Events to support your work for social change this October

Join us for webinars that inform and support your activism. Rally outside the Philadelphia Convention Center, two days after the 2020 U.S. presidential election, calling for all votes to be counted. Credit: AFSC/Ronna Bolante Dear Friend, Every voter should feel safe participating in elections and expressing their views. But this election season, rising tensions and reports of potential unrest have left many worried about safety at polling places, protests, and other election-related events. [Join our two-part webinar series on Oct. 10 and 17 to learn what you can do.]( AFSC’s experienced organizers and staff will help you develop skills and situational awareness to be prepared for political or police violence. We hope to see you this month. [Tonya Histand headshot] Tonya Histand Director of Public Engagement   Upcoming Events ["The Night Won’t End” film discussion]( Oct. 16, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT Join AFSC for a conversation with the team behind the new Al Jazeera Fault Lines documentary “The Night Won't End.” From air strikes to field executions, Fault Lines investigates the killings of civilians by the Israeli military in Gaza and the role of the United States in the war. [Watch the film online]( on your own time, then join our discussion to learn more. [AFSC Action Hour for a Cease-fire Now]( Every Friday at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT Join AFSC staff every Friday at 12 p.m. ET/ 9 a.m. PT to hear updates from Gaza. Then, take action with us as we contact our elected officials and call for an immediate cease-fire and humanitarian access to Gaza. Our elected officials need to keep hearing from us [SEE EVENTS]( [DONATE]( American Friends Service Committee 1501 Cherry Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 United States | [Donate]( [Facebook]( [X(Twitter)]( [Instagram |]( [News]( If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](.