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World Peace Project for Children This page uses frames, but your browser doesn't support them....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.
http://www.internationalanswer.org/
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.
http://www.consumers-against-war.de/
Provides nonviolent international support in violent conflict areas, offering unarmed protective accompaniment to individuals and groups threatened with violence and human rights abuses.
http://www.peacebrigades.org
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.
http://www.mpfweb.org/
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.
http://www.wfa.org/
Provides information, activism, and resistance to U.S. militarism, war, and corporate greed. Action alerts, news, and analysis of events around the world.
http://www.iacenter.org
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.
http://www.ogele.org
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.
http://www.ipb.org/
A centre for research and education in the development, interaction and exchange of contemporary dispute resolution, nonviolence and reconciliation knowledge and practices.
http://www.institute-for-nonviolence.com.au
Engaging communities in collaborative activities to promote peace, non-violence and tolerance.
http://rosella.apana.org.au/~mlb/cranes/challeng.htm
Swedish non-profit peace building foundation supporting civil initiatives on conflict management and non-violence in different parts of the world.
http://www.civis.nu/
Australian branch of an international Christian peace movement. Has background information, contacts, issues and events.
http://www.paxchristi.org.au/
Strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ by exploring, articulating, and witnessing to the call of Christian nonviolence.
http://www.nonviolence.org/pcusa/
Archived site profiles individuals and groups throughout history who have fought for peace. Links to articles, speeches, essays, and art about world peace.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/history_of_peace_movements
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.
http://www.tamera.org
An activist media project. Resources for those opposing war including articles, links, tactics and materials.
http://www.trouble-tickets.org/index.html
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.
http://www.worldpeace.org/
Information on campaigns launched or supported by the largest international peace conference in history. 1,000 organizations, to abolish war and make peace a human right.
http://www.haguepeace.org/
About current projects, including the Peace Education Awards for children, International Days of Radiant Peace, awareness, and education.
http://www.radiantpeace.org
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.
http://www.jewishpeacefellowship.org/
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.
http://www.syrculturalworkers.org
Public grantmaking foundation that supports initiatives for stopping the spread of weapons of war, from nuclear arms to landmines.
http://www.ploughshares.org/
Information on legislation introduced to create a national Department of Peace. Provides opportunities for feedback and personal involvement.
http://www.house.gov/kucinich/action/peace.htm
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.
http://www.geocities.com/artistsagainsthewar
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.
http://dear_mr_president.tripod.com/
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.
http://www.johndenverpeacecloth.com
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.
http://www.zmag.org/crisescurevts/complex.htm
Students exchange peace messages through artwork with students in other countries. Offers information on ordering teacher's kits.
http://www.art-for-peace.org/
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.
http://www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org
Selected articles from most recent issue of quarterly publication. Provides information about and support for imprisoned anti-nuclear and anti-war activists.
http://www.nonviolence.org/nukeresister
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.
http://www.webshots.com/sp/peace_candle/
Wide range of resources on peace, war, conflict, and nonviolence. Reflective and factual material, including resources for pupils and teachers.
http://www.ppu.org.uk
Provides alternative news, links to other sites promoting peace, human rights and respect for the environment. Four peace flags available to order online.
http://www.peacemamas.com/
Calls to action, news, commentary, activism directory, historical perspectives on war, and contact information.
http://www.nowarcollective.com/
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.
http://pax.protest.net/Peace/
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.
http://www.shalomctr.org
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.
http://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org
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.
http://www.peaceresponse.org/
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.
http://www.globalcoalitionforpeace.net/
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.
http://www.seekpeace.org
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.
http://www.pax.org
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.
http://prop1.org/
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.
http://why-war.com/
A campaign to pass a "Treaty for the Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes," to abolish war and maintain world peace by fiat.
http://www.worldpeacetreaty.org/
Online initiative of Jewish activists for a free Palestine. Directory, petitions, articles, and complimentary web hosting for related groups.
http://www.jewishfriendspalestine.org
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.
http://www.episcopalpeacefellowship.org
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.
http://threadproject.com/asp/default.asp
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.
http://store.yahoo.com/peaceflagsandtshirts/forflagforpe.html
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.
http://paxm.org/
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.
http://www.tribeofheart.com/
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.
http://www.manywaystopeace.org/
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.
http://www.citiesforpeace.org/
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.
http://www.baringwitness.org/
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.
http://www.nyspc.net/
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.
http://celebratingpeace.com
Mass direct action, in conflict zones, with the objective of protecting truth, justice, peace and life by getting in the way.
http://www.humanshields.org/
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.
http://www.worldmessenger.20m.com/
Bringing an anti-war message of peace through humor. Provides world news stories on anti-war movements and links to petition and action sites.
http://www.blondesforpeace.com/
Research, facts and activism about biological weapons and biotechnology.
http://www.sunshine-project.org/
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.
http://www.riceforpeace.org/
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.
http://www.uri.org/
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.
http://www.nomorevictims.org/
Campaigning for peace through naked protest. Includes news, general principles, and links.
http://www.barewitness.org/
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.
http://geocities.com/bulgybear/peace.html
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.
http://www.uwdo.org
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.
http://www.worldpeaceflame.com
Resources and links for reliable information, actions to be taken, and inspiration for the peaceful resolution to world conflict.
http://www.dosomethingforpeace.org/
Stages exhibitions of artistic reactions to war consisting of original works of art created on the backs of white cotton dress shirts. Background, resources, FAQ, event locations, mailing listing, and ways to get involved.
http://www.worksonshirts.org/
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.
http://epic-usa.org/
Mission is to promote peace and all of its benefits through opinion, education, and product marketing via snail mail, the internet, opinions, essays, books, and programmatic materials.
http://dcoe1.tripod.com/
Encourages individual and informed action to bring about responsible policies that nurture a peaceful, just, and equitable America. News, blog, quotes, message board, and suggestions for using duct tape as a peace statement.
http://www.ducttapeforpeace.org/
Organization working on solutions for peace, solving conflict with humor and compassion through the wearing of peace noses. News, photos, poetry and stories, and ways to get involved.
http://studywarnomore.org/
Initiative begun by a coalition of Catholic Sisters' congregations to gain "time pledges" of everyday peacemaking activities adding up to 1,000 years of peace. Pledge form, peacemaking ideas, and selected pledges.
http://pledgepeace.org/
Provides anti-war articles, commentaries, and photos as an incentive for all readers to become more active in speaking out against war. Encourages visitors to become a guest writer, columnist, or simply an activist.
http://www.writers-against-war.org/
Initiative to encourage individuals to sign peace treaties with one another. Includes downloadable peace treaty along with instructions for implementation and suggestions for how to spread the idea.
http://www.peacetreaties.net/
Resources and events for religious communities seeking peace. Includes prayers for a variety of religions.
http://www.peaceprayer.org/
Dedicated to sharing information about Nobel-Prize-Winners who were pacifists, or outspoken peace activists
http://www.peaceuniversalist.com/nobel/prize.htm
Group organizes running and walking pilgrimages based on native tradition of carrying a message of peace by foot. Includes information on past and future events, photo library, ways to contribute, and contact information.
http://footprintsforpeace.tripod.com/index.htm
Promotes peace and social justice by forming strategic partnerships with popular social movements in developing countries and through advocacy in the United States for a foreign policy focused on human rights and human needs. Includes issues, action alerts, news, and related links.
http://www.disarm.org/
Collection of anti-war signs and slogans seen at rallies. Also includes political cartoons, quotes, and news articles.
http://home.earthlink.net/~emptywarheads/
Organization utilizes the sunflower to represent the concept of peace and encourages people world-wide to plant sunflowers. Offers sunflower information, peace articles, photos, petition, mission, and links to related sites.
http://www.sunflowerproject.com/
Coalition-building effort to stop war, genocide, and internal armed conflicts. Features a list of countries with members, position papers, FAQ, ways to become involved, and membership information.
http://www.globalactionpw.org/
Group 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.
http://www.oneworldonepeople.org/
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.
http://www.world4peace.net/
Pilgrims of several faiths travel around the world on bicycles. Includes route, profiles, and poetry.
http://pilgrimsofpeace.bravehost.com/
Independent, non-governmental organization that works at local, national, regional, and global levels to generate conditions and processes conducive to the cessation of war and the generation of sustainable peace. Publications, field projects, news, and events.
http://www.international-alert.org/
Offers news, analysis, and activism resources. Includes discussion forum and links to related sites.
http://www.alternet.org/waroniraq/
An international education program built around leading Nobel Peace Laureates with the goal to inspire a new generation of peacemakers who will transform their local communities, themselves, and the world.
http://www.peacejam.org/
Offers many resources for peacebuilders, such as articles on youth ministry, pastoral letters and other church teachings, and links to organizations and readings on youth and faith development in the Chicago area.
http://www.peacebuildersinitiative.org/
Promoting and encouraging intercultural and interreligious goodwill amongst the countries and the creeds of the world.
http://www.humanitad.org/
Organisation dedicated to the promotion of humanitarian principles, the prevention of conflict, and the alleviation of its effects through dialogue.
http://www.hdcentre.org
Encouraging churches to get involved in anti-war movements. How to start a protest group, news, information on their speakers bureau, and a calendar of events.
http://www.ecapc.org/
An unofficial blog by a member of the Catholic peace movement Pax Christi, to highlight Church teachings that nonviolence is at the heart of the Gospel.
http://nonviolentjesus.blogspot.com/
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.
http://www.fansforpeace.org/
Encouraging people in the military to get out.
http://www.refusingtokill.net/
An international nonprofit charity organization that provides humanitarian relief aid to civilian victims of religiously motivated violence.
http://earthward.org
This website is a somewhat eclectic collection of information useful for educating activists of all ages working for peace and social justice.
http://www.reachandteach.com
Examples of anti-war signs seen on California's freeways and other cities. Instructions on how to make your own.
http://www.freewayblogger.com
Mideast Just Peace is an educational group providing community debates, film showings and general discussion on the Mideast crisis.
http://www.mideastjustpeace.org
Seven war tax resisters who are seeking a change in the law to allow them and other conscientious objectors to divert their taxes spent on war to finance nonviolent methods of solving conflicts.
http://www.peacetaxseven.com
This site is dedicated to the preservation of freedom for the citizens of the united states
http://www.freewebs.com/americandefenseforce/index.htm
Two Americans building understanding between America and the Arab world through playing popular Arabic music.
http://www.musicalmissions.com
Beauties of the world - go out there and spread the message of peace with a smile.
http://www.pinupsforpeace.com
Global Network against weapons and nuclear power in space.
http://www.space4peace.org
New Zealand based resource centre for alternative thinking on disarmament and security issues.
http://www.disarmsecure.org
A documentary that explores the role of an individual in creating peace in times of unrest.
http://www.journeytopeace.org/
An international and ecumenical center for peace research and action. Uses a combination of research, seminars and publications.
http://www.life-peace.org
A non-profit, non-governmental Catholic peace movement working on a global scale on a wide variety of issues in the fields of human rights, security and disarmament, economic justice and ecology.
http://www.paxchristi.net
A group of people throughout the world, who want to see peace in every nation of the world through the power of prayer.
http://www.worldpeaceprayer.com
Organizes multi-faith, multi-cultural, multi-national Peace Climbs on mountains around the world in order to promote an international community of peace, teamwork, education, and global understanding. Includes goals, climbers, news, and photo gallery.
http://www.everestpeaceproject.org/