20Aug 2017 by peacepeople

CHARLOTTESVILLE MOTIVATES MORE WOMEN TO STAND UP

Campaigns, Events
Women are coming together to stand in solidarity with the anti-racist protestors who were violently attacked by white nationalists in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 12. The Women’s March has worked with 16 different partners to mobilize 700 protests and vigils all over the United States. In Chicago, more than 1200 protesters joined a rally on Sunday. Read more below:   [embed]https://nobelwomensinitiative.org/charlottesville-motivates-women-stand/[/embed]
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26Jul 2017 by peacepeople

Support The Ship To Gaza

Campaigns, Events, Gaza
The blockade needs to be ended, not eased The blockade of Gaza has been ongoing for almost four years, despite protests from all around the world. Following our initial attempt to break the blockade there have only been minor easings of the blockade--commodities such as spices which Israel had previously classified as "luxury goods" are now allowed into Gaza.There is still an acute shortage of medicine, medical supplies and building materials. Organizations such as the UN are continuously issuing reports on the emergency situation in Gaza. World leaders are failing--we will not The international community failed to act in the past four years, choosing insted to issue statements and what we call "quiet diplomacy". As human beings, we cannot stand by silently while witnessing what the blockade is doing to…
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21Jul 2017 by peacepeople

A message from Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Maguire:

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  The recent siege and bombing of Mosul, in which Britain has taken a significant part, has included harrowing tactics reminiscent of carpet bombing. The bombing has devastated the city and has led to thousands of casualties, largely civilians. The siege started last autumn, which foretells the length of time it will probably take to defeat Isis in Raqqa in Syria, where another bombardment campaign is now being waged. Recent history shows that there is little finality to these military activities. The city of Fallujah, for example, suffered four sieges between 2003 and 2016 (and a range of other atrocities, including the use of chemical weapons and the killing of 20 peaceful protesters against the US occupation in 2003). While Britain's vital public services are being starved of funds, huge…
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20Jul 2017 by peacepeople
Mairead Maguire Supports Stop the War Coalition

Mairead Maguire Supports Stop the War Coalition

Campaigns, Events, Notices, Stop The War Campaign
'I am inspired and impressed by the Stop the War Coalition and encourage people to support their campaign to end war. A world without war is possible when enough people join their voices to say "No to war - yes to peace which is possible and a human right"'. Become a Stop the War member today and be part of a mass anti-war movement. Join here To Get Involved: https://www.facebook.com/stopthewarcoalition/
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15May 2017 by peacepeople

Nobel Women’s Initiative 2017 Conference – May l4-16, 2017 – Monchengladbech, Germany “A Global Feminist Resistance – Its Evolution & Revolution – Adapting To Thrive!

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Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Maguire speaking at the Nobel Womens Peace Initiative Peace Conference in Germany on May 14th 2017  called on the Feminists/Womens Movement to ‘work to abolish militarism and war and replace it with a demilitarized stable world based on a Global Peace System’ and on Civil Society Spiritual/Religious leaders, scientists, governments, to teach peace as a Global Peace Science and Nonviolence as a serious Political Science. A global feminist resistance – its evolution and revolution – adapting to thrive!    Dear Friends, It is great that we are gathered here  and have an opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones.  I would like to extend my thanks to the Major of the City of Monchengladbech, for hosting this NWI’s conference in his beautiful city, and…
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