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- Active Resistance to the Roots of War & Justice not Vengeance - ARROW is a nonviolent direct action affinity group set up in 1990 whose main focus has been US/UK military intervention in the Third World. Justice not Vengeance is a group of individuals who have come together to show their opposition to military retaliation in response to the events of 11 September 2001. Principles, anti-war briefings, events diary, and mailing lists.
www.justicenotvengeance.org
- Bath Stop The War Coalition - Broad coalition of Bath activists opposed to the war of revenge which George W. Bush, Tony Blair, and their allies are waging against the people of Afghanistan. Forthcoming events, war and peace news from around the world, book reviews, and message board.
www.bathstopwar.org.uk
- Brent and Harrow Stop the War - Part of the growing coalition in opposition to the war. Membership is open to anyone living or working in or around Brent or Harrow. Events, articles and arguments, petitions, and resources for activism.
www.redmagic.co.uk/stopwar
- Brighton and Hove Action For Peace - Local group taking non-violent forms of action for peace. Online newsletter.
www.angelfire.com/electronic/actionforpeace/index.htm
- Cambridge Campaign for Peace - Promotes the peaceful resolution of international conflicts through discussion, respect of International Law, and with the mediation of the United Nations. Upcoming events, campaigns, and action alerts.
www.campeace.org
- Cambridge Clarion Group - Aims of the group are to stop the bombing of Afghanistan and to stop the bombing of innocent people everywhere. Strategies, upcoming local and national events, articles, and photos.
www.cambridgeclarion.org
- Cambridge Students Against the War - Group of students from universities and colleges in Cambridge who are opposing the war currently being waged by the American government and its allies against Afghanistan. Upcoming events, anti-war campaigning resources, mailing lists, and photos of past events.
www.srcf.ucam.org/camsaw
- Campaign Against Arms Trade - Campaigns for the reduction and ultimate abolition of the international arms trade and the UK's role in it as a leading arms exporter. News, reports, information, newsletter, events diary, and suggestions for activism.
www.caat.org.uk
- Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament - Campaigns non-violently to rid the world of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. Information sheets, news, briefings and reports, press release archive, and diary of upcoming events and actions.
www.cnduk.org
- Campaign for the Accountability of American Air Bases - Opposed to weapons of mass destruction in general and nuclear weapons in particular. Focus is on raising public awareness and accountability of American bases in the UK. News, articles, photos, and events.
www.caab.org.uk
- Candlelit Vigil for Peace in Afghanistan - Space where people of any religion, or none, can come together to hold the victims of the current military action in Afghanistan in their thoughts and prayers. Organised by Westminster Quakers for the duration of the conflict.
uk.geocities.com/monkeyhanger3
- Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament - London-based group of Christians witnessing on the basis of their faith against nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, while also positively campaigning for peace. Press releases, event calendar, FAQ, and membership information.
ccnd.gn.apc.org
- Colchester Peace Campaign - Launched in the aftermath of the terrible events in America on September 11th. Many local people believe that killing more innocent people in Afghanistan is not the answer. Meeting and vigil news, photos, and links to related sites.
www.colchesterpeace.org.uk
- Cut Conflict Campaign - Oxfam GB - Aims to reduce the needless suffering caused by conflict by curbing the arms trade, bringing war criminals to justice, promoting peace, and upholding the rights of refugees. Information on each campaign, with audio clips and photo gallery.
www.oxfam.org.uk/cutconflict
- d10 - Fluid group of people of different ages, nationalities, genders, sexualities, and political and religious beliefs who take nonviolent direct action together against war and militarism. Reports and photos of previous actions and alerts on upcoming events.
www.angelfire.com/darkside/northwood
- Edinburgh Stop the War Coalition - Unites a wide variety of individuals, members, and affiliated groups in an effort to stop the war currently declared by the United States and its allies against "terrorism". Events, news, and message board.
edinburghstw.org.uk
- Exeter Stop the War Coalition - Formed to organise activities to protest and to prevent the continuation and escalation of the war in Afghanistan. History of the Palestine-Israel conflict, articles, upcoming local and regional events, and political cartoons.
www.eclipse.co.uk/exeter/stopwar
- Faslane Peace Camp - Britain's only permanent peace camp, it exists to protest against nuclear weapons using non-violent direct action. It's situated beside the Faslane Naval Base, 30 miles from Glasgow, where the Trident submarines are based. History of the camp, news, photos, and upcoming events.
www.faslanepeacecamp.org
- Greenham Common Commemorative Sculpture - Update on the commemorative sculpture celebrating the activism of the Greenham Common women. Video clips of the sculpture and interviews with marchers, photos, history of the peace march and camp.
www.wfloe.fsnet.co.uk
- Haringey Stop The War Coalition - Haringey residents who are actively opposed to the current "war on terror." Founding statement; briefings on Palestine, Iraq, and Afghanistan; activism suggestions and resources; email list; events; and affiliated groups.
www.haringeystopwar.fsnet.co.uk
- Kingston Peace Council/Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament - Local peace and nuclear disarmament group working in the Kingston-upon-Thames area of South West London. Newsletter, forthcoming events, and articles.
kpc.gn.apc.org
- Lakenheath Action Group - Campaign to get rid of US nuclear weapons in England. News of upcoming actions and events, resources, and links to other anti-nuclear campaigns.
lakenheathaction.org
- Northern Friends Peace Board - Details of the activities of this body working for and with Quakers in the north of Britain, established in 1913 "to advise and encourage Friends and citizens generally in the active promotion of peace in all its height and breadth".
WWW.GN.APC.ORG/NFPB
- Norwich Stop The War Coalition - Bringing together diverse groups and individuals to stop the war by the USA and Great Britain on Afghanistan and to argue for peace and justice. Diary of scheduled events, reports, news, and press releases.
www.norwichstopwar.freeuk.com
- Oxford for Peace - Community-based, independent peace group promoting justice and the resolution of conflict through non-violent means. Vigil and meeting times, media and government contacts.
www.nospin.org.uk
- Palestine Solidarity Campaign - Largest and most active campaigning organisation in the UK on the issue of Palestine. Aim is to build an effective mass campaign, organising protests, political lobbying, and raising public awareness. News, events, campaigns, and membership form.
www.palestinecampaign.org
- PeaceUK - Informal association of individuals committed to working for a better world. UK events calendar, "Stop the War" email list, news and comments on current crisis, photo archive, and links to peace activism groups.
www.centrick.com/~peaceuk
- Reading Peace Group - Active in organising peace vigils, letter writing, petitioning, local meetings, and networking. History of group, upcoming activities, and articles.
www.readingpeacegroup.freewire.co.uk
- Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign - Main emphasis is to enlighten the Scottish Government and the public of the reality of Palestinian life under Israeli rule in Palestinian occupied territories. News, publications, upcoming events, campaigns, and suggestions for activism.
www.scottishpsc.org.uk
- Sheffield Against the War - Web site for the Sheffield Stop the War Coalition, a broad based organisation of people opposed to military retaliation for the attacks on September 11th. Events, anti-war news, downloadable resources, and email lists.
www.sheffieldagainstwar.org.uk
- Trident Ploughshares - Campaign to disarm the UK Trident nuclear weapons system in a non-violent, open, peaceful, and fully accountable manner. Background, news, events, newsletters, handbook, and petitions.
www.tridentploughshares.org
- UCL Stop the War Coalition - Group of staff and students at University College London opposed to war, in particular concerned about the aftermath of September 11. Events, articles, news, and suggestions for activism.
www.kioni.u-net.com
- UK Stop the War Coalition - Bringing together diverse groups and individuals to stop the war by the USA and Great Britain on Afghanistan and to argue for peace and justice. Provides news, articles, mailing lists, calendar of peace events throughout England and Wales, photos, and resources for groups and individuals.
www.stopwar.org.uk
- Voices in the Wilderness UK - Campaigns to end the economic sanctions against the people of Iraq. Library, campaign diary, news, and suggestions for activism.
www.viwuk.freeserve.co.uk
- Youth and Student Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament - Section of CND which unites young people and students of all ages in the campaign for nuclear disarmament and other peace activism. Information on current campaigns, diary of past events, activism resources, and upcoming events.
www.youthstudentcnd.org.uk
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