Silent vigil for Palestine and Israel

Amnesty International, Manchester

invites you to join us in our weekly silent vigil calling for a ceasefire and the protection of all civilians in Palestine and Israel.

St Peters Square, Manchester

Friday October 4th, 5pm to 6pm

Meet from 4.50pm in front of Central Library

Please wear dark colours

No placards / No banners / No flags / No chants

Simple placards will be provided bearing the messages:

Ceasefire now

Stop arms sales

Humanitarian aid now

Uphold international law

Protect all civilians

Protect human rights

Stop war crimes

Release political prisoners

Stop killing civilians

Release all hostages

Passersby will have the opportunity to leave a message of support

Please join us

Please circulate this invitation to your friends and contacts.

Manchester | Amnesty International UK

To mark our 50th vigil on Friday 11 October you are invited to join us from 4.00pm for free light refreshments in Central Library café (ground floor). This will be an opportunity to meet and finally say hello to one another, after standing together in silent witness every Friday for a whole year!

We started the weekly vigil for Israel and Palestine on 20 October last year. And thanks to your loyal and steadfast support, we are still bearing witness one year on. On 11 October we will display a large placard marking one year / 50 vigils. If possible, we will also display the large banner made using many of the hearts and messages contributed by people in Manchester. We will invite local MPs, The Mayor, Councillors and friends from local churches and mosques etc. We will also invite the press and media. However, we realise that they may not respond.