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A peace movement is a social movement that seeks to achieve ideals such as the ending of a particular war (or all wars), minimize inter-human violence in a particular place or type of situation, often linked to the goal of achieving world peace. Means to achieve these ends usually include advocacy of pacifism, non-violent resistance, diplomacy, boycotts, moral purchasing and demonstrations.
Some people refer to the global loose affiliation of activists and political interests as having a shared purpose and this constituting a single movement, "the peace movement", encompassing "the anti-war movement". Seen this way, the two are often indistinguishable and constitutes a loose, reactive and event-driven collaboration between groups with motivations as diverse as humanism, nationalism, environmentalism, anti-racism, anti-sexism, decentralization, hospitality, ideology, theology, and fear.
Diversity of ideals
There is much confusion over what "peace" is (or should be), which results in a plurality of movements seeking diverse ideals of peace. Particularly, "anti-war" movements often have ill-defined goals. More on [ Peace movement ]
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[raw cont]With Code Pink's announcement, some conservative commentators have accused the anti-war movement of hypocrisy
kat021zen (osiridian) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:02:50 -0000
[raw cont]With Code Pink's announcement, some conservative commentators have accused the anti-war movement of hypocrisy
Anti-war movement in Vietnam? i have give a one-two minute speech about the anti-war movements dur http://bit.ly/8aYK2l
hamdi123 (askgetanswer.com) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:15:31 -0000
Anti-war movement in Vietnam? i have give a one-two minute speech about the anti-war movements dur http://bit.ly/8aYK2l
RT @laylaanwar: Flashback: Saddams Execution : The western anti war movement - the left boot of imperialism? http://tinyurl.com/ycycf9o ...
donKHALed (Khaled Hussein) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:18:08 -0000
RT @laylaanwar: Flashback: Saddams Execution : The western anti war movement - the left boot of imperialism? http://tinyurl.com/ycycf9o ...
@solidadrocks I was involved in anti-war movement in 2002/3. It was demoralizing. We thought "he HAS to listen to millions of us"
ChrisMacDen (ChrisMacDen) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:21:07 -0000
@solidadrocks I was involved in anti-war movement in 2002/3. It was demoralizing. We thought "he HAS to listen to millions of us"
rt @uruknet: Flashback: Saddams Execution : The western anti war movement - the left boot of imperialism? http://tinyurl.com/ycycf9o #iraq
TwiddleEastNews (Twiddle East News) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:22:28 -0000
rt @uruknet: Flashback: Saddams Execution : The western anti war movement - the left boot of imperialism? http://tinyurl.com/ycycf9o #iraq
Flashback: Saddams Execution : The western anti war movement - the left boot of imperialism? http://tinyurl.com/ycycf9o #iraq
laylaanwar (Layla Anwar) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:01:42 -0000
Flashback: Saddams Execution : The western anti war movement - the left boot of imperialism? http://tinyurl.com/ycycf9o #iraq
Active Resistance to the Roots of War / Justice not Vengeance - Nonviolent direct action group opposing the Gulf War. Includes anti-war documents and news; describes core principles and activities.
Meta Description: [ JusticeNotVengeance.org - online ARROW resources and information.
ARROW (Active Resistance to the Roots of War) is a nonviolent direct action affinity group set up in September 1990 to oppose the Gulf War.
We wholeheartedly condemn the terrorist atrocities in New York and Washington DC.
We also c... ]
Alternet: War on Iraq - Includes editorials on recent developments in Iraq as well as analysis of the road leading to war.
American Friends Service Committee: Conflict with Iraq - Reasons to oppose war with Iraq, resources, news, links, and ways to help.
Meta Description: [ The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace, and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the ... ]
Americas Against Bombing - Conservative/Libertarian coalition who are opposed to the bombing of Iraq and feel that U.S foreign policy is hypocritical.
Meta Description: [ Americans Against Bombing Iraq, Kosovo, Serbia, American Foreign Policy, Constitutionalism, UN Charter,Nuremberg Declaration, Blockading, starvation, Washington's War Party, Sanctions, Movie Reviews, ]
Another Poster for Peace - Group of designers who are committed to the peaceful and just resolution of the situation by offering their copyright-free art to the public. Includes ideas for using the art and a mailing list.
Meta Description: [ Graphic designers nationwide are organizing to create high impact anti-war art that's free and downloadable online. ]
Antiwar.com - Includes a daily index of the latest breaking news from a variety of media on the war in Iraq, as well as other conflicts.
Antiwar.com: Iraq Info - News and links for activist organizations and resources.
Meta Description: [ News, Views, Resources for Opposition to Gulf Intervention and War ]
Arizona Alliance for Peaceful Justice (AAPJ) - Coalition of concerned individuals and organizations working toward peaceful and just solutions to terrorism and violence. Features calendar of events and links to related sites and e-groups.
Barcelona Against War - A collection of pictures documenting the Barcelonan opposition against war.
Bring Them Home Now Tour - A group of military families woth loved ones in present and past wars seek to end the war in Iraq and are holding 3 bus tours from Texas to Washington DC.
Buy French Now - Offers consumers a way to counter boycott efforts by pro-war forces and display appreciation for the French government's insistence.
Meta Description: [ BuyFrenchNow.com offers listings of French products, companies and services, allowing supporters of peace to buy French and counter efforts to boycott France and French products. If you prefer French fries to freedom fries, visit our site. ]
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Call to Conscience - Appeal to active duty troops and reservists by war veterans. Includes list of veteran signatories, resources, contact addresses of speakers, translations of the call, and comments by users.
Meta Description: [ This site contains a veteran's call to conscience to the active duty and reservists caught up in the illegal and immoral war being waged in Iraq. ]
Campus Anti-War Network - Network of campus anti-war groups in the US.
Meta Description: [ Campus Antiwar Network. Independent, democratic, grassroots network of campus anti-war committees. , ]
Cities for Peace - Effort to get city councils and other civic bodies to pass resolutions against a war on Iraq. Includes sample resolutions, activist toolkit, and action alerts.
Code Pink - Calls on women around the world to rise up and oppose the war in Iraq. Encourages all actions, from public education and free speech to nonviolent civil disobedience that can disrupt the progress toward war. Action alerts, sign-up for e-mail updates, message board for women to share their experiences working for peace, vigil news, and upcoming events.
Do You Care? - Anti-war, pro-soldier website announcing future gatherings in support of our soldiers. Includes speeches, photos, and news coverage.
Global Exchange: Iraq Campaign - Includes an activist toolkit, how to get involved, news, and resources.
Gloucestershire Weapons Inspectors - Group who aim to eliminate weapons of mass destruction from Gloucestershire, UK. Includes action reports, news items, information about RAF Fairford, and links.
Gold Star Families For Peace - An organization of families who lost loved ones fighting in Iraq, who seek to have a speedy withdrawal of US military troops and have President Bush explain what noble cause they are alledgedly fighting for.
Guardian: The Anti-War Movement - Ongoing coverage, commentary and links for related resources.
Iraq Action Coalition - Resource center for groups and activists who are working to end the war against the people of Iraq. Includes fact sheets, ideas for action, and media coverage.
Meta Description: [ The website of the Iraq Action Coalition. ]
Iraq Crisis Antiwar Homepage - Overview and analysis of US and Iraq relations, with link to peace pledge to stop the spread of the war to Iraq.
Iraq Occupation and Resistance Report - Information on the US occupation of Iraq and the burgeoning resitance to that occupation.
Meta Description: [ Web site devoted to documenting the occupation of Iraq and the Iraqi resistance. ]
Iraq Occupation Focus - A UK group campaigning to end the occupation of Iraq by coalition troops through action and media work.
Meta Description: [ Iraq Occupation Focus is a UK-based group campaigning to end the occupation of Iraq through action and media work. ]
Iraq Veterans Against the War - A group of veterans from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom committed to saving lives and ending the violence in Iraq by an immediate withdrawal of all occupying forces.
Iraqi Democrats Against Occupation - Campaigns for solidarity with the Iraqi people. Opposes the Anglo-American military occupation of Iraq.
Libertarians for Peace - Libertarians committed to ending to United States military intervention and imperialism which benefits powerful government and corporate special interests at the expense of Americans and of peoples worldwide.
Meta Description: [ Libertarians organizing against US military intervention. ]
Military Families Speak Out - An organization of people opposed to war in Iraq and who have relatives or loved ones in the military. Gives rejoinder to knee-jerk attacks that anyone opposing the war is unpatriotic, and seeks to avoid US troops dying for Bush's policies.
Move On - Offers information on the anti-war movement and resources for activists.
Network Opposing War and Racism (NOWAR), SA - Collective of organizations and individuals opposed to Australia's involvement in a war on Iraq. Includes songs, articles, event details, merchandise, and press releases.
Meta Description: [ NOWAR is a network of organizations and individuals opposed to Australia's involvement in a war on Iraq. ]
No to War Against Iraq - Features books, websites, articles and satire in English and Danish.
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Our World Our Say - British group aiming to put pressure on the Blair government by allowing people to vote against war. Includes an overview of the organisation and explains how to support it.
Meta Description: [ Our World Our Say, This website aims to give people the chance to have their opposition heard. ]
Peaceful Tomorrows - An advocacy organization founded by family members of September Eleventh victims. Its mission is to seek effective nonviolent responses to terrorism, and identify a commonality with all people similarly affected by violence throughout the world.
Pitstop Ploughshares - Five Catholic worker activists to face trial after disarming a US warplane at Shannon Airport, Ireland.
Meta Description: [ Five Catholic Workers face court for disarming
a US warplane at Shannon airport Ireland and pouring human blood on the runway. ]
Poets Against the War - Provides a venue for poets to voice their conscience against impending war. Index of poems, searchable schedule of readings, chapbook, resources for organizing readings, and press coverage.
Meta Description: [ Poets Against the War serves poets in various ways, including publishing poetry via its website, providing information and resources to aid poets in creating strong networks and taking action in opposition to war. ]
Radio Baghdad - Protests the US invasion of Iraq. Includes audio files, articles, pictures, and related resources.
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Remind Us ... Why Did We Invade Iraq? - Uses the Bush administration's own words to show they lied about the premise for war, and their guilt in the senseless deaths of American soldiers and Iraqi citizens.
Seattle Anti-War Protest Photos - Photo collection showing the protest rally in Seattle on February 15, 2003 by Sean Cafferky.
Shape Your World - Provides advice and resources for campus teach-ins. Includes contact addresses of student coordinators, promotional materials for download and a list of speakers.
Stop the War Coalition - UK anti-war organisation. Provides news, articles, mailing lists, calendar of peace events, photos, and resources for groups and individuals.
Meta Description: [ Stop the War Coalition - an umberalla group formed to oppose the US war on terror and the attacks on civil liberties and the rascist backlash against muslims as a result of US/UK policies ]
Talking Pictures - Photo gallery of images captured during the antiwar rallies held in San Francisco, CA 2003. Includes purchase information.
Target Oil - Organizes demonstrations for peace by exposing oil consumption as a source of the conflict. Includes action alerts, calendar of events, and a list of endorsing organizations.
The Anti-War Tribune - Promotes anti-war activities. Includes links to international news and pro-peace organizations.
Meta Description: [ Promotes anti-war activities. Also, links to International News, Pro-Peace Organizations and Articles of interest. ]
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The Fire This Time - Collaborative audio project aiming to be a permanent record of the fate of Iraq and a guide to the language of mass media propaganda
The Irish Anti-War Movement - Includes information about demonstrations and Iraqi sanctions, posters, flyers, factsheets, and discussion forum.
The Peace Pretzel - Counterpropaganda for the People - Peace, freedom of speech, and anti-Bush administration graphics offered for free.
Meta Description: [ Peace and protest graphics to print, post and share. ]
United for Peace - News and events, ideas of ways to protest a war against Iraq, resources for organizations, and local and national contacts.
Veterans Against the Iraq War - Articles, forum, news and events, and resources for veterans opposed to the war.
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Victorian Peace Network: Iraq - Information on the Australian organization's anti-war campaign: posters and fact sheets, events details, news articles, and commentary on the issues.
Who Dies for Bush Lies? - Details the human cost of the somewhat controversial push for war and suggests methods of opposition.
Win Without War - Coalition of US organizations, advocating alternatives to war. Includes a list of member organizations, press releases, information on current actions and links for related sites.
Meta Description: [ Win Without War is a coalition of national organizations representing broad constituencies that aim to Keep America Safe by advocating alternatives to preemptive war in Iraq. ]
Znet Anti-War Resources - Znet collects the best progressive content from the left, including regular pieces from the likes of Howard Zinn and Noam Chomsky. Anti-War resources are collected in this section.
Shape Your World - Provides advice and resources for campus teach-ins. Includes contact addresses of student coordinators, promotional materials for download and a list of speakers.
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