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CODEPINK is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education, and other life-affirming activities. It rejects the Bush administration’s fear-based politics that justify violence, and instead calls for policies based on compassion, kindness, and a commitment to international law. With an emphasis on joy and humor, CODEPINK women and men seek to activate, amplify, and inspire a community of peacemakers through creative campaigns and a commitment to nonviolence.
The mission of Nonviolent Peaceforce is to build a large-scale trained, international civilian nonviolent peaceforce. Nonviolent Peaceforce will be sent to conflict areas to prevent death and destruction and protect human rights, thus creating the space for local groups to struggle nonviolently, enter into dialogue, and seek peaceful resolution.
Peace
Brigades International (PBI)
PBI is a non-governmental organization that protects human rights and promotes nonviolent transformation of conflicts. When invited, it sends teams of volunteers into areas of repression and conflict. The volunteers accompany human rights defenders, their organizations, and others threatened by political violence. Perpetrators of human rights abuses usually do not want the world to witness their actions. The presence of volunteers backed by a support network helps to deter violence. PBI creates space for local activists to work for social justice and human rights.
Voices in the Wilderness was formed in 1996 to nonviolently challenge the economic warfare being waged by the United States against the people of Iraq. It continues its work today, acting to end the United States occupation of Iraq.
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