Justice 4 All Thursdays
2026-07-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-16 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-30 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-20 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 1000 District Avenue Burlington, MA 01803 United States, 1000 District Avenue, Burlington, 01803, United States
Via Turn Purple 2 Blue:

Greater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) invites you to stand in solidarity with immigrants and resistance to ICE and their cruel and lawless detention of our neighbors Thursdays from 11am-1pm. Regardless of any other political views, you are welcome to join us and demand Justice 4 All so long as you do so non-violently.
Our friends at Bearing Witness have been hosting gatherings at this location for many weeks. We are an unaffiliated group, but very much aligned with their values and mission. Our goal is to add to the total number of hours that citizens stand in non-violent opposition to the deplorable detainment conditions at this location. If you have been to Bearing Witness on Wednesdays, we would love to have you at Justice 4 All Thursdays.
Schedule (Starting Thursday, September 4 – more dates to follow)
11:00-11:30 Welcome; music; announcements
11:30-12:30 Stand with signs along District Ave
12:30-1:00 Optional short march down to Mall Rd.
What happens at this ICE office?
ICE personnel depart from District Ave. in unmarked vans with tinted windows on missions to abduct immigrants across New England. Immigrants may also show up at the office for appointments. The facility on District Ave was never intended to be a detention center, yet immigration lawyers and media interviews reveal that people are now being housed here in conditions that have been called “abysmal” and “unsanitary.”
What to expect at Justice 4 All?
We are committed to nonviolence, and we stand peacefully with signs outside the facility. We do not block the entrance, we do not physically approach ICE agents as they walk to/from the parking lot, and we do not block traffic on District Ave.
Signs
This is a very targeted action outside the ICE facility, so it’s not the venue for protesting other causes. Even though we care deeply about other issues, while outside ICE we must remain focused on immigration.
Parking and other tips
For parking, please use the Macy’s overflow lot (75 Burlington Mall Road, follow signs for Macy’s, see map). For those with mobility challenges, please keep in mind that the lots closest to ICE — the FAA lot beside ICE and the BAE Systems lot directly across the street from ICE — have both been blocked off. There are restaurants nearby (Clover, Pressed Cafe, Chipotle) to get food and use the bathroom. Before arriving, please consider your own self-preservation (citizenship status) and self-care (sunscreen, hydration, etc.)

Still, Minab: Film Screening
2026-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | St James Episcopal Church – Parish Hall, 1991 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140
On February 28, 2026, during the initial hours of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the U.S. carried out a triple-tap strike on the Shajareye Tayebe School in Minab, Iran. The targeted strikes claimed the lives of one hundred and sixty eight civilians, most of them elementary-school-aged children. Within minutes of the strikes on the school, the U.S. struck the nearest medical center and emergency facility. Three months on, there has been zero transparency or accountability from the U.S. military. In the immediate aftermath of the strikes, in what is by now an all too familiar pattern, the U.S. administration and Western media sought to disseminate disinformation and create confusion to obscure U.S. cuplability.
The docuseries “Still, Minab” counters these narratives by centering the voices of families impacted by this act of imperial violence, offering English-speaking audiences a rare firsthand account of the tragedy. We invite you to join us for a screening, introduced by the series’ creator and narrator, Dr. Helyeh Doutaghi.
Dr Helyeh Doutaghi
Dr. Helyeh Doutaghi is a scholar of international law and geopolitical economy. Her research explores the intersections of Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL), encompassing Marxian and postcolonial critiques of law, sanctions, and international political economy, as well as International Humanitarian Law (IHL), particularly in the context of the US military. She is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Tehran.
Sponsored by MAPA, cosponsored by National Iranian-American Council (NIAC), About Face Northeast, Alliance for Water Justice in Palestine, Arlington for Palestine, Cambridge for Palestine, CD8 for Palestine, Military Families Speak Out, Palestinian Youth Movement Boston, Somerville for Palestine. and Veterans for Peace Chapter 9.
See directions to the St James Church parish hall if you are going there for the first time!

Standout: Free Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya
2026-07-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Park Street Station, Tremont St and Park Street, Boston, MA, 02108, United States
We will gather to demand URGENT ACTION to immediately release the prominent pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the prior director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. He is at risk of imminent death after over 550 days of torture, starvation and abuse in an Israeli prison with no charges. His oldest son was killed in the Gaza genocide and he kept serving his patients with steadfastness. On December 27, 2024, Dr. Abu Safiya was abducted by Israeli forces, along with other healthcare workers, after refusing to abandon the children and patients under his care during the assault on his hospital. Dr. Abu Safiya was detained because he refused to leave his patients as he provided the last ray of hope for them in the midst of genocide.
At the recent meeting his lawyer reported that his face was unrecognizable from severe beating, he was struggling to breath, and on the verge of losing consciousness. Dr. Abu Safiya told his lawyer: “This is the last time you will see me. They brought me here to kill me. I do not see myself surviving. This is the end”. His lawyer reported that his life is in immediate danger and pleaded for urgent actions from all people with empathy and courage.
Over 1700 healthcare workers have been killed in the Gaza genocide. About 10,000 palestinians are deatined in Isreali prisons, one third of them; 80 of them are health workers, were detained with no charges and being subject to torture and abuse . This is an URGENT CALL to ALL to contact your legislators this week for the release of Dr. Abu Safiya and raise awareness about all Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.
Take Action:
https://doctorsagainstgenocide.org/actions/abu-safiya-letters

The reported critical condition of Dr. Abu Safiya underscores the urgent need for immediate intervention. Please speak up before it is too late.
The resilience of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was captured in an iconic picture, a pediatrician in a white coat walking through the rubble towards an Israeli tank.

No Fear with Street Theater
2026-07-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-18 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-15 11:00 - 13:00 | 1000 District Avenue Burlington, MA 01803 United States, 1000 District Avenue, Burlington, 01803, United States
Join the new protest group, “No Fear Street Theater” for weekly protests on Saturdays starting October 11th from 11am to 1pm. Stand up for immigrants two blocks from the Burlington ICE office. All are welcomed and encouraged to support our immigrant community. The protests will be held at Burlington Mall Rd. at District Avenue.

Meet and Support Jonathan Paz for Congress!
2026-07-11 15:30 - 17:30 | Peace Voter
MAPA has endorsed Jonathan Paz in his campaign to oust and replace Katherine “AIPAC” Clark in Congress.
Unlike Clark, who has received hundreds of thousands of dollars from AIPAC, Jonathan is deeply committed to economic and social justice and peace.
Please join us in meeting Jonathan, learn about his story and platform, and support his new, young, and clear voice for the changes we need and to better represent us in Congress.

Register Here Address will be provided to those who register a few days before the event.
Donate to Jonathan’s campaign (You must also register below for the event)
Read more about why MAPA members support Jonathan Paz

Backyard Party for Peace - Newton Highlands
2026-07-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Newton Highlands (address provided upon registration)
Enjoy the summer with Massachusetts Peace Action board member Susan Mirsky at her home in Newton Highlands!
Bring your voice and an instrument. Let us know if you’d like to bring some food or drink to share!
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with others and also learn more about MAPA efforts on various peace and social justice issues, such as cutting the military budget, the cost of war and its effect on our human needs, US interventions, facing the twin existential threats of climate change and nuclear weapons and the threat to our democratic principles.
Please email info@masspeaceaction.org or call 617-354-1957 for the full address (close to Newton Highlands T stop!).

“Ending the War on Iran” with Behrooz Ghamari and Jamal Abdi
2026-07-14 19:30 - 20:30
Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund, the National Iranian American Council (NIAC), and the Community Alliance for Peace and Justice (CAPJ) invite you to a timely and critical briefing on the Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the evolving landscape of U.S.–Iran relations.
The Iran MOU and ongoing diplomatic talks represent a significant—yet often confusing—shift in U.S.–Iran diplomacy. To help unpack these developments, we are joined by Dr. Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi, a leading scholar of post-revolutionary Iran and U.S.–Iran relations, and Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council.
Together, they will place the current moment in historical context while examining the geopolitical, cultural, and domestic forces shaping relations between the United States and Iran. The discussion will also explore the role of Congress, the impact of repeated ceasefire breakdowns, the assassination of negotiators, and ongoing regional tensions involving Israel. Is a diplomatic breakthrough still possible? What role can the U.S. anti-war movement play in advancing peace?

Speakers
Dr. Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi is an Iranian-born historian, sociologist, and professor affiliated with the Institute of Iranian Studies at the University of Toronto. He previously served as Chair of the Department of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. Dr. Ghamari-Tabrizi is the author of four books on the 1979 Iranian Revolution and has written extensively on social theory, Iranian politics, and Islamist political thought. His latest book, The Long War on Iran: New Events, Old Questions, examines the decades-long conflict between the United States and Iran while challenging conventional Western perspectives on Iranian society and politics.
Jamal Abdi is the President of the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) and Executive Director of NIAC Action. Since joining NIAC in 2009 as Policy Director, he has led the organization’s policy, advocacy, and educational efforts on behalf of the Iranian American community. Abdi holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Washington and has written for The New York Times, CNN, Foreign Policy, The Hill, and The Huffington Post. He is also a frequent commentator on international affairs, appearing on Al Jazeera, NPR, BBC Radio, VOA, and other national and international media outlets.
Sponsored by: Massachusetts Peace Action Education Fund, National Iranian American Council (NIAC), and Community Alliance for Peace and Justice (CAPJ).
Register at : masspeace.us/ending-war-iran

Bearing Witness @ ICE
2026-07-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-19 11:00 - 13:00 | 1000 District Avenue Burlington, MA 01803 United States, 1000 District Avenue, Burlington, 01803, United States
Join Bearing Witness @ ICE outside the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) New England Headquarters office in Burlington, next to the Burlington Mall, every Wednesday from 11am-1pm.
Stand with us in solidarity to show our love & support, express our shame at ICE, and bear witness to the cruel and unconstitutional actions of our government. Regardless of your views on any other political issues, if you support immigrants and their constitutional rights and are committed to nonviolence, join us.
Schedule (every Wednesday)

11:00-11:30, Welcome and announcements
11:30-12:30, Stand or sit with signs; option to read the U.S. Constitution to ICE
12:30-1:00, Short walk along the sidewalk on District Ave to Mall Road

NOTE: Please sign up for our email list as we may cancel due to severe weather or other circumstances.
If you’re never attended a standout and are curious about signs, parking and more, click The Standout

Ukraine War: End it Now, or It Will End Far Worse Later
2026-07-23 19:00 - 20:30
Lev Golinkin will discuss the roots of the war, its current status, the oversized role of the far-right and neo-Nazi Ukrainian organizations, and the danger that continued escalation will only lead not only to Ukraine’s total destruction, but even a catastrophic nuclear war between the US/NATO and Russia.
Golinkin is the author of A Backpack, a Bear, and Eight Crates of Vodka. Mr. Golinkin, a Boston College alumnus, came to the US as a child refugee from the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv in 1990. His op-eds and essays on the Ukraine crisis have appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, and Time.com, among others; he has been interviewed by WSJ Live and HuffPost Live.

Sponsored by Ukraine: A Time for Peace campaign.

Outreach for Peace at the Lowell Folk Festival
2026-07-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Lowell Folk Festival, 40 French St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Join Mass. Peace Action as we table at Lowell Folk Festival, on Saturday, July 25.
We will be handing out literature on Palestine, Iran, Ukraine, nuclear disarmament, immigrant rights, and more — requesting signatures on petitions and postcards, and informing others about our mission.
Spend a shift behind the table and then listen to music and check out the food stalls.
We will be on French Street near the corner of Kirk, in downtown Lowell. Contact the MAPA office (617-354-2169 or info@masspeaceaction.org) to arrange carpools, or you can travel by MBTA commuter rail. Please sign up for a shift and we’ll contact you with details.

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Light for Life Dance Party for Cuba
2026-07-26 18:00 - 21:00
Join Massachusetts Peace Action (MAPA) and MEDICC for an evening of music, dancing, and solidarity at the Light for Life Dance Party for Cuba.
This fundraiser supports the Light for Life Project, which provides vital assistance to pregnant women and infants in Cuba. Due to severe fuel shortages and the ongoing economic blockade, more than 32,000 pregnant women face significant health risks. Your participation helps bring much-needed support to those most in need.
Enjoy an evening featuring live music by José González and Banda Criolla, delicious Cuban sandwiches, mojitos, and dancing while supporting an important humanitarian cause.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, July 26Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: The Marigold Theater84 Cottage Street, Easthampton, MA
REGISTER NOW!
Can’t attend? You can still support the Light for Life Project by making a donation:
https://bit.ly/4dtHXOU
Come celebrate Cuban culture, enjoy great music and food, and help improve the lives of mothers and infants in Cuba. We look forward to seeing you there!

Palestine 36: Revolt, Drama, History
2026-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | St James Episcopal Church – Parish Hall, 1991 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140
Palestine 36 is an internationally acclaimed 2025 historical drama and epic written and directed by Annemarie Jacir. The film interweaves fictional narratives with archival footage and historical recreation to tell its story.
1936. As villages across Mandatory Palestine rise against British colonial rule, Yusuf drifts between his rural home and the restless energy of Jerusalem, longing for a future beyond the growing unrest. But history is relentless. With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe, and the Palestinian population uniting in the largest and longest uprising against Britain’s 30-year dominion, all sides spiral towards inevitable collision in a decisive moment for the British Empire and the future of the entire region.
The farmer-led revolt against British colonialism in 1936 marked the beginning of the largest and longest uprising against Britain’s 30-year rule. Palestinians from all classes were mobilized, and nationalistic sentiment spread in the Arabic press, schools, social and literary circles. The British, taken aback by the extent and intensity of the revolt, retaliated by placing Palestine under martial law, deploying over twenty thousand troops to Palestine, and still failed to control a population of less than one million people. Ships arrived loaded with tanks and machine guns. The Royal Air Force began strafing the countryside. Thousands of Palestinians were imprisoned, beaten, and the leadership exiled. The revolt lasted for three years and was arguably the largest and longest anticolonial uprising in the British Empire.
Palestine’s Official Selection for the 98th Academy Awards.
Sponsored by MAPA, Cambridge for Palestine, and the Boston Palestine Film Festival.
The film will be screened in the Parish Hall of St. James Church. The Parish Hall is in the modern condo/ office building which is located next to the historic stone church. If you have not been to the location before, please print out these directions before you go!

Back Yard Party for Peace - Roslindale
2026-08-01 16:00 - 18:00 | TBA (Roslindale), Roslindale, MA
$$$ Billions for War and Prisons
While Millions Can’t Afford Rent, Food or Healthcare
Featured Speaker: Mallory Hanora, executive director of Families for Justice as Healing, prison abolition campaigner. Gov. Maura Healey has approved a $360 million contract to build a new women’s prison.
Remarks by Faarooq Sahabdeen, campaigner for Sen. Ed Markey
Music by Nancy Hewitt and Karen Kirchoff. Bring your voice and an instrument to join in.
Enjoy the summer with MAPA’s administrative director and Palestine/Iran campaign organizer, Cole Harrison, and Racial Justice/Indigenous Solidarity co-chair, Claire Gosselin, at their home in Roslindale!
Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about MAPA’s efforts to end the ongoing genocide in Gaza and Lebanon, reconcile with Iran, China, and Cuba, end the war in Ukraine, cut the Pentagon budget, roll back MAGA, establish racial justice, and face the twin existential threats of climate change and nuclear weapons.
There will be plenty of refreshments, with vegan options available.
If interested in attending, make sure to call for Cole and Claire’s address! We’re about 2 miles from Forest Hills and a 8 minute walk from Roslindale Square, and can pick you up at Forest Hills (advance notice would help). (617) 469-9838 or write info@masspeaceaction.org.
Sign up here, and if you wish, make a donation!

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
2026-08-09 18:30 - 21:00 | Watertown Square, Main Street at Spring St, Watertown, MA, United States
6:30 PM – Silent Vigil in Watertown Square
7:30 PM – Music/Testimonials at Charles River MDCR Dock
Suzy Giroux, Singer, Songwriter, and Activist
Sue-Ellen Hershman-Tcherepnin, Flutist, WCPJE President
Ray Matsumiya, Executive Director, Oleander Initiative and Grandson of a Hiroshima bombing victim
Tod Gross and Jeanne Trubek, WCPJE Nuclear Disarmament Committee
All participants are encouraged to share reflections
8:30 PM – Floating of the Candle Boats
NEVER AGAIN – NO MORE HIROSHIMA and NAGASAKI!
NO MORE VICTIMS – ABOLISH NUCLEAR WEAPONS!

“Why do we stand in silence and float candle boats”? To remember –
*The more than 210,000 killed, and the many more injured, by the U.S. nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9 in 1945.
*That the danger of nuclear war is ever present and growing daily, and that without a powerful grassroots movement dedicated to abolition of nuclear weapons, the unthinkable – another Hiroshima or Nagasaki – is possible.
Sponsored by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment (WCPJE)
We appreciate the support of NE American Friends Service Committee and Massachusetts Peace Action.
Visit www.watertowncitizens.org and www.facebook.com/WatertownCitizensPJE
For a listing of other activities remembering the events of August 6 and 9, visit www.masspeaceaction.org
Alternate Location in the Event of Rain: First Parish Watertown, 35 Church Street, Watertown
