Nonviolence

Popular Resistance in Palestine

Popular Resistance

A Palestinian woman breaks curfew to protest Israeli actions in Ramallah. (Sept. 2002)

Introduction

Never saying never to nonviolence

St. Louis youth Fall 2012

St. Louis youth Fall 2012

High school youth in St. Louis study conflict resolution through AFSC's peace education program.

The week before Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, Joshua Saleem, AFSC St. Louis Program Director, led discussions on using nonviolence as a strategy for social change. One discussion began by asking students at Shearwater Academy for their perception of nonviolence.

Toward Peace and Justice, February 2013

Denver demonstration

Photo: Justin Valas

In this month’s e-newsletter, General Secretary Shan Cretin shares evidence that AFSC’s message about the power of nonviolence is taking hold.

5th Annual Culture of Peace Conference

Saturday, March 23, 2013 (All day)

This conference will include a variety of speakers and workshops all related to the theme, Building a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence.  More details to come.

AFSC asks for action to protect Colombia Peace Communities

General Secretary: US should take steps to protect Colombia Peace Communities

General Secretary Shan Cretin of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is urging Mr. P. Michael McKinley, Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Colombia, to exercise the considerable influence of the United States in Colombia to ensure immediate action to address recent threats and guarantee the safety of the Peace Communities.

On Aug. 22, 2012, Shan sent the following letter to Ambassador McKinley:

Dear Ambassador McKinley:

NATO Protesters Committed to NonViolence: AFSC Launches NONVIOLENT RESISTANCE TRAININGS Mural to be dedicated

Saturday, April 7, 2012 - 9:00am - 12:30pm

On Saturday, April 7th, the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) will host a nonviolent resistance training and mural dedication as part of kicking off Chicago Spring (http://chicagospring.org/). April 7th will be a citywide day of action in alliance with Occupy Chicago (http://occupychi.org/) and other peace and justice organizations in anticipation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit hosted by President Barack Obama in Chicago on May 20‐21, 2012.

Contact Information: 

Mary Zerkel – MZerkel@afsc.org, 312‐427‐2533
Molly McQueen – MMcqueen@afsc.org

Street Spirit issue on Nonviolence

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AFSC San Francisco publication on nonviolent direct action with interviews with George Lakey and Erica Chenoweth, plus  "Lessons from Seattle" by Chicago's own Ken Butigan and several articles on nonviolence and Occupy.

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AFSC San Francisco publication on nonviolent direct action with interviews with George Lakey and Erica Chenoweth, plus "Lessons from Seattle" by Chicago's own Ken Butigan and several articles on nonviolence and Occupy.

Chicago Coordinated Nonviolence Training

A growing number of groups in Chicago are working together to coordinate a series of events and trainings about the power of nonviolence to effect social change  We're hoping these resources will help people all over the world prepare for the NATO Summit being held in Chicago, May 20-21, 2012.

Theory and Practice of Nonviolence: A Hands-On Workshop

Sunday, April 1, 2012 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Description: Prepare for May in Chicago and the coming of NATO! Workshop on Practical Nonviolence with John Volkening and Mary Dean of Voices for Creative Nonviolence.

Contact Information: 

Registration suggested to Roforpeace@gmail.com or 847.644.2281. Questions? Contact Rosalie at roforpeace@gmail.com.

WRL main website is http://www.warresisters.org/

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