NOW and CODEPINK Work to End Violence in the Middle East at Camp Democracy's Women for Peace Day

September 19, 2006

On Sept. 20 the National Organization for Women and CODEPINK will cosponsor Women for Peace Day at Camp Democracy. NOW President Kim Gandy and Medea Benjamin, cofounder of CODEPINK, will kick off the day with speeches at 9:30 am. Throughout the rest of the day, there will be a variety of workshops and discussions concentrating on ending the violence in the Middle East. At 6:00 pm, Camp Democracy will march to the E Street Theater for the premiere of the documentary The U.S. vs. John Lennon.

"The violence in Iraq has already cost too many lives," said NOW President Kim Gandy. "Service members and civilians are dying every day in a conflict initiated by George W. Bush. Women must now come together and work toward ending the violence -- a goal that the U.S. government seems incapable of accomplishing."

Who:	Kim Gandy, President, National Organization for Women Medea Benjamin, Cofounder, CODEPINK NOW leaders and activists
What:	Women for Peace Day at Camp Democracy
When:	Wednesday, Sept. 20 9:30 am speeches, activities throughout the day, 6:00 pm march
Where:	Activities and events located on Constitution Avenue, between 14 and 15 Streets. March goes to E Street Theatre, 555 11th Street, NW.

"The Women for Peace Day is just one step in empowering women to make themselves heard," said Gandy. "The Bush administration's war no longer has the support of the majority of people in the U.S. Women are standing up against the current actions, and inactions, of our government by promoting peace in Iraq and around the globe."

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For Immediate Release
Contact: Latoya Veal w. 202-628-8669, ext. 116, c. 301-660-3447

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