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To a New Era of Activism in 2016
As 2015 draws to a close, UFPJ is anticipating a new season of activism in 2016. We thank you for your commitment to peace and justice and for the work you do. For 12 years, UFPJ has been deeply engaged in building alliances among peace and justice activists and...
Organizing for Peace in 2016 and Beyond
United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) is looking to the future and we can see that maintaining our network of peace and justice groups will be crucial in the coming year. As you may know, we recently co-hosted a call with Progressive Democrats of America that featured...
Call for December 10th Human Rights Day/Syria Actions
As an active member of the Peace and Planet coalition, United for Peace and Justice is joining organizations around the world in calling for a day of action on December 10th, International Human Rights Day. Read the full call-to-action, here. Find an event near you,...
URGENT House vote to Dismantle Refugee Program Thurs, Nov. 19
It is tragic, but no surprise that members of Congress are using the attacks in Paris as an excuse to close our borders to fleeing Syrians. Now is not the time to turn a cold shoulder to people in need. These refugees are victims of terror, not terrorists. They are...
Statement on Recent Attacks and Global Violence
United for Peace and Justice shares with people around the world a deep sorrow over the recent attacks in Paris, along with the civilian deaths on the downed Russian airplane and in Beirut. The massive news coverage of Paris brings home to everyone the humanity of...
CALL FOR DEC. 10 HUMAN RIGHTS DAY/SYRIA ACTIONS
UFPJ supports the following call-to-action as part of the Peace and Planet network. Please make a generous donation to UFPJ today so that we can continue our work for peace and strengthening our network at this difficult time. Post your local Dec. 1oth action...
AUDIO: National Peace Conference Call on Syria with Phyllis Bennis
Listen to the audio recording of our call from the evening of Monday, November 16, 2015 Join PDAmerica, PDAction, and United for Peace and Justice(UFPJ) for a fantastic call with special guest Phyllis Bennis. Phyllis Bennis is a fellow of the Institute for Policy...
We Urgently Need Your Member Group Dues
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. It's nearing the end of the year and we are reaching out to United for Peace & Justice (UFPJ) member groups and asking each member group to make a meaningful,...
Your Demand for Peace Was Heard by the UN
Last week the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, which deals with disarmament and international security, voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution, Taking Forward Multilateral Nuclear Disarmament Negotiations, which sets up a working group...
Stand with Veterans for Peace on November 11
On October 30, the White House announced plans to deploy a small contingent of special operations forces in Syria, an apparent reversal of President Obama’s pledge not to put U.S. “boots on the ground” in Syria, and an omen of “mission creep.” This is a dangerous...
Livestream Congress Discussion on US – Russian Relations at 2pmEST
Watch the event live online [2pm – 3:30PM EST, Nov. 4, 2015]: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rep-john-conyers-jr The Crisis in US-Russia Relations, from Ukraine to Syria: Is Congress Overlooking its Causes and Potential Solutions? Hosted by Rep. John Conyers, Jr., Rep....
Rally in NYC Sat. 10/24 to STOP Police Terror & Murder!
UFPJ is messaging all member groups and activists in the NYC area to promote the following demonstration, which we have endorsed. Please see about the #RiseUpOctober Rally to Stop Police Terror and Murder, below, and participate if you are able. National March to STOP...