace”
Reel and Meal Presents “Caged Dreams”. A film about the Detention of Immigrants
“Caged Dreams” A film about the Detention of Immigrants IN PERSON AND ONLINE VIA ZOOM! Reel and Meal Presents “Caged Dreams” A film about the Detention of Immigrants Monday, November… Read more “Reel and Meal Presents “Caged Dreams”. A film about the Detention of Immigrants”
Government shutdown, DACA, Gaza book tour.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023Weekend Reading AFSC organizer and DACA recipient Itzel Hernandez at a Supreme Court hearing on DACA in 2019. Photo: Carl Roose/AFSC A recent court decision… Read more “Government shutdown, DACA, Gaza book tour.”
Morocco
The earthquake in Morocco is no longer the top headline in the news. But here at the Fund, and on the ground, the safety and well-being of… Read more “Morocco”
Little Friends for Peace
Greetings! After an enriching summer of peacebuilding camps, LFFP is looking to a Fall season of Peace Circles, Peace Clubs, Peace Academy, and more. I hope to meet you… Read more “Little Friends for Peace”