Metro New York Religious Campaign Against Torture
Anti-Torture Workshop
For Clergy and Religious Leaders

April 30, 6 to 9 PM

Judson Memorial Church
55 Washington Square South

Featured Speakers
Professor Baher Azmy
Seton Hall Law School, Attorney for
former Guantanamo Bay detainee, Murat Kurnaz
 
Gabor Rona
International Legal Director, Human Rights First 
and 
Father Mark C. Hallinan
Social Ministries, Society of Jesus, N.Y. Province

followed by
Small Group Workshops
Led by religious leaders

Activities: How You Can Participate

	Express a public witness against torture in a: sermon, prayer in worship, a vigil, banner, etc. names of Guantanamo detainees and some stories
	Use bulletin inserts from MNYRCAT or place a notice in your congregation's bulletin regarding the National and the local religious campaign against torture. Go to Resources
	Show Videos as a basis for discussion
	Invite a speaker from a religious group, the Bellevue/NYU Survivor's of Torture, or human rights group to discuss the issue with your congregation.
	If you would like help organizing anything with your congregation, please contact us. If you plan any activities, please let us know!

"Honor God Say No To Torture"

Inspired by Bonnie's banner project in Texas, houses of worship in New York City are taking turns displaying the banner pictured above. Below is a list of the faith houses that have participated.

If you would like to participate, write to [saynototorture[@yahoo.com] (delete brackets when sending email.)