Lukol Directory: Society: Issues: Peace

European Peace Liaison Office
Network of European NGOs active in conflict prevention and peace building. Seeks to promote peacebuilding policies among the decision-makers in Europe. Mission statement and links to member sites.
http://www.eplo.org/

Seeds of Peace
Organization that helps teenagers from regions of conflict learn the skills of making peace. Event calendar, news, articles, ways to help, information, and camp opportunities.
http://www.seedsofpeace.org/

SUPPORT PEACE
A New Symbol of Unity in a Turbulent Time, proceeds go to Peace Orgs.
http://supportpeace.org

Ariga
An eclectic Israeli 'Zine including peace, politics, and poetry, published and edited by author Robert Rosenberg.
http://www.ariga.com/

PeaceClinic
Believes world peace begins at home. Offers workshops to help organizations, families, and individuals survive violence and preserve peace. Sign-up forms, message boards, news, local chapters, and links to personal, domestic, and world peace resources.
http://www.thepeaceclinic.org/

World Peace Herald
An on-line news publication covering issues that affect peace, World Peace Herald targets English-speaking readers worldwide who want to follow the issues standing in the way of peace.
http://www.wpherald.com

Transcend
A peace and development organization for conflict transformation by peaceful means. Goal is to bring about a more peaceful world by using action, education/training, dissemination, and research to handle conflicts creatively and nonviolently. Manuals, articles, publications, audio lectures, and training schedule.
http://www.transcend.org/

The thinkPEACE Network
Includes peace history, quotes, poems, music, activities, forum and promotion of the UN's annual September 21st International day of peace.
http://thinkPEACE.net

Peacenik
A compilation of links to pacifist resources and information on anti-war organizations.
http://www.peacenik.org/

Tetworld Peace Through Development Project
Based on Buckminster Fuller's concept for a global computer/internet based strategic game to "Make the World Work for Everyone".
http://members.tripod.com/~Tetworld/+index...

A Clear Vision
Documentary film and book project asking people nationwide, "What will it take to have peace?" to generate a dialogue to find non-violent solutions to conflict. Quotes, photos, schedules, and contact information.
http://www.aclearvision.com/

World Peace Flag
Created to help promote World Peace, friendship, harmony and Unity. Available to download. Explains the symbology of colors and images used on the flag.
http://hometown.aol.com/nancyrae1/peacefla...

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Museum established in August 1955 to convey the facts of the atomic bombing and contribute to the abolition of nuclear weapons and the realization of lasting world peace. Site offers children's section, message board, virtual museum with multi-media exhibits, call for world peace, and information on the dangers of atomic weapons.
http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/top_e.htm...

Americans for Peace Now
Founded to help Shalom Achshav, its Israeli counterpart, pursue a lasting and equitable peace in the Middle East and to build an informed and empowered pro-peace American public. Action alerts, publications, events, and news and analysis.
http://www.peacenow.org

PeaceSymbol.org
A tribute to the peace symbol, offering information on its history, as well as clip art, protest posters, photographs, message boards, and links to related sites.
http://www.peacesymbol.org/

1% - A Grassroots Peacearmy
Movement intended to raise awareness about each individual's power to reduce violence and suffering. History of movement, inspirational quotes, and contact information.
http://www.onepercentapeacearmy.org

Peace Resource Center
Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Human Rights Center, this site provides a library of original peace and war documents, international treaties, and laws. Offers annotated list of peace and activist links.
http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/peace/

Servas International
Non-profit organization working to build understanding, tolerance, and world peace. Operates through a network of hosts around the world who open their doors to travelers who want to get to know the heart of the countries they visit. Philosophy, FAQ, contacts, newsletter, and mailing list.
http://www.servas.org/page.php?name=p_main

United Earth for Peace
A single voice, in the online wilderness, calling for peace in the world.
http://www.uep.galacticenterprise.com

Responding to Conflict
Provides advice, cross-cultural training, and longer-term support to people working for peace in societies affected or threatened by violent conflict. Goals, courses, projects, and related links.
http://www.respond.org/

September Hearts
A global network united against the senseless killing of innocent people through acts of terrorism, war and other crimes against humanity. Provides a mission statement, message boards, a mailing list, and contact information. Includes related links and a guestbook.
http://septemberhearts.com

Nonviolence Web
A directory of many of the United States' most dynamic peace and nonviolence organizations. Contains articles, links, and commentary on issues.
http://www.nonviolence.org/

Institute of World Affairs
Devoted to international understanding and the peaceful resolution of conflict. Conducts programs designed to prevent violent conflict and to advance post-conflict peacebuilding. News, publications, articles, and resources.
http://www.iwa.org

Cold War Remembrance Day
Working to create an annual day to remember the Cold War and give thanks that humankind survived.
http://xellex.freehomepage.com/COLD%20WAR%...

Radio For Peace International
International broadcast organization dedicated to peace and economic and social justice. Includes access to RealAudio programming.
http://www.rfpi.org/

Hawaii Interfaith and Peace Activities
Resources, inspiration and announcements, links to related sites and opportunity to contribute a prayer of peace.
http://www.geocities.com/aempeace/hawaii.h...

NGO Committee on Disarmament
Provides services and facilities to the hundreds of citizens' groups concerned with the peace and disarmament activities of the United Nations. Events calendar, articles and resources, publications, and internship information.
http://www.igc.apc.org/disarm/

Conciliation Resources
Serves as an international resource for local organizations pursuing peacebuilding and conflict resolution initiatives. Publications, programs, staff, and links to related sites.
http://www.c-r.org/

World Conference on Religion and Peace
WCRP is a multi-religious international organization which promotes peace through religious cooperation and dialogue. WCRP has members in over 100 countries and is accredited to the United Nations.
http://www.wcrp.org

UNESCO Web Forum on Human Security
Bi-lingual forum on human Security and peace run by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
http://www.unesco.org/securipax/

Peerpeace
Site created as a class project to promote the students' visions of peace. Promotes peace in every person and every country. Articles, guest book, list of peacemakers, advice, and message board.
http://www.geocities.com/twohpeace/

Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance
Contains information about Forgiveness Day, an annual observance. Describes seminars, provides membership information and articles on forgiveness. Includes contact details.
http://www.forgivenessday.org

Peace, No War
News and information on antiwar movements across the country. Includes political cartoons and related links.
http://www.peacenowar.net/

Pathways to Peace
International not-for-profit peace building, educational, and consulting organization. Mission, articles, program information, and links to related groups.
http://www.pathwaystopeace.org/

Creating World Peace
Calls upon people around the world to take one minute daily at noon to visualize a peaceful, healthy planet.
http://www.creatingpeace.net

War Is Stupid Dot Com
Photos and thoughts on peace and war.
http://www.hickorytech.net/~leighp/warisst...

Coexistence Initiative
Seeks to encourage bridging and cross-community efforts with the goal of living peacefully and respectfully with neighbors. Programs, publications, announcements, events, jobs, and resource center.
http://www.coexistence.net

We Are Many, We Are One
Includes the Covenant of Peace, 10 Points for Peace, press releases, petition letters to world leaders, and contact details.
http://www.peacecircle.org

Zones of Peace International Foundation
History, objectives, methods and activities of the Seattle-based foundation promoting a global culture of peace by establishing sanctuaries from violence and intimidation around the world.
http://zopif.org/

Open Letters for Peace
Supports humanitarian appeals and pursues standards for government contributions to peace, health, and development programs around the world. News, resources, and opportunities to lend support.
http://www.olfp.org/

Uni-World
Dedicated to creating a world of understanding and peace. Provides mission statement, news, and a forum.
http://uniworld1.tripod.com

The Peace Company
Offer a wide range of peace merchandise and training for building a more peaceful world. Publishes "The Peace Book" and other titles. Offers consulting services and Peace Leadership Institute training programs.
http://www.thepeacecompany.com/

Pacific Life Research Center
Dedicated to informing and educating the public on key issues to assist in the proliferation of nonviolence. Offers research papers and links to related sites. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
http://www.plrc.org/

The Peace Abbey
Inter-denominational center that celebrates all faiths and the individuals who fight with courage and compassion against violence in the world.
http://www.peaceabbey.org/

GreenNet
An umbrella site for over 200 green, peace, human rights and development groups.
http://www.gn.apc.org/

International Bridge Builders Inc.
Offering information pertaining to the Israel and Palestine Conflict. Discussing Middle East Peace for Christian and Muslim alike.
http://www.internationalbridgebuilders.org

Non Governmental Peace Strategies Project
Aims to contribute to the achievement of a Global Ethical Target: conflict prevention, defense of human rights, and social responsibility. News, documents, projects and activities, and World Peace Index.
http://www.ngpsp.org/

Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict
To develop a common platform for effective action on conflict prevention from the community to the global level.
http://www.gppac.net/

International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR)
An international spiritually-based movement committed to active nonviolence as a way of life and as a means of personal, social, economic and political transformation.
http://www.ifor.org

The Blairing Bush
Satirical site promoting peace at a time of war and inviting contributions from viewers. Includes cartoons, jokes, quotes, posters, and commentaries.
http://www.blairingbush.fsworld.co.uk/

The Knights of the Socially Conscious
Works toward peace and promotes nonviolent resistance to war. Offers peace graphics and links to articles and other anti-war sites.
http://hometown.aol.com/earthforceunited/m...

Partners for Democratic Change
Works to strengthen communities' ability to manage change, maximize the benefits of diversity, and prevent and resolve conflicts.
http://www.partnersglobal.org/

The Peace Pilgrim
Presents information on Peace Pilgrim's 28 year pilgrimage for inner and outer peace. Includes writings, photographs, audio and video.
http://www.peacepilgrim.net

Peace People
Organization based in Northern Ireland that promotes nonviolence, peace, and justice around the world.
http://www.peacepeople.com

WSP International
An organization helping war-torn societies to build lasting peace.
http://www.wsp-international.org/

Becoming Peace: A Messenger of the Manifesto 2000
An independent messenger of the UNESCO's Manifesto 2000. Promotes non-violence and education against violence and abuse.
http://www.becomingpeace.org

Peace Museum, The
Institution seeks to motivate children, teens and adults to achieve creative solutions to the problem of violence through the curation of peace related art and artifacts.
http://www.peacemuseum.org/

Global Education Associates, New York, NY

http://www.globaleduc.org

Prayer4Peace.net
A nonsectarian project to accumulate one billion Vajrasattva mantra recitations dedicated to world peace and the purification of negative karmic forces.
http://www.prayer4peace.net

American Friends Service Committee
Quaker organization which includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. Programs, news, resources, and opportunities for involvement.
http://www.afsc.org/

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Society: Activism: Nonviolence: Organizations
Society: Issues: Violence and Abuse
Society: Issues: Warfare and Conflict
Society: Law: Legal Information: Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
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