People – especially of Buffalo and WNY – will have the opportunity to hear from International and Foreign Policy expert, Joseph Gerson, and Ukrainian American Yuri Hreshchyshyn, to get a better understanding of the conflict in the Ukraine, as well as how we’ve gotten to this point. They’ll also discuss the existential dangers, current needs, a path forward, and how people can help. With host Vicki Ross, WNYPC Community Coordinator.
Joseph Gerson is President of the Campaign for Peace, Disarmament and Common Security, Vice-President of the International Peace Bureau, Co-chair of the Committee for a Sane U.S.-China Policy, and Co-Convener of the international Peace and Planet Network. He has participated in Track II discussions about possible diplomatic solutions to prevent and then end the Ukraine War, has briefed Congressional staff, written articles and given numerous talks and interviews. He’s a writer, an educator, and a consultant; and works at local, national, and international levels for peaceful and just alternatives to U.S. foreign and military policies.
Yuri Hreshchshyn is a first generation Ukrainian American, the oldest of five. He’s in communication with his extended family in Western Ukraine, and working locally to help with fundraising and humanitarian aide to the Ukraine.
What: Vigil for Peace: No War in Ukraine, No to NATO Expansion, Standing in Solidarity Vigil for National Day of Action.
When & where: Saturday, 3/5, Noon to 1pm; at Bidwell & Elmwood, Buffalo. Who: The WNY Peace Center, with the local Women in Black chapter hosting, is organizing in solidarity with a National Day of Action by CodePink.
March 5, 2022, The People of Buffalo and WNY will gather to vigil in solidarity with all who want Peace in Ukraine. The WNY Peace Center is organizing along with CodePink and other allies, to emphasize the importance of Negotiations, not Escalation. The Minsk accords are vital and provide a guideline for re-establishing peace in the region. International law and international organizations are actively working to stabilize the situation, and should be allowed and enabled to do their work, not thwarted by more activities that will increase conflict in the region.
March 6th was established and is now recognized as a Global Day of Action. We call everyone who opposes war to get organized, join a local event, and advocate in any way you can in opposition to war around the world.
“The war in Ukraine is a disaster for the people of Ukraine and a terrible threat to us all, including increasing the danger of nuclear war. We oppose the Russian invasion and call for the immediate withdrawal of all Russian troops. We recognize that the expansion of NATO and the aggressive approach of Western states have helped cause the crisis and we demand an end to NATO expansion. We also oppose sanctions that will harm ordinary Russians and call on all countries to welcome refugees fleeing the war.” For more information, visit https://www.peaceinukraine.org/.
As the International Peace Bureau says, “what is needed is a comprehensive ceasefire, the withdrawal of all troops and a return to the negotiating table. There is no military solution, only a political solution based on the principles of common security.” There have already been many anti-war demonstrations all over the world. What we need now is a massive, unified response by peace-loving people around the world. We need to say NO to War in Ukraine and say YES to Negotiations and Peace.
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