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How to Organize a Vigil
How to Organize your Own Vigil
6 Easy Steps
A basic guide to organizing a vigil in your own town or city.Talking Points on the UN Financial Crisis
Some thoughts by James Paul, Executive Director of Global Policy Forum, on the key issues.Tips for Press Releases
Some ideas from an experienced journalist on how to get press attention.Sample Press Release
Text of a press release that could be modified for local use.Sample Flyer Announcing the Vigil
The text of the 1996 New York flyer shows the kind of information to include in a local flyer. (The new flyer text will be posted soon). See also 1997 French flyer text for the vigil in Ottawa.Call for Action on the UN Financial Crisis
Statement signed by more than 1,000 people, including hundreds of NGO leaders, from 58 countries. Makes a good concise statement of the crisis and case for citizen action to solve it. Might also be modified for use as a handout.
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