#globalmomentofunity

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DECEMBER 10th in BOWLING GREEN, OH

Boy oh boy are the students at Bowling Green State University in for a real treat. 

Ever since Chelsea Burbridge and Justin Gramely joined us for our first Whistler Society gathering, they've been really stirring it up over there. They've turned their society into an official organization, held conversation dinners, and reached out to countless students during their campus festival.

And now on December 10th, in the middle of finals week, Chelsea, Justin and their crew will be holding court at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Ballroom. They will have snacks. They will have music. They will have: A BOUNCE HOUSE. 

All day, kids on campus are invited to drop in and jump their stress away, check out some works of art, have a bite to eat, and take a look at the Human Rights Day streams from around the world. Throughout the day there will be live performances and DJs to go with all the bouncy-madness, and they'll be able to stop by tables from Tom's Shoes and Stop Traffic Fashion. 

Admittedly, we cannot wait to see some bounce house moves popping up on HD projection screens all over the country. 

Want it? Click HERE to register for December 10th.

[fwinterns-blog]

DECEMBER 10th in GOMA

A GLOBAL MOMENT OF UNITY FOR PEACE IN CONGO

Last December, when the M23 rebels left the city of Goma, our partners at Mutaani—Congo's fastest growing radio station—threw together a concert to celebrate. They put out an invitation on the airwaves, and with only three days' notice, 2000 Gomatreciens came out to hear their favorite musicians and party the night away.  This year, they're doing it again, and we're doing it with them. On Human Rights Day, December 10, 2013, we will gather in 5 cities around the world —Goma, Stockholm, New York, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Miami—for a Global Moment of Unity for Peace in Congo. Together, we will celebrate the progress made toward growing human freedom. 

The night will begin in Goma at the main stage of the Ihusi Hotel, where Mutaani will unveil its new record label, showcase musicians from across the African continent, and begin building the path to lasting peace. 

At the same time in Stockholm, all-day festivities at the Bruno Gallerian Mall culminate in live performances and DJ sets at nightclub Lljunggren. Later in Miami, it all goes down at the Rec Room, an underground old-school spot at South Beach's Gale Hotel. In Phoenix, the crew takes over one of the city's best music venues for a concert/art show/dance party. Along with New York and LA, all of these cities will be connected through an interactive hub: a large HD projection that lets them see each-other through social media, photos, videos and more. Guests can send their content to the hub by using the hashtag #freeworld. 

Not in one of those six cities? Not to worry. This year the global moment will also be in Austin, Portland, Berlin, Seoul, Seattle, Bowling Green, Orlando, Edmonton, Las Vegas, and any other city where you're ready to host something. 

Register here to start your own Human Rights Day event or to receive an invite to a happening in your city.