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IVAW 2013 Convention

published by Aaron Hughes on 07/11/13 6:13pm

The IVAW National Conventional is happening in Chicago August 1-4, where members across the country will converge in one location to determine the future of our organization. This is going to be a great convention and IVAW welcome's all to Chicago!

Click here to learn how to help IVAW members attend the convention by donating to our Indiegogo campaign.

Click here to find out more information about the convention and register today!

Click here to learn about the amazing convention plenary panel, 21st Century American Militarism: Occupation Abroad and Resistance at Home.

Contact us at convention@ivaw.org for questions.

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