Sunday 14 November 2010 — Stop Torture!

Southwest Weekend of Witness

Related Links

tortureontrial.org Californians Jesuit Fr. Steve Kelly and Franciscan Fr. Louis Vitale were arrested
as they approached the Fort Huachuca gatehouse in November 2006. They were
sentenced and served five months each in federal incarceration.Franciscan Fr. Jerry Zawada (Nevada), Betsy Lamb (Oregon), and Mary Burton
Riseley (New Mexico) were arrested as they approached the gate in November 2007.Jerry & Betsy were denied bail and spent more than two months in prison awaiting
trial. All three were eventually sentenced to probation and community service.
Details of these cases are at tortureontrial.org
www.soaw.org School of the Americas Watch
www.radiofreesilver.com Radio Free Silver! has taped the last two SWW events in 2007 and 2008 – including Teach In speakers John Fife, Kathy Norgard and others – as well as the Festival of Hope in support of Father Jerry Zawada, Betsy Lamb and Mary Burton Riseley on the eve and day of their trial earlier this year including Ann Wright and Bill Quigley. Follow the link to the left and click the “More Programs” drop down menu for a list of RFS! programs.
National Religious
Campaign Against Torture		 The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) is a growing membership organization committed to ending US-sponsored torture, and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. Since its formation in January 2006, over 200 religious groups have joined NRCAT, including representatives from the Roman Catholic, evangelical Christian, mainline Protestant, Orthodox Christians, Unitarian, Quaker, Orthodox Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh communities. Members include national denominations and faith groups, regional organizations and congregations.
Campaign to Ban Torture The Campaign to Ban Torture was founded by the National Religious Campaign against Torture, Evangelicals for Human Rights and the Center for Victims of Torture. These three nonprofits share the vision that our nation’s fight against terrorism must reflect our character and values as Americans. Through the Declaration of Principles, this broad coalition seeks to preserve America’s ideals and regain our moral leadership by creating a national consensus to reject torture and cruelty.
www.time.com “Geneva Conventions 101: Why medical students need to learn a lot more about what constitutes torture,” by Nathan Thornburgh.