ISSUES PEACE

War Is Stupid Dot Com
Photos and thoughts on peace and war.
www.hickorytech.net

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

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

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

Cold War Remembrance Day
Working to create an annual day to remember the Cold War and give thanks that humankind survived.
xellex.freehomepage.com

The Peace Museum
Provides an overview, gallery hours, location and current exhibits. Located in Chicago, Illinois.
www.peacemuseum.org

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

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

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.
www.gppac.net

Hawaii Interfaith and Peace Activities
Resources, inspiration and announcements, links to related sites, and opportunity to contribute a prayer of peace.
www.geocities.com

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.
www.becomingpeace.org

Peacful Societies
Encyclopedia of peaceful societies, includes comparisons and discussion method used by these societies to maintain peace.
www.peacefulsocieties.org

Action for Peace
Wide range of progressive-leftist resources on peace, war, conflict and nonviolence, including features for pupils and teachers.
www.gn.apc.org

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

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.
hometown.aol.com

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".
members.tripod.com

Nonviolence Web
Features news, essays, and analysis from a nonviolent viewpoint. Includes discussion boards and links to peace and nonviolence sites.
www.nonviolence.org

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

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).
www.unesco.org

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.
www.peacecircle.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.
www.peaceabbey.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.
thinkpeace.net

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

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

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

United Nations - Peace and Security
List of resources from the UN including peacekeeping operations, security council, disarmament, land mines, and areas currently experiencing conflict.
www.un.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.
www.peacesymbol.org

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.
hometown.aol.com

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.
www.onepercentapeacearmy.org

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.
www.ifor.org

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

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

UN Peacemaker
Provides information on peace agreements, peacemaking mandate, managing a peace process, Peacemaker's Toolbox, resources and forum. From the UN Department of Political Affairs (DPA).
peacemaker.unlb.org

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.
www.plrc.org

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.
www.eplo.org

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.
www.brandeis.edu

The Foundation for P.E.A.C.E.
Organization aims to promote community and international peace by helping people find personal peace, share their views of world peace and how to achieve it, and promote peace at community levels.
www.promotingpeace.org

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.
www.geocities.com

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.
www.wpherald.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.
www.respond.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.
www.ngpsp.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.
www.wcrp.org

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.
www.thepeacecompany.com

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.
www1.umn.edu

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.
www.iwa.org

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.
disarm.igc.org

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.
www.peacenow.org

Seeds of Peace
Non-profit, non-political organization that helps teenagers from regions of conflict learn the skills of making peace. Event calendar, news, articles, ways to help, and clubhouse for Arab and Israeli teens to build their own online community.
www.seedsofpeace.org

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.
www.thepeaceclinic.org

Radio for Peace International
Shortwave radio station in Costa Rica streaming live MP3 broadcasts. Addresses the world community as a voice of peace, champion of human rights, advocate for the oppressed, and defender of the truth. Schedule, program summaries, audio archive, technical tips, and volunteer opportunities.
www.rfpi.org

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.
www.servas.org

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.
www.transcend.org

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.
www.afsc.org

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.
www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp