A Great Resource & Update Center: ADC Develops Online Crisis Resource Center on Gaza Attacks

ADC Update: ADC Develops Online Crisis Resource Center on Gaza Attacks It is in time of crisis that one discovers the difference between those who only talk and those capable of taking action! Washington, DC | December 31, 2008 | www.adc.org | As part of its continuing efforts at addressing the continuing humanitarian tragedy in Gaza, the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) has developed on online crisis resource center on its website < http://www.adc. org >. This new online tool, designed to serve as a primary source of information, incorporates several resources on the Gaza attacks including: 1) A factual timeline of the events leading up to the Israeli attacks. 2) Reliable articles on the situation in Gaza. 3) A list of UN responses and statements on the tragedy. 4) A list of credible media sources. 5) A continuously updated resource on the numbers of killed and injured. 6) An instructive link on contacting the media about the tragedy in Gaza. 7) An instructive link on contacting elected representatives including President-elect Obama. 8) Links to Op-Ed articles being published on the tragedy in publications nationwide. 9) A list of protests, rallies, and vigils taking place nationwide. In this time of crisis, ADC has been working hard and taking solid action to address the devastating attacks on the Gaza Strip. We wanted to update you on exactly what we have been doing, how you have helped so far and how you can help further. On Sunday December 21st, days before the attacks, ADC published an Op-Ed in the Boston Globe decrying the inhumane collective punishment of Gaza as a result of an Israeli Siege and warning of disastrous consequences. You can see that Op-Ed here. On Saturday December 27th, as the bombs fell on Gaza, ADC acted quickly to send letters to the President and the State Department. ADC also called upon you, our members and supporters to contact your representatives and President-Elect Obama. Our statistics indicate that thousands of you took action and did so promptly. You can see that Action Alert here and continue to contact your representatives. On Monday December 29th, ADC responded to media inquires and issued press release to a multitude of media outlets condemning the Israeli assault on Gaza. ADC was represented three times on live international television broadcasts in both Arabic and English. You can see the press release here. Also On Monday December 29th, ADC disseminated a list of protests, demonstrations and vigils happening this week across the country from coast to coast. You can see that list as well as information on how to contact the local organizers here. Also On Monday December 29th, ADC held an emergency conference call with national and local chapter board members and officers to coordinate and discuss the organization' s response and next-steps in addressing this tragedy. On Tuesday December 30th, ADC published another Op-Ed in the Chicago Tribune putting the attacks on Gaza in the context of the Israeli siege and reminding readers about Israel's role in escalating the violence and punishing the civilians in Gaza. You can read that Op-Ed here. Also On Tuesday December 30th, After monitoring the dismal US-based media coverage of the humanitarian situation in Gaza, ADC again called upon you, our members and supporters to contact your local media outlets and make your voices heard so that we can provide our fellow citizens with an accurate picture of this tragedy. You can see that Action Alert here and continue to contact your local media outlets. On Wednesday December 31st, ADC organized a protest in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC. The protest was covered by several media outlets including CNN, Al-Jazeera, and Reuters. Also On Wednesday December 31st, ADC developed the online crisis resource center to serve as a primary information point on the humanitarian tragedy that continues to unfold in Gaza. On Tuesday January 6th, 2009, ADC is organizing an Emergency Town Hall Meeting at our National Headquarters in Washington, DC, for members of the Arab-American Community and their friends to discuss responses to the Attacks on Gaza, the effectiveness of the steps that have been undertaken, and strategies for improving on our response. You can see the announcement for that event here. ADC is here to work on these issues and we cannot do it without the help of our membership, supporters, and friends. You help amplify the voice of the Arab-American community and the events of the past few days, and our quick and continued response to it, shows exactly why ADC is so very necessary. Click Here to Donate to ADC-RI. We need your help to keep this going. Our professional team of staff are working through the New Years holiday to continue to serve the community in addressing this disaster. We need your help to keep ADC strong and prepared to address issues like this whenever they occur. ADC has been able to do this work with limited staff and resources. Just imagine the effect we could have on the public debate with more resources. Click Here to Donate to ADC-RI. These are the last few hours in 2008, during which you can receive a tax write-off for your contribution to ADC-RI's work to educate people about the devastation in Gaza and other issues of importance to the Arab-American Community. Click Here to Donate to ADC-RI. It is in time of crisis that one discovers the difference between those who only talk and those capable of taking action! Take this final opportunity in 2008 to add to the strength of ADC voice by making your 100% tax deductible contribution. ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _____ American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee | www.adc.org 1732 Wisconsin Ave., NW | Washington, DC 20007 Tel: 202-244-2990 | Fax: 202-244-7968