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Demilitarization: The Military/Security complex and Canada, Palestine/Israel, and climate change


April 18, 2016


Dr. Rand Askalan is a Toronto-based physician who has organized humanitarian relief for the victims of Israel's wars and siege of Gaza. Her efforts have led to Canadian contributions of $85,000 for medical causes and to the founding of the Palestinian Canadian Physicians Society. Matthew Behrens is a freelance writer and social justice advocate who coordinates the Homes not Bombs non-violent direct action network. Judy Deutsch is former president of Science for Peace. She taught a course on climate justice at the University of Toronto and writes frequently about climate change and the military.

Time: 7pm - 9 pm
Venue: Beit Zatoun
Location: 612 Markham St. Toronto, ON
Website: http://beitzatoun.org/event/demilitarization-the-militarysecurity-complex
For information contact: Dr. Rand Askalan
Phone: 647-726-9500
Categories: Military

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