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Dear friends+friends of friends,
When I was in Afghanistan, I had the honor of interviewing renowned
activist, former parliamentarian, and feminist Malalai Joya. Her work
and courage to denounce Afghan government's corruption and US
occupation of her country have been an inspiration to many throughout
the world. Knowing this, I was greatly dismayed but not surprised when
the U.S. State Department denied Joya a visa to enter the United
States for a speaking tour. Fortunately, after a campaign of public
pressure, the U.S. government has relented, and Joya is now in the
U.S. to share her story. Thanks to all who campaigned on her behalf!
In conjunction with Joya's travels in the U.S., I am pleased to
announce our short film "MILITARISM, MUTILATION, AND MINERALS:
UNDERSTANDING THE OCCUPATION OF AFGHANISTAN". I urge you to watch,
share the video, and stay involved with these important issues:
http://www.culturesofresistance.org/malalai-joya
IARA LEE * CulturesOfResistance.org
http://www.facebook.com/iara.lee.filmmaker.activist
http://www.facebook.com/CulturesOfResistance
www.huffingtonpost.com/iara-lee
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