This Memorial Day we remember all who have died in war and understand that no one wins in war. Veterans For Peace Founding member of UFPJ
Film Screening and Discussion: "We Cried Power" UFPJ invites you to find inspiration and motivation as we host a screening of "We Cried Power "on Tuesday, June 2 at 8:00-9:30pm EDT; 7:00--8:30pm CDT; 6:00--7:30pm MDT; 5:00--6:30pm PDT.We'll watch and discuss this documentary about the Poor People's Campaign's 40 Days of Moral Action in Summer 2018, and also catch up on organizing for the mass Poor People's Digital Assembly on June 20. Don't miss this! Read more about the film or click here to register.
We Can't Go Back to Normal: A Moral Response to Coronavirus Right now, states are beginning to reopen, against the best recommendations of doctors, public health officials and other experts. On May 21, the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival responded with a national day of action calling for people to Stay in Place! Stay Alive! Organize! State legislatures, governors, and the federal government must not put millions of people, especially the poor, at risk. Read more...
Ending the United States' Longest War In February 2020, the United States and the Taliban signed an agreement laying the groundwork for a full withdrawal of all foreign troops from Afghanistan and ending the United States' longest war. The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) has issued a new report on a responsible path forward which draws on extensive interviews with experts in diplomacy, crisis response and planning, military affairs, and state-building. Read FCNL's "Peace in Afghanistan: Ending the War Responsibly."
Peace and Disarmament Work Amidst the Pandemic: Global Perspectives The Abolition 2000 Global Network for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, of which several UFPJ groups are members, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) via Zoom on May 23. A diverse group of activists and analysts from around the world shared their thoughts about the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, and how it will affect prospects for peace and disarmament. For full list of speakers and links to video of their talks,click here. The Abolition 2000 AGM on May 23 unanimously adopted a statement condemning recent reports of White House discussions to resume nuclear weapons testing: "Absolutely Unacceptable: Resumed Nuclear Explosive Testing."
Global Civil Society Demands Action on Nuclear Disarmament from NPT States Parties UFPJ joined more than 80 civil society organizations in endorsing a joint statement to the states parties of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). This diverse network of national and international peace and nuclear disarmament NGOs are urging government leaders, particularly from the nuclear-armed states and their allies, to act with greater urgency and cooperation to meet unfulfilled promises to reduce nuclear risks and to realize their commitment under the Treaty to the "complete elimination of nuclear weapons." Read more...
Kings Bay Ploughshares Disarmament Protesters to be Sentenced The Kings Bay Plowshares 7 Sentencing is scheduled for May 28 and 29, 2020 for the Trident Disarmament Action Against Nuclear Weapons. Seven activists symbolically disarmed a Trident submarine on April 4, 2018 at a naval base in Kings Bay Georgia, proclaiming, "Nuclear weapons eviscerate the rule of law, enforce white supremacy, perpetuate endless war and environmental destruction and ensure impunity for all manner of crimes against humanity." Read more....
Multi-faceted Peace Campaign Highlights Raytheon's Destructive Purpose As the Saudi-waged war on Yemen gained steam with U.S.-made weapons killing tens of thousands of Yemeni children, UFPJ member groups and others in the Boston area, home to the Raytheon Company, developed a sophisticated campaign to highlight the company's misdeeds. Â There is no better practitioner of the American genius for papering over
wanton destruction and mayhem with comforting illusion than the
Raytheon Company, Read more...
Pledge to Support the New Good Neighbor Policy CODEPINK is launching a new Good Neighbor Policy to build a movement of people committed to peace and cooperation with our neighbors in Latin America and the Caribbean. Support the Good Neighbor Policy,and when 20,000 people join, CODEPINK will pull out all the stops to make sure lawmakers hear our call for peace and cooperation with our neighbors. Read more and join here.
Global #FREEZEWeapons Campaign UFPJ has endorsed the new Global #FREEZEWeapons Campaignto urge our own and other countries to freeze weapons production, trade and supply. Propelled by the devastating impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus globally, the SCRAP Weapons team at SOAS University of London is building on the United Nations Secretary General's call for a Global Ceasefire in all corners of the world. As a complementary measure, we are calling on all States and corporations to FREEZE the production and supply of weapons. Read more...
World Conference 2020: Abolish Nuclear Weapons; Resist and Reverse Climate Change; For Social and Economic Justice: On-line Video On April 25, a broad coalition of organizations presented the Online World Conference 2020: Abolish Nuclear Weapons; Resist and Reverse Climate Change; For Social and Economic Justice. The conference focused on the continuing urgent need to abolish nuclear weapons and its relationship to addressing the climate emergency and challenging injustices which have left so many people marginalized and vulnerable. Video of the conference is now available here.
Sign the Pledge to Resist US Sanctions and War The impacts of the global pandemic have exacerbated the impacts of unilateral U.S. sanctions, imperiling civilian populations from Iran to Venezuela to North Korea. A broad array of organizations, including several UFPJ member groups, have initiated a pledge to resist U.S. sanctions and military intervention. Learn more and sign the pledge.
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UFPJ invites you to find inspiration and motivation as we host a screening of "We Cried Power "on Tuesday, June 2 at 8:00-9:30pm EDT; 7:00--8:30pm CDT; 6:00--7:30pm MDT; 5:00--6:30pm PDT. We'll watch and discuss this documentary about the Poor People's Campaign's 40 Days of Moral Action in Summer 2018, and also catch up on organizing for the mass 
Right now, states are beginning to reopen, against the best recommendations of doctors, public health officials and other experts. On May 21, the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival responded with a national day of action calling for people to 
In February 2020, the United States and the Taliban signed an agreement laying the groundwork for a full withdrawal of all foreign troops from Afghanistan and ending the United States' longest war. The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) has issued a new report on a responsible path forward which draws on extensive interviews with experts in diplomacy, crisis response and planning, military affairs, and state-building. Read FCNL's 
The Abolition 2000 Global Network for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, of which several UFPJ groups are members, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) via Zoom on May 23. A diverse group of activists and analysts from around the world shared their thoughts about the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, and how it will affect prospects for peace and disarmament. For full list of speakers and links to video of their talks, 
UFPJ joined more than 80 civil society organizations in endorsing a 
The Kings Bay Plowshares 7 Sentencing is scheduled for May 28 and 29, 2020 for the Trident Disarmament Action Against Nuclear Weapons. Seven activists symbolically disarmed a Trident submarine on April 4, 2018 at a naval base in Kings Bay Georgia, proclaiming, "Nuclear weapons eviscerate the rule of law, enforce white supremacy, perpetuate endless war and environmental destruction and ensure impunity for all manner of crimes against humanity." 
As the Saudi-waged war on Yemen gained steam with U.S.-made weapons killing tens of thousands of Yemeni children, UFPJ member groups and others in the Boston area, home to the Raytheon Company, developed a sophisticated campaign to highlight the company's misdeeds. Â There is no better practitioner of the American genius for papering over
wanton destruction and mayhem with comforting illusion than the
Raytheon Company, 
CODEPINK is launching a new Good Neighbor Policy to build a movement of people committed to peace and cooperation with our neighbors in Latin America and the Caribbean. 
UFPJ has endorsed the new 
On April 25, a broad coalition of organizations presented the Online World Conference 2020: Abolish Nuclear Weapons; Resist and Reverse Climate Change; For Social and Economic Justice. The conference focused on the continuing urgent need to abolish nuclear weapons and its relationship to addressing the climate emergency and challenging injustices which have left so many people marginalized and vulnerable. 
You can now watch CODEPINK and World Beyond War's 5-part Divest from the War Machine Webinar series online.
The impacts of the global pandemic have exacerbated the impacts of unilateral U.S. sanctions, imperiling civilian populations from Iran to Venezuela to North Korea. A broad array of organizations, including several UFPJ member groups, have initiated a pledge to resist U.S. sanctions and military intervention.