One of WWFOR's main focus issues is implementing the Decade of Nonviolence.

The United Nations has declared 2001-2010 to be the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence for the Children of the World.

Fellowship of Reconciliation members are working to implement a culture of nonviolence.

upcoming dates & events relating to violence and nonviolence

August 6 was the 12th anniversary of the start of economic sanctions against Iraq, which have killed over one million children, see WWFOR Iraq sanctions page, and the WWFOR Peace Pledge site, as well as the INOC/CCPI web page

We are approaching the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks. What events are planned in your community to mourn the victims of violence, in New York, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, and Afghanistan? see the Olympia 911 events FOR web site for Olympia area events, http://www.scn.org/activism/calendar for Seattle area events

United Nations World Peace Day is September 21 - how are you celebrating?

write the WWFOR web poster (bb369@scn.org) with your events and ideas

Seattle area effort to support the Nonviolent Peaceforce

The Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is on its way to becoming a reality. NP is a non-governmental, international effort to establish a large group of well trained and supported men and women who can intervene in areas of the world where tension is high and violent conflict a real possibility. They will use strictly nonviolent means to ease tensions and to protect those most at risk of violence. The idea of nonviolent intervention is not new, but its large scale international implementation is. This alternative to violence and military intervention needs our strong support if it is to succeed.

Meetings of a Seattle affinity group to support the Nonviolent Peaceforce are being held regularly.

For more information about the Nonviolent Peaceforce go to the website www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org .

For more information on Seattle area efforts to support the Nonviolent Peaceforce contact David Berrian at dberrian@earthlink.net or (425) 482-3026.

We need your help to build a true alternative to violent conflict and military intervention.

great hand outs on the Decade of Nonviolence and what we can do

Envisioning the Potential of a Decade of Nonviolence – and How We Could Help Bring it into Being - Handout with 2 Questions - an exercise in thinking about implementing the decade
MS-Word file nvdecade-2questions.doc or web-format (HTML) 2 Questions

Some Answers to the exercise above compiled at a 1999 FOR Gathering
MS-Word file nvdecade-answers.doc or web-format (HTML) Answers

Expanding the Circle - inviting other individuals and groups to be part of the Decade of Nonviolence
MS-Word file nvdecade-invitation.doc or web-format (HTML) Invitation

Action Ideas We have many opportunities for building a culture of peace and nonviolence. Here are some that could be carried out by a few individuals
MS-Word file nvdecade-actions.doc or web-format (HTML) Actions.

Media Work. get the word out! sample proposal to a local newspaper
MS-Word file nvdecade-media.doc or web-format (HTML) Media.

Handout: Whoever You Are, YOU Can Build a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence
MS-Word file nvdecade-youcanbuild.doc or web-format (HTML) You Can Build.

A Culture of Nonviolence – Examples
MS-Word file nvdecade-examples.doc or web-format (HTML) Examples.

this page contains links to information compiled and written by Glen Anderson, Olympia FOR, glen@olywa.net , web pages maintained by Jean Buskin, Seattle Chapter, bb369@scn.org updated August 4, 2002

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