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This webpage was updated on May 13, 2003
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Some Alternatives to War:
"Justice, Not War: A New Agenda to Counter Terrorism" Foreign Policy in Focus Four-Part Policy Framework
"Justice Not Vengance:
A MADRE Tool Kit
in Response to The September 11 Attacks and the US
War Against Afghanistan"
International News Media in English:
Editor's Essay Picks:
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For a variety of perspectives:News from Around the Globe: War with Iraq
International Responsibilities Task Force
of the American Library Association's Social Responsibilities Round Table
On September 11, 2001, the United States faced the undeniable reality that our national actions and attitudes have repercussions around the world, whether or not this is our conscious intent. Today more than a year after the anniversary of the 9-11 attacks, we also recognize that little has changed in our global policies to promote a sustainable peace. In contrast, those who promote war are currently shedding blood in Iraq, even as we fail to rebuild from the war in Afghanistan or refuse to intervene in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
- Do you wonder what to do to promote world peace?
- Do you want a different kind of news from T.V. soundbites?
- Do you want to work for change?
- Do you want to support economic self-sufficiency around the world?
SIGN THE PEACE PLEDGE
American Friends Service Committee. Take action. . . WEB LINK
I am not only a pacifist, but a militant pacifist.
I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end
war unless the people themselves refuse to go
to war.
- Albert Einstein (1931)
READ ALTERNATIVE NEWS
AlterNet.org is a project of the Independent Media Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and supporting independent and alternative journalism. WEB LINK
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR). FAIR, the national media watch group, has been offering well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship since 1986. . . .As an anti-censorship organization, we expose neglected news stories and defend working journalists when they are muzzled. WEB LINK
Feminist Majority Foundation Global News Wire. The Feminist Majority joins our fellow citizens and people of good will all over the world at mourning the deaths of thousands of women, men, and children on September 11 at the hands of terrorists. Feminists were among the first to bring the atrocities of the Taliban to the world's attention. We must also remember that women have been the first victims of the Taliban, and ensure that Afhgan women and girls are not forgotten. WEB LINK
Independent Media Center WEB LINK
In These Times. Independent News and Views. WEB LINK
National Network to End the War Against Iraq. The National Network to End the War Against Iraq is a nation-wide coalition of over 70 peace and justice, student and faith-based organizations united to work for a common cause: ending the illegal, unjust, and inhumane war being waged against the people of Iraq by member states of the United Nations, led by the United States. Take action . . . WEB LINK
Oneworld.net OneWorld International News is posting current coverage of the crisis, and the rest of the world news today. WEB LINK
United Nations High Commission for Refugees. Humanitarian news in and around Afghanistan WEB LINK
www.Antiwar.com.
Anti-war
news, viewpoints, and activities, including some from international sources.
WEB
LINK
Z Magazine.
Emergency,
Terrorism and War ZNet's Original Essays and Selected Links Regarding
the Sept. 11, 2001 Calamity and preparations for
war WEB
LINK
JOIN A PROTEST
DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice. For those who are local to DeKalb, Illinois, the Interfaith Network for Peace and Justice meets each Friday night from 5:00-6:00 p.m. on the corner of First Street and Lincoln Highway to protest President Bush's build-up for war against Iraq. The Network also hosts a series of presentations on various issues related to the larger peace and justice movement. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Peace.Protest.Net: Justice Yes! War No! We've got listings of anti-war and anti-racism events that are being organized around the world. If your event isn't listed then please fill out the form so we can list it. WEB LINK
International Prayer Vigil The power of Light is greater than the power of darkness! Please join with others around the world in an international prayer vigil, continuing for a minimum of thirty days. WEB LINK
The
Global Renaissance Alliance. Our work is
to harness the power of non-violence. Through a very simple template
of prayer, meditation and deep personal sharing, we join together to create
a forcefield of love at a time when hatred threatens to destroy us. Never
in human history has such an effort been more important. WEB
LINK
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
Global Volunteers "Travel That Feeds The Soul." Volunteer on an international service program to assist people of diverse cultures on human and economic development projects worldwide. WEB LINK
Habitat for Humanity Help the Light Shine. As an organization of hope and reconciliation, Habitat for Humanity can be a "light unto the world." Help us, at this critical time of healing, to show the world what is possible when we show love and concern for those in need. Volunteer. . .WEB LINK
STOP HUNGER
AND FOOD INSECURITY 
Bread
for the World stands
in a long biblical and prophetic tradition of those who speak out boldly
in defense of people who are poor, hungry and consigned to the margins
of society.WEB
LINK
Food First A member-supported, nonprofit peoples think tank and education-for-action center... WEB LINK
United
Nations World Food Programme The United Nations Frontline
Agency in the Battle Against
Global Hunger
WEB
LINK
SUPPORT GLOBAL COMMUNITY WELL-BEING
Church World Service Church World Service partners with churches and organizations in more than 80 countries, working to meet human needs and foster self-reliance for all whose way is hard.WEB LINK
Doctors Without Borders Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as Doctors Without Borders or MSF) delivers emergency aid to victims of armed conflict, epidemics, and natural and man-made disasters, and to others who lack health care due to social or geographical isolation. WEB LINK
The Foundation for International Community Assistance (FINCA). Our work is aimed at creating employment, raising family incomes, and reducing poverty worldwide. . . The Village Banking method is unique in the responsibility and autonomy given borrowers in running their banks and in its emphasis on community, as well as, individual development. WEB LINK
International Planned Parenthood Federation. Working for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Rights, and Choices Worldwide. WEB LINK
Madre. An International Women's Human Rights Organization. Since 1983, MADRE has worked in partnership with community-based women’s organizations in conflict areas worldwide to address issues of health, education, economic development and other human rights. WEB LINK
Save
the Children. Children
today -- in the United States and around the world -- face greater challenges
than ever before. More children are born into poverty and suffer from war
and natural disaster than at any other time in modern history. . . .To
help these children get the best possible start in life, Save the Children
is promoting locally
appropriate
programs in education, health care, environmentally sound agriculture,
and economic productivity.
WEB
LINK
The
Heifer Project Heifer
animals (and training in their care) offer hungry families around the world
a way to feed themselves and become self-reliant. Children receive nutritious
milk or eggs; families earn income for school, health care and better housing;
communities go beyond meeting immediate needs to fulfilling dreams. Farmers
learn sustainable, environmentally sound agricultural techniques.WEB
LINK