The DC Anti-War Network calls on all Washingtonians to stand with the group at a vigil against torture to:* Expose the widespread use of this illegal and immoral practice;
* Educate and raise consciousness about the use of torture;
* Shed light on the institutional use of torture inside US jails and prisons;
Make connections between the use of torture within the US and its use abroad; and
* Work together to find ways to abolish torture.
During the course of the vigil you will hear from speakers representing organizations working to abolish torture and confront governments involved with its use. Literature also will be available with information about torture and how people can get involved in the torture abolition movement.
Some people will participate for the entire 48 hours, maintaining a water-only fast. Others will join in throughout this period to solemnly bear witness to the victims and survivors of torture and to contemplate ways to work toward its abolition. Please join in; any level of participation is welcome.
When: 7 a.m., Friday, April 14, to 7 a.m., Sunday, April 16; candlelight vigil on Saturday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Dupont Circle
More info: malachykilbride@yahoo.com or catsambol@aol.com
