Several students fasted in Lafayette Park in solidarity with students from over 100 universities in 18 countries began a fast on May 22, 1996, to protest the treatment of National League for Democracy (NLD) supporters. Amnesty International lists the Burmese SLORC (State Law and Order Restoration Council) as a major human rights violator.
Christian Peacemaker Teams conducted a 30-day presence and fast
in front of the White House for families in Palestine whose homes
were scheduled to be demolished.
Taiwanese students fast and pray for the end of human kingdoms,and
the reign of God to begin. The latest incident [that we know of]
was on Feb. 4, 1997 when 52 Christian Pilgrims were denied access
to Taiwan at the airport. Also the 39 Christians who came to welcome
them were deported from the country, after some were interrogated
and beaten.
A National movement for solidarity and equality for all peoples.
A March on Wall St. is planned for Oct. 29, 1997, at 12:00 noon,
to demand corporate money be kept out of politics. This is a diverse
section, dealing with several pertinent issues, including the
Hopi/Dineh Land Dispute.
A one-man, barefoot pilgrimage/teach-in proclaiming the end of
this "world", and the beginning of a new era, based
on the Bible. Thought Seeds is a collection of his writings, philosophy,
and poems, put together in a unique and enjoyable format.
Guatemalan and Salvadoran Refugees, who now pay U.S. taxes and
have U.S. children, are seeking protection under the ABC agreement.
The Immigration and Naturalization Service INS) denied residency
to thousands of refugees who fled to U.S. during the civil war
of the 1980's to escape violence there.
This is the story of a 37-year-old Ursuline Nun who was kidnapped,
raped and tortured by a Guatemalan Death Squad, and turned loose
with 111 cigarette burns on her body with a story the authorities
did not want to believe. She maintained a fast and vigil for several
weeks with the help of Guatemalan Human Rights Commission, Christian
organization Pax Christi, and other concerned individuals. She
told her story in Lafayette Park to a crowd of over 200 people.
President Clinton ordered a probe into the incident.
A group of young people, whose purpose is Uniting Spirits all
over the world to exercise constitutional rights, freedom of religion,
and the right to peacefully assemble
A movement to protect habitats and promote new populations of
butterflies, throughout the world. Plans for a millinium celebration
where millions of butterflies will be released by the members,
is gaining support. Workshops are planned for cultivating habitats
and breeding more butterflies, which will help the eco-system
in general.