Sunday, January 24, 2010

Launch of Donna Mulhearn's Book 29 January 2010


Murdoch Books and The Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at The University of Sydney are delighted to invite you to the launch of Donna Mulhearn’s first book, Ordinary Courage

To be launched by journalist and author Antony Loewenstein

Date: Tuesday 2nd February Time: 6.00-8.00pm Venue: Footbridge Theatre, The University of Sydney Parramatta Road, Camperdown Please RSVP by 29th January to claireg@murdochbooks.com.au

‘In this powerful memoir, Donna Mulhearn’s courage and principles stand in damning contrast to the lies told in our name. I salute her.’

John Pilger

All those who know Donna or have heard her speak will be delighted that the book is finished and published, you are invited to come along and make the book launch a great celebration!

Crisis Group quote: Sri Lanka

"Now, put yourself in a Tamil's shoes, and decide whom to vote for in the presidential election: Choose either the head of the government that ordered the attacks against you and your family, or the head of the army that carried it all out. Tamil humiliation and frustration could well lead to militancy again."
Chris Patten, Co-chair, on the 26 January elections in Sri Lanka, United Press International, 19 January

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Religions for Peace urgently appeals to you to contribute to relief efforts in Haiti. Religious communities and their humanitarian agencies are uniquely well-positioned to help people in Haiti right now.
Religions for Peace will work with our experienced, credible, faith-based partners with aid networks on the ground in Haiti now. Your contribution will be forwarded to the following:
ACT International: www.act-intl.org
Caritas Internationalis: www.caritas.org
Islamic Relief Worldwide: www.islamic-relief.org.uk
The Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief: www.jdc.org/jcdr_about.html
Your generosity will help provide immediate life-saving relief and contribute to urgently needed rebuilding of communities, families and lives.
Importantly, Haitian religious communities and their leaders will be in the forefront of the immediate and long-term efforts to bring hope through concrete action and spiritual support. Your contribution will be used to support them in their vital work through our partners.