BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://www.mapm.org///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260424T030956UTC-4593t5x3Hw@https://www.mapm.org/ DTSTAMP:20260424T030956Z DESCRIPTION:When: Fourth Monday of each month\, January through October\, 6 :30 – 8:30 p.m.Facilitator: Philip Lund loftpeacewriters@gmail.com\nThis g roup is comprised of writers who consciously explore the nature of peace\, and through our activities aim to renew and maintain a sense of hope for the future. By sharing our writing and discussing the works of writers who inspire and move us toward action\, we endeavor to refine our talents and use our creative craft to promote peace and sustainable justice in our wo rld. The group is open to all experience levels and writing genres. https: //www.mapm.org/events/calendar/event/84-peace-and-social-justice-writers-g roup DTSTART:20191028T183000Z DTEND:20191028T203000Z LOCATION:The Loft Literary Center (1011 Washington Avenue South\, Open Book \, Suite 200\, Minneapolis\, MN 55415\, United States) SUMMARY:Peace and Social Justice Writers’ Group URL:https://www.mapm.org/events/calendar/event/84-peace-and-social-justice- writers-group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260424T030956UTC-4594Nlvb40@https://www.mapm.org/ DTSTAMP:20260424T030956Z DESCRIPTION:The new Human Rights Forum at Augsburg University brings studen ts\, \;global changemakers\, and local activists \;together to exp lore innovative ways to take constructive action in our ongoing pursuit of human rights\, both \;globally and domestically. The event \;seek s to educate\, inspire\, and empower young leaders by weaving together mul tiple themes and perspectives that are reflective of our team of partner i nstitutions and community. The Forum draws on\, and seeks to strengthen\, the rich history and innovative educational work being done in the Upper M idwest as a center of progressive internationalism and the promotion of hu man rights.  \;\nThe event spans two days\, the first of which explore s global issues and perspectives and is hosted by and developed in partner ship with the \;Human Rights Foundation \;(HRF). HRF produces the& nbsp\;Oslo Freedom Forum\, \;which brings together human rights speake rs and activists from all over the world\, and has an impressive roster of speakers that focus on human rights abuses within authoritarian regimes. We look forward to bringing these new voices to the Twin Cities.\nSeparate ly\, the programming on our second day will feature speakers and sessions exploring human rights issues such as racial justice\, indigenous rights a nd environmental sustainability\, with programming developed in partnershi p with Augsburg’s academic departments and centers\, partner institutions\ , and sponsors.\nOur programming is informed by the principles of nonviole nce\, dialogue\, civic agency\, and creative action. Nonviolence constitut es an active form of politics in opposition to the dynamics of injustice a nd violence. Dialogue provides the foundation for communication across lin es of difference\, an increasingly difficult task in the current polarized political landscape. Drawing on our thirty-year history of work with the Nobel Peace Prize Forum\, and in keeping with the general mandate of highe r education to foster healthy and vigorous debate and discussion\, we see respectful dialogue across lines of difference as means for making meaning ful and lasting social change.\nFull schedule can be found HERE https://ww w.mapm.org/events/calendar/event/100-human-rights-forum-at-augsburg-univer sity DTSTART:20191028T080000Z DTEND:20191029T170000Z LOCATION:Augsburg University\, Foss Center (625 22nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55454\, USA) SUMMARY:Human Rights Forum at Augsburg University URL:https://www.mapm.org/events/calendar/event/100-human-rights-forum-at-au gsburg-university END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260424T030956UTC-45966N28wv@https://www.mapm.org/ DTSTAMP:20260424T030956Z DESCRIPTION:IARP is delighted to collaborate with the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) to host an upcoming exhibit of Iraqi and Iraqi-Americ an art\, “Iraq Through Our Eyes.” The exhibit will feature work by contem porary Iraqi and Iraq-American artists: Jamal Penjweny\, Jaafar Alnabi\, F atin Al-Jumaily\, and Adnan Shati. \n\n'Flying is a metaphor that works o n many levels. I wanted to show how we all carry a bit of the child withi n us\, and to show a side to Iraq that isn’t tragic” - Penjweny \n\nThe ex hibit will be on view from September 3 to November 27\, 2019\, in the MRAC conference room. Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to assure that th e space is available for viewing\, and weekend or evening hours can be arr anged with advance notice. https://www.mapm.org/events/calendar/event/20 1-iraq-through-our-eyes-art-exhibit DTSTART:20190903T153300Z DTEND:20191127T173300Z LOCATION:Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (2324 University Ave W #114 Mid town Commons St Paul\, MN 55114) SUMMARY:Iraq Through Our Eyes - Art Exhibit URL:https://www.mapm.org/events/calendar/event/201-iraq-through-our-eyes-ar t-exhibit END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR