Dear Federico, 4,000 Miles. 5 Countries. 23 Days. 1 Message: End the Drug War. After traveling 4,000 miles through 5 countries over 23 days the Caravan for Peace, Life and Justice arrived on Monday to its final destination - the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on drugs (UNGASS). The caravaneros joined with thousands from around the world to call on global leaders meeting at UNGASS to end the drug war and reform drug policies grounded in public health, compassion and human rights. Events kicked off in Foley Square, New York City, just steps away from the federal prison, where the Caravan joined with VOCAL NY, Latino Justice, Make the Road Brooklyn, LEAP, Moms United, Stop the Harm, Drug Policy Alliance and others to voice our shared demand for an end to drug war policies rooted in the militarization, criminalization and the incarceration of our communities. Then members of the Caravan headed to the steps of the UN where family members of the disappeared, murdered, and incarcerated voiced their grief and their hope for change.   The day wrapped up with a powerful event at the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem. Caravan member and Mayan religious leader Vitalino Similox, the Salvadoran Bishop Martin Barahona, and Miriam Miranda of OFRANEH in Honduras made powerful speeches against the war on drugs and the violence in their respective countries, calling for regulation, dialogue and compassion. “Powerful. Moving. Inspiring.” These were the words used to describe these opening events in New York by our allies at Stop the Harm. We couldn't agree more! Thank you to everyone who has followed us on this incredible journey and for joining us in the fight for drug policy reform. Events are continuing at UNGASS through Thursday in New York and then on Friday the Caravan will head to DC to take part in panel discussion being held at Congress. For more information click here. Please continue to follow us on Facebook and Twitter and learn of more ways to get involved. Thank you! We are an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world. JOIN US » DONATE NOW » Join a Reality Tour! » TAKE ACTION! Support the Caravan for Peace, Life and Justice » CONNECT WITH US View web version » BECOME A MEMBER For just $35 a year you can join us to resist injustice, envision alternatives and take action. Consider an on-going donation of $5 or more per month to support our international human rights work for a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. BECOME A MEMBER OF GLOBAL EXCHANGE TODAY! » 2017 Mission Street, 2nd Floor - San Francisco, CA 94110 globalexchange.org | t: 415.255.7296 | f: 415.255.7498 Click here to unsubscribe »