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International Action Center - Provides information, activism, and resistance to U.S. militarism, war, and corporate greed. Action alerts, news, and analysis of events around the world. War Child - Network of independent organisations working across the world to help children affected by war. International Service for Peace - Coalition of North American, Latin American, and European organizations formed in 1995 to support the peace process in Chiapas, Mexico. Ogele - Voices for Peace - A forum for peace workers from around the world to post and discuss alternative grass-roots news, feature-length articles and calls to action related to peace work and non-violent activism. International Peace Bureau - Federation founded in 1892 supports peace and disarmament initiatives and creates international projects. Also acts as publishing house and conference organizer. Member organizations, publications, events, programs, and opportunities for involvement. World Institute for Nonviolence and Reconciliation - A centre for research and education in the development, interaction and exchange of contemporary dispute resolution, nonviolence and reconciliation knowledge and practices. Artists Without Borders - International organization brings psychological relief to the victims of war in the form of art and/or entertainment. Site can be viewed in English or Japanese. Thousand Cranes Peace Network - Engaging communities in collaborative activities to promote peace, non-violence and tolerance. Vows of Peace - These vows were created to help each participant become a more peaceful individual and therefore help the world become a more peaceful place. Site visitors are encouraged to make copies of the vows and distribute them in every way possible to as many people as possible. Civis - Swedish non-profit peace building foundation supporting civil initiatives on conflict management and non-violence in different parts of the world. World Federalist Association - Seeks to join with others in the United States and throughout the world in raising the consciousness of the human family to the idea that war can be abolished and greater justice achieved through enforceable world law. Pax Christi - Australia - Australian branch of an international Christian peace movement. Has background information, contacts, issues and events. Pax Christi USA - Strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence. World Earth Healing Day - Annual global linkup for world peace and healing. History of Peace Movements - Archived site profiles individuals and groups throughout history who have fought for peace. Links to articles, speeches, essays, and art about world peace. Tamera - Centre for Human Ecology - A cooperative of people in Portugal whose goal is the development of a healing biotope, where several hundred people can live together with all fellow beings using the principle of non-violent cooperation to create a base for global peace work. Trouble Tickets - An activist media project. Resources for those opposing war including articles, links, tactics and materials. World Peace Prayer Society - Nonprofit, non-sectarian organization dedicated to spreading the message and prayer "May Peace Prevail on Earth". Programs include the Peace Pole Project, Peace Pals, and Youth for Peace. Hague Appeal for Peace - Information on campaigns launched or supported by the largest international peace conference in history. 1,000 organizations, 1 rallying call: Time to Abolish War/ Peace is a Human Right! Global Peace Walk - Grassroots method of bringing a notion of sacredness into the political process and environmental debate. Includes route and program information. Student Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Network - Campaigning against nuclear weapons and war. Information on events, groups participating, action campaigns, and news. The Radiant Peace Place - About current projects, including the Peace Education Awards for children, International Days of Radiant Peace, awareness, and education. A World Peace: Global Partners in World Peace - Dedicated to supporting people worldwide in voicing peaceful solutions to global conflict and updates on global peace efforts. Provides a chatroom, message board, contact information for world leaders, and links to related organizations. Peaceful Tomorrows - An advocacy organization founded by family members of September Eleventh victims. Its mission is to seek effective nonviolent responses to terrorism, and identify a commonality with all people similarly affected by violence throughout the world. Stop World War 3 - Online activist magazine dedicated to building a broad movement against the root of war: globalization. News, articles, and links to related groups. Fellowship of Reconciliation - Interfaith organization committed to active nonviolence as a transforming way of life and as a means of radical change. Educates, trains, build coalitions, and engages in nonviolent and compassionate actions locally, nationally, and globally. Action alerts, news, program info, and links to like-minded groups. Taking a Path to Peace - Nichidatsu Fujii and the continuing work of his Buddhist order in building peace pagodas, walking for peace, and working for peace and justice through their spiritual practice. Word Art - Peace activist's pen and ink drawings with quotations, free to use with attribution to the artist. International Campaign to Ban Landmines - Brings together over 1,300 groups in over 90 countries who work locally, nationally, regionally, and internationally to ban antipersonnel mines. Peace Flags - Sells peace flags created to draw the distinction between patriotism and militarism. Has links to activist groups, news articles about war, peace, and the suffering in Afghanistan, and a discussion board. Nebraskans For Peace - Statewide grassroots advocacy organization working nonviolently for peace with justice through community-building, education and political action. Publishes annual Cat Lovers Against the Bomb calendar. Albert Einstein Institution - Nonprofit organization advancing the study and use of strategic nonviolent action in conflicts throughout the world. Jewish Peace Fellowship - Jewish voice in the peace community and a peace voice in the Jewish community. A nondenominational Jewish organization committed to active nonviolence as a means of resolving conflict, drawing on Jewish traditional sources within the Torah, the Talmud, and contemporary peacemaking sages. Muslim Peace Fellowship - A gathering of peace and justice-oriented Muslims of all backgrounds who are dedicated to making the beauty of Islam evident in the world. Provides news updates and resources for media and activists. Syracuse Cultural Workers - Educational organization that works to sustain a culture that honors diversity and celebrates community; that inspires and nurtures justice, equality, and freedom. Offers a variety of multicultural resources as well as 9-11 peace resources that include a "Peace, Not Revenge" organizing packet. Ploughshares Fund - Public grantmaking foundation that supports initiatives for stopping the spread of weapons of war, from nuclear arms to landmines. Action Center: Peace -- Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich - Information on legislation introduced to create a national Department of Peace. Provides opportunities for feedback and personal involvement. Christian Peacemaker Teams - Responding to Christ's call to confront injustice, its members attempt to bring the redemptive love of God to violent situations through direct, personal involvement. FAQ, calendar, history and mission, and action alerts. Artists Against The War - Organization of artists, writers, actors, and film-makers who condemn this war. Based initially in London, it is networked with the broad movement of people against the war. Provides information on upcoming events, opportunities for involvement, and news. Dear Mr President: Words of Resistance, Reason, and Peace - Features letters to the U.S. President urging him to pursue peace and non-violence instead of war in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Also provides suggestions for activism and letter-writing, as well as quotations on war and peace. John Denver Memorial Peace Cloth - Photos, tour information, and history of tapestry created by thousands of people from around the world as a visible expression of the late singer's message of peace. Association of World Citizens - International organization with branches in over 50 countries. Goal is a global village of lasting peace and justice, based on respect for life and the environment. Membership information, goals, and news. "Being Able to Say Neither/Nor" by Cynthia Cockburn - A letter about some of the complexities of opposition, written by a Women in Black activist following a demonstration in London. Discusses her feelings about the polarization of various groups protesting the situation in Kosovo. Students' Art for Peace - Gives students of all ages the excitement of exchanging peace messages--through their artwork--with students in other countries. Offers information on ordering teacher's kits. Nonviolent Peaceforce Project - Organization being created to train and mobilize an international, non-violent standing peace force. Newsletters, opportunities for volunteering time, talent, and ideas; reading lists, and information on organizing local affinity groups. The Nuclear Resister - Selected articles from most recent issue of quarterly publication. Provides information about and support for imprisoned anti-nuclear and anti-war activists. Voices in the Wilderness - A Campaign to End the Economic Sanctions Against the People of Iraq - Delegations travel to Iraq to confront the sanctions and members engage in outreach and education in Iraq and at home in the US or the UK. News, updates, and suggestions for ways to become involved. Peace Brigades International - Provides nonviolent international support in violent conflict areas, offering unarmed protective accompaniment to individuals and groups threatened with violence and human rights abuses. Light a Candle for Peace - Click on the unlit candle to light a candle for peace. Goal is 100% Internet participation. Has form for emailing site address to other people. Peace Pledge Union - Wide range of resources on peace, war, conflict, and nonviolence. Reflective and factual material, including resources for pupils and teachers. Peace Mamas International - Provides alternative news, links to other sites promoting peace, human rights and respect for the environment. Four peace flags available to order online. Peacerights - Legal information on peace and human rights - Provides a strategic legal service on international human rights, weapons, and arms issues, based in the United Kingdom. Contains an overview, future plans, contact and membership information. No War Collective - Calls to action, news, commentary, activism directory, historical perspectives on war, and contact information. Peace.Protest.Net - Global calendar of pro-peace and anti-racism protests, meetings, benefits, and conferences. Online petitions, anti-war posters, upcoming events, search feature, and links to anti-war news sites and 9-11 peace coalitions. The Shalom Center - Network of American Jews who draw on Jewish tradition and spirituality to seek peace, pursue justice, heal the earth, and build community. Articles, letters, news, and calls for action. Jewish Voice For Peace - SF Bay Area grassroots organization dedicated to the rights of Jews, Palestinians, and all peoples in the Middle East. They believe conflict won't end until Israel removes settlements. Action alerts, calendar of events, listserve, activism resources, and petition. Clear Landmines - Visitors can make free donations once a day by the "click of a button". Money from sponsors is used by the Canadian Landmine Foundation to help fund the removal of landmines. Information about landmines, FAQ, and running tally of area cleared. Peace Response - Effort to share ideas, strategies, and resources within the American Friends Service Committee and peace community. Articles, resources, opportunities for activism, and peace pledge sign-up form. Global Coalition for Peace - Call to action for all peace-seekers and peace-makers to unite in an effort to intervene in the present conflict with non-violent actions. Articles and letters, action alerts, and links to related sites. AlterNet -- The Anti-War Movement - President Bush's announcement of a war against terrorism after the 9-11 attacks has mobilized a new kind of peace movement. This page was created to keep people informed about it. Action alert, articles, discussion forum, and links to recommended sites. Education for Peace in Iraq - Organization works to change U.S. foreign policy and raise public awareness in support of human rights in Iraq and peace in the Middle East. Articles, photos, action alerts, news, and resources for education and activism. Seeking Peace, Pursuing Justice - Reform Movement's campaign to educate and mobilize North American Jewry to support peace efforts and social justice causes in Israel. News and information, publications, program ideas, and educational resources. Program of Academic Exchange - Fosters the development of young people and supports international peace, friendship and cross-cultural understanding through students'homestays in foreign countries. Staff, programs, and requirements for hosts. 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. - Grassroots voter initiative movement for disarmament of nuclear weapons and the conversion of the arms industries to human and environmental needs. News, events, petition, resources, and ways to become involved. Why War? - Organization that is honestly and rationally attacking pro-war arguments in order to show that the current "war on terrorism" is unjustifiable. Serves as a hub for communication between groups on campuses that are questioning the war. News, articles, FAQ, events, and resources for activism. The Opposite of Terrorism - Authors seeking input into the question, "What is the opposite of terrorism?" Guide to hosting "The Opposites of Terrorism" parties to raise money for compassionate, non-profit, local organizations. Survey and message board. World Peace Treaty Campaign - A campaign to pass a "Treaty for the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes," to abolish war and maintain world peace by fiat. One World One People for Peace - Working to turn the concept of world peace from a theoretical ideal into a practical, workable reality. Promotes volunteering all over the world. Mission statement, articles, and links to volunteer opportunities. Dreams of Change - An assemblage of dreams, hopes, and aspirations for a better world. Visitors can read others dreams and write their own. signupforpeace.com - Dedicated to connecting people from across the globe committed to global peace. Online petition, forum, and information on conflicts around the world. Posters for Peace - Anti-war posters prepared as a response to the recent bombings in New York and DC, available for download in Adobe PDF format. Posting instructions included. Jewish Friends of Palestine - Online initiative of Jewish activists for a free Palestine. Directory, petitions, articles, and complimentary web hosting for related groups. Episcopal Peace Fellowship - Aids and encourages all Episcopalians to strive for justice and peace among all people and to bear nonviolent witness to Christ's call to peace. Action updates and contact information for interest groups and local chapters. The Thread Project: One World, One Cloth - Gathering threads (ribbon, hemp, string, or other fiber) from people around the world to be woven into World Cloths. Project details, photos, FAQ, and instructions for participation. peaceflags.net - Dedicated to fundraising for peace education and antiracism organizations with earth friendly products; peace flags, earth flags, and peace t-shirts. Online ordering and links to related groups. Forty Flags for Peace - Traveling collection of peace flags made by children. Objective of the project is to promote peace by exhibiting the flags in public spaces. Exhibition dates, instructions for creating flags, and contact information. International ANSWER - Activist group against war and racism, formed in response to the rush to war following the September 11 attacks. Background reading, fact sheets, campaigns, petitions, action alerts, and resources for activism. PeacePins - Anti-war fundraising project that sells peace oriented lapel pins and donates the profits to peace organizations. Mission, photos, and order form. Pax Movement - Scientists, engineers, and technicians who have made a pledge to work for peace and not support the development of weapons, wars, and genocides. Offers Pax Resolution and list of those who have signed it. Tribe of Heart - Making use of storytelling, visual media, and the arts to present a vision of a compassionate future. Inspirational quotes and articles, email discussion list, action opportunities, newsletter, and events. Many Ways to Peace - Community-based, collaborative website growing out of a communications class at Antioch College. Purpose is to encourage many voices to share many ways to work for peace and justice. Articles, news, email list, and links to related sites. Tonight Ive Seen Tomorrow - Original, non-copyrighted song available for download. Visitors are urged to distribute it widely to help prevent or halt an unjust attack on Iraq. Contains lyrics and mp3 audio file. Cities for Peace - International coalition of local officials and concerned citizens working to express the will of their communities through civic resolutions against a war on Iraq. Cities, universities, and groups with resolutions; articles and campaign toolkit. Baring Witness - When 45 Marin County, California women were photographed forming the word PEACE with their naked bodies, it struck a deep chord. Similar nude and clothed actions have since taken place across the US and around the world and more are encouraged. Photo album, how-to information, press clips, and resources. The National Youth and Student Peace Coalition - Works to build strategic, long-term student and youth opposition to war, both abroad with bombs and bullets, and at home with racism, cuts to education, and freedom-limiting "anti-terrorism" policies. Upcoming actions, organizational tips and resources, listserv, and downloadable posters. Celebrating Peace - Offers variety of programs and resources to help empower children with the positive life skills of kindness and peacemaking. Coloring pages, children's artwork, parent and teacher resources, and information on Young Peacemakers Club and other programs. Black Voices for Peace - National Black community action network working for justice and peace in the United States and around the world. Organizes and supports educational forums, training workshops, action campaigns, and political protests. Calendar of events, anti-war postcards, and membership form. TJP Human Shield Iraq Project - Citizens of many countries traveling to Iraq and placing themselves with the most vulnerable people in hopes of preventing U.S. led military attacks. News and video, mission reports, volunteer opportunities, and message board. The World Messenger - Offers news reports and articles making a case against Bush's war in Iraq for oil. Provides information on past and future anti-war protests and links to peace groups around the world. Win Without War - Coalition of national organizations offering a mainstream voice advocating alternatives to preemptive war against Iraq. Current actions, member organizations, alternatives to war, press room, and resources. Blondes for Peace - Bringing an anti-war message of peace through humor. Provides world news stories on anti-war movements and links to petition and action sites. PeaceButtons.Com - Sells peace buttons in different colors and designs. Contains pricing and ordering information, ways to wage peace, history of the peace symbol, and peace resources. The Sunshine Project - Research, facts and activism about biological weapons and biotechnology. Poets Against the War - Provides a venue for poets to voice their conscience against impending war. Index of poems, searchable schedule of readings, chapbook, resources for organizing readings, and press coverage. Rice For Peace - No War On Iraq - Effort to send a message to President Bush and other leaders that "If we are going to send something to Iraq it should be food, not bombs" by mailing them packets of rice. Mailing instructions, FAQ, and outreach tools. United Religions Initiative - Works to promote enduring, daily interfaith cooperation, to end religiously motivated violence, and to create cultures of peace, justice, and healing for the Earth and all living beings. Programs, FAQ, news, events, and resources. Goo Goo Dolls Fans For Peace - Uniting fans of the Goo Goo Dolls to work for peace and encourage the band to continue speaking out against war. Events, protest tips, message board, photo gallery, peace art and poetry. No More Victims - Dedicated to informing the public about the human costs of US foreign policy and putting a name and a face to the invisible victims. Provides ideas for action and involvement, photographs, news, and links. Bare Witness - Campaigning for peace through naked protest. Includes news, general principles, and links. Peace Lynx - Resources for skeptics in an age of manufactured consent. Links to informational sites for U.S.-Iraq war opponents and free anti-war web buttons and banners. The Japan Center for Preventive Diplomacy - Aims to strengthen the contribution of the Japanese non-government sector to the prevention of conflicts in the world. Offers on-line forum where concerned parties to conflicts can participate in dialogue. The Olympia Movement for Justice & Peace - Promotes social justice and peace in one's community and the world through education, dialogue, collaboration, and action. UWDO - no war, anti-war organization of pacifist - Anti war public pacifist organization. Our aim is to bring all defense ministries of all governments under our control. Having no access to arms, the countries will have to seek diplomatic ways to settle disputes. Today it is the only solution and the only chance to see no war anymore. Consumers Against War - Group of young Europeans advocating a boycott of American products as a protest against the Iraq war. Provides contact information and brands made by companies that supported G.W. Bush in his election campaign. World Peace Flame - Organizes peace forums and world peace flame monuments throughout the world and gives people the tools to make peace a part of daily life. History of peace flame, events, news, techniques, and resources for creating peace. Empty Warheads Found in Washington - Collection of anti-war signs and slogans seen at rallies. Also includes political cartoons, quotes, and news articles.
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