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- "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.
www.zmag.org/crisescurevts/complex.htm
- 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.
prop1.org
- A Bridge to Peace - On-line petition to "Ariel Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel; Yasser Arafat, Chairman, Palestinian Authority, and the good people of Israel and Palestine" offering six concrete steps to Middle East peace.
PetitionOnline.com/bridge
- 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.
www.world4peace.org
- 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.
www.house.gov/kucinich/action/peace.htm
- Against Withdrawal from Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty - Petition to register disagreement with President Bush's unilateral decision to withdraw from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
www.PetitionOnline.com/ABM1201/petition.html
- Albert Einstein Institution - Nonprofit organization advancing the study and use of strategic nonviolent action in conflicts throughout the world.
www.aeinstein.org
- 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.
www.alternet.org/issues/index.html?IssueAreaID=26
- 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.
www.geocities.com/artistsagainsthewar
- 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.
www5a.biglobe.ne.jp/~artWB
- 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.
www.worldcitizens.org
- 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.
www.cpt.org
- Citizens Of One World - Signature collection drive to lobby world leaders on the goals of eradicating hunger and poverty and committing them to world peace. Declaration, list of signers, contact addresses for world leaders, and links to related sites.
www.citizensofoneworld.net
- Civis - Swedish non-profit peace building foundation supporting civil initiatives on conflict management and non-violence in different parts of the world.
www.civis.nu
- 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.
www.clearlandmines.com
- Conscience and Peace Tax International - Aims to obtain recognition of the right to conscientious objection to paying for armaments and war preparation and war conduct through taxes.
cpti.ws
- Conscientious Objectors - Written by soldier who left the military after becoming a conscientious objector. Offers her advice and details her experience. Includes "Peace-by-Peace and Step-by-Step" instructions and links to other CO resources.
www.geocities.com/conscientious_objectors/index.html
- 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.
dear_mr_president.tripod.com
- Dreams of Change - An assemblage of dreams, hopes, and aspirations for a better world. Visitors can read others dreams and write their own.
www.dreamsofchange.net
- 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.
saveageneration.org
- 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.
www.epfonline.org
- 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.
www.forusa.org
- 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.
www.globalcoalitionforpeace.net
- Global Peace Walk - Grassroots method of bringing a notion of sacredness into the political process and environmental debate. Includes route and program information.
www.globalpeacenow.org
- 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!
www.haguepeace.org
- 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.
www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/history_of_peace_movements
- 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.
www.iacenter.org
- 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.
www.icbl.org
- 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.
www.ipb.org
- International Service for Peace - Coalition of North American, Latin American, and European organizations formed in 1995 to support the peace process in Chiapas, Mexico.
www.sipaz.org
- 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.
www.jewishpeacefellowship.org
- 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.
www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org
- 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.
www.johndenverpeacecloth.com
- 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.
www.webshots.com/sp/peace_candle
- 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.
www.mpfweb.org
- 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.
www.nebraskansforpeace.org
- No War Collective - Calls to action, news, commentary, activism directory, historical perspectives on war, and contact information.
www.nowarcollective.com
- 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.
www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org
- 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.
www.ogele.org
- One World Heart - Organizing global unified pause to plant symbolic seeds of peace and repeat a peace prayer on May 5th, 2002 at 5:00PM EST. Offers Peace Heart package, with rose quartz heart and copy of prayer.
www.oneworldheart.org
- 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.
www.1world1people.org
- Pax Christi - Australia - Australian branch of an international Christian peace movement. Has background information, contacts, issues and events.
www.paxchristi.org.au
- 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.
www.nonviolence.org/pcusa
- 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.
www.peacebrigades.org
- Peace Card - Designed to provide an easy way for people to communicate their desire for peace directly to others. Message form with peace graphic and contact information for media and state, federal, and international government officials.
www.peacecard.org
- 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.
peaceflag.net
- Peace In Ireland - Promotes peace activities in Northern Ireland. Explains the history of the organization, provides news, sells merchandise and solicits donations.
www.peaceinireland.org
- 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.
www.peacemamas.com
- Peace Pledge Union - Wide range of resources on peace, war, conflict, and nonviolence. Reflective and factual material, including resources for pupils and teachers.
www.ppu.org.uk
- 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.
www.peaceresponse.org
- Peace Through the Arts Camps - Annual camps, held in England, aim to bring together people from all over the world to discover unity within diversity and to build friendships through dance and songs. Registration information, history, photo album of previous camps, and links to related sites.
www.ptacamps.com
- 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.
pax.protest.net/Peace
- 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.
www.peacefultomorrows.org
- 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.
www.peacerights.com
- Physicians for Social Responsibility - Represents more than 20,000 physicians, nurses, health care professionals, and concerned citizens devoted to nuclear disarmament, violence prevention and environmental health.
www.psr.org
- Ploughshares Fund - Public grantmaking foundation that supports initiatives for stopping the spread of weapons of war, from nuclear arms to landmines.
www.ploughshares.org
- 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.
www.postersforpeace.org
- 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.
www.pax.org
- 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.
www.seekpeace.org
- signupforpeace.com - Dedicated to connecting people from across the globe committed to global peace. Online petition, forum, and information on conflicts around the world.
www.signupforpeace.com
- Stop the War: March on Washington DC April 20th, 2002 - Call to action supported by over 50 peace groups. Information on issues, mobilization, and how to participate. Includes local group contacts and offers listserve and email updates.
www.a20stopthewar.org
- 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.
www.stopworldwar3.com
- Student Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Network - Campaigning against nuclear weapons and war. Information on events, groups participating, action campaigns, and news.
www.studentcndnetwork.freeserve.co.uk
- 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.
www.art-for-peace.org
- 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.
www.syrculturalworkers.org
- 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.
www.dharmawalk.org
- 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.
www.tamera.org
- 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.
www.jcpd.gr.jp
- 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.
www.nonviolence.org/nukeresister
- 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.
www.tootsite.org
- The Radiant Peace Place - About current projects, including the Peace Education Awards for children, International Days of Radiant Peace, awareness, and education.
www.radiantpeace.org
- 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.
www.shalomctr.org
- The Sunflower Project - Fostering a worldwide campaign to encourage people to plant sunflowers as living symbols of peace. Project goals, sunflower symbolism and quotations, planting instructions, petition, and links to related sites.
www.sunflowerproject.org
- Thousand Cranes Peace Network - Engaging communities in collaborative activities to promote peace, non-violence and tolerance.
rosella.apana.org.au/~mlb/cranes/challeng.htm
- Trouble Tickets - An activist media project. Resources for those opposing war including articles, links, tactics and materials.
www.trouble-tickets.org/index.html
- Tuesdays for Peace - Make a personal contribution to peace every Tuesday to remember 9-11 and turn the tide away from terrorism and war. Ideas, insights, and weekly reminders.
www.tuesdaysforpeace.org
- 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.
www.nonviolence.org/vitw/index.htm
- 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.
www.negia.net/~juliet77/vows.html
- War Child - Network of independent organisations working across the world to help children affected by war.
www.warchild.org
- War Resisters' International - Exists to promote nonviolent action against the causes of war, and to support and connect people around the world who refuse to take part in war or the preparation of war.
www.wri-irg.org
- 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.
why-war.com
- Word Art - Peace activist's pen and ink drawings with quotations, free to use with attribution to the artist.
www.windchimewalker.net/wordart.html
- World Earth Healing Day - Annual global linkup for world peace and healing.
www.worldhealing.co.uk
- 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.
www.wfa.org
- 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.
www.institute-for-nonviolence.com.au
- 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.
www.worldpeace.org
- 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.
www.worldpeacetreaty.org
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