International Day of Peace 2008 (tags)
Imam Ali Siddiqui will be the featured speaker at the UN International Day of Peace celebration on September 21, 2008 organized by the Brethren Church of La Verne, La Verne, CA. He will discuss the causes of violence and lead the group in prayer for Peace including recitation of Quran.
Torture: Its Meaning and Effect on Victims and Societies - (tags)
Peace with Justice Center of the Pomona Valley invites you to the 19th Annual Program 2008 to participate in an exciting gathering of Peace Activists with the internationally acclaimed leader in the area of treating victims of wars and torture, Dr. David Kinzie. He will present not only the legal definition but also the effects of torture on the victims and on the societies that practice torture. In 2007, University of La Verne bestowed on him the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of his lifelong scholarship, dedication, and commitment to healing the wounds of war and torture. Prof. Kinzie has been involved in research, treating and healing the victims of wars and torture in the world including Hawaii and Malaysia. He has made many presentations at international conferences and published several books on the subject. Torture Victims Maria Guardado and Mario Avila will also share their stories.