... and our Solidarity !

To all friends, allies and supporters,

After six long years of struggle, it is finally time to celebrate a massive victory in the battle against the security certificate regime. Adil Charkaoui and the Coalition would like to invite you to a party on Thursday, November 26th, 6pm, to celebrate with Adil, his family, friends and supporters.

The evening includes:

• Community dinner
• Poetry, spoken word, and song by 23, Ehab Lotayef, Norman Nawrocki, and Karen Young
• Excerpts of play by Adil Charkaoui (read by Apatrides anonymes)
• Slide-show retrospective of the six-year campaign against security certificates in Montreal

As you know, Adil's security certificate was struck down by the Federal Court two weeks ago, following close on the heels of a decision to drop the rest of his humiliating and restrictive conditions. For those of us who are involved with social justice campaigns, we know that the systems we are up against can, at times, feel impossible, overwhelming, and too big for us to even imagine gaining victories against them. Though moments of victory are, unfortunately, few and far between, we need to take hold of them and celebrate them for what they are: victories that, without public campaigns, ongoing solidarity and support, and dedication, would not be possible.

Over the past several years, hundreds of people across the country have contributed to Adil's campaign, whether through court support, letters of encouragement, organizing actions and events, or government lobbying. This is a time for us all to come together to celebrate what we have been able to achieve. There is still a lot of work to be done: to close down Guantanamo North, to free the other Secret Trial 5, and to abolish Security Certificates once and for all. But for now ...

Come celebrate with us!

When: Thursday, November 26th, 6pm
Where: 1710 Beaudry

Come with an appetite! If you need any information regarding childcare or anything else about the event, please contact us at justiceforadil@riseup.net.

In solidarity,

The Coalition Justice for Adil Charkaoui