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1000 Women for the Nobel Peace Prize 2005
Group working to highlight the role of women in peace work by collectively nominating 1000 women from around the world for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005. Includes statements of support, information about the group and its members, and requests for financial support.
http://www.1000peacewomen.org/
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Business Council for Peace
Group of businesswomen dedicated to helping women in regions of conflict and post-conflict build businesses to sustain their families and strengthen their abilities to foster peace. Projects, news, peace shop, and membership information.
http://www.bpeace.com/
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Code Pink: Bay Area
California, USA. Meetings and events, mailing list, photos, volunteer opportunities, and bulletin.
http://www.bayareacodepink.org/
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Code Pink: Madison
Wisconsin, USA. Events, herstory, news, photos, recipes.
http://madwomen.org/
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Code Pink: Orange County
California, USA. Upcoming events and photos.
http://www.codepinkoc.org/
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Code Pink: Portland
Oregon, USA. Calendar of events, photos, and information about previous actions.
http://codepinkportland.org/
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Code Pink: Tucson
Arizona. Calendar of events, weblog, newsletter.
http://www.orgsites.com/az/codepink/
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Code Pink: Women's Pre-emptive Strike for Peace
Calls on women around the world to rise up and oppose the war in Iraq and future wars. 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 email updates, message board for women to share their experiences working for peace, vigil news, and upcoming events.
http://www.codepink4peace.org/
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Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace
Promoting social justice as a path to peace. International Roman Catholic religious congregation of women founded in 1884 to further the work of peace. History, mission, program information, reflections from imprisoned sisters, and links to related sites.
http://csjp.org/
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Grandmothers for Peace International
Initially campaigning for peace and the abolition of all nuclear weapons, its work has expanded to include nuclear power; nuclear testing; the nuclearization and weaponization of space; global militarism; and other peace and justice issues that affect the human family. Offers action alerts and opportunities for "activism from home."
http://www.grandmothersforpeace.org/
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Ikuyo Conant Taiko Drummer
Sensei Conant's statement about active engagement for peace and self worth. Includes photos and contact information.
http://geocities.com/ikuyoconant/
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Peace Women
Aims to enhance the visibility of women's peace efforts by creating a centralized repository of information that collects women's peace activities in the field, data bases of contacts, and campaign and outreach material.
http://www.peacewomen.org/
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The Lysistrata Project
Promotes peace through economic justice. Dedicated to building community and, in particular, raising women's voices for peace. Articles, photos, action alerts, facts, and contact information for policymakers.
http://www.lysistrataproject.org
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Trek for Truth
On March 20, 2003, 40-year-old mother Lori Bohannon began a peace walk from California to Washington, DC. Includes route and support information, plus ways to become involved.
http://www.trekfortruth.org/
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WAND: Women's Action For New Directions
Empowers women to act politically to reduce violence and militarism, and redirect excessive military resources toward unmet human and environmental needs. Issues, events, news, fact sheets, weekly bulletins, and resources for activism.
http://www.wand.org/
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WINPEACE: Women's Initiative for Peace
Turkish and Greek women's initiative devoted to creating and supporting a culture of peace through bi-cultural exchanges and education, joint meetings and projects, and seminars on alternative approaches to peace. Projects, internships, articles, and contact information.
http://www.geocities.com/win_peace/
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Women Building Peace
From the village council to the negotiating table... an international campaign to promote the role of women in peacebuilding.
http://www.international-alert.org/women/
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Women in Black
Not an organization, but a means of mobilization and a formula for action. Members stand in silent vigil to protest war, rape as a tool of war, ethnic cleansing, and human rights abuses all over the world.
http://www.womeninblack.net/
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Women in Black Montreal
Group dedicated to non-violent means in the search for a just and peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Includes activities, articles, and links to related sites.
http://www.womeninblackmontreal.org/
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Women United For Peace
Take the Peace Pledge.
http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/9691/peacepledge.html
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Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Founded in 1915, group works to achieve world disarmament, full rights for women, racial and economic justice, and an end to all forms of violence. Information on history of organization, campaigns, and internships.
http://www.wilpf.org/
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