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War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict

Medea Benjamin will be speaking on her new book, "War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict," co-written with Nicolas J.S. Davies.

Russia’s brutal February 2022 invasion of Ukraine has attracted widespread condemnation across the West. Government and media circles present the conflict as a simple dichotomy between an evil empire and an innocent victim. In this concise, accessible and highly informative primer, Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies insist the picture is more complicated.

Purchase a copy of the book here: https://codepink.myshopify.com/products/war-in-ukraine

Check out the book video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRxcGD41Ol8&feature=emb_logo

Medea Benjamin is the co-founder of the women-led peace group CODEPINK. She is also co-founder of the human rights group Global Exchange, the Peace in Ukraine Coalition, Unfreeze Afghanistan (which advocates for returning the $7 billion of Afghan funds frozen in U.S. banks), ACERE: The Alliance for Cuba Engagement and Respect, and the Nobel Peace Prize for Cuban Doctors Campaign.

Medea has been an advocate for social justice for 50 years. Described as "one of America's most committed -- and most effective -- fighters for human rights" by New York Newsday, and "one of the high profile leaders of the peace movement" by the Los Angeles Times, she was one of 1,000 exemplary women from 140 countries nominated to receive the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the millions of women who do the essential work of peace worldwide.

Sponsored by Brooklyn For Peace.
Co-sponsored by Peace Action New York State, Veterans for Peace NYC Chapter 34, World Can't Wait, and United for Peace and Justice.
Email bfp@brooklynpeace.org if your organization would like to co-sponsor.

Jan 26, 2023 07:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)