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"John and Yoko held their bed-in to send a plea for peace. Today, that symbol is being revived to highlight our fervent hope and campaign to bring peace and security to the desperate human rights situation in Darfur, Sudan. Together, Amnesty International and these amazing artists seek to spark a demand for justice and action to end the suffering."
– Larry Cox, executive director of Amnesty International USA
Bed-Ins for PeaceThe original "Bed-Ins for Peace" were two well-publicized
week-long events held in 1969 by newlyweds Lennon
and Ono as a way to non-violently protest wars and
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In 2007 we're using "Bed-Ins" to raise awareness about the situation in Darfur and inspire a new generation to take peaceful action for human rights. The first "Bed-In," co-sponsored by Spin Magazine, took place, April
27-29, at the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio,
CA, and featured interviews and photographs with artists while sitting
in bed. Photos of "Against Me!", "Fair to Midland", "Gogol Bordello",
"Jack's Mannequin", "Mike Relm", "Noisettes", "Silversun Pickups", and
"Teddybears" (left) © Kelly Fogel |
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