Taking Action

The following is a list of organizations you may want to contact to take further action for peace:

~ Standing Women ~
A global call for women to stand in silence for 5 minutes at 1 PM (your local time) on May 11, 2008.
www.StandingWomen.org

~ CodePink: Women for Peace ~
From the web site:
CodePink is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities.
http://www.codepink4peace.org

~ The Millionth Circle ~
From the web site:
We are a grass-roots, international volunteer organization of women who believe that circles are the means through which world consciousness will change.
http://www.millionthcircle.org

~ The Peace Alliance ~
Campaign to establish a US Department of Peace. From the web site:
A nonpartisan citizen action organization advocating for legislation that supports a culture of peace.
http://www.thepeacealliance.org

~ Women for Women International ~
From the web site:
Women for Women International mobilizes women to change their lives by bringing a holistic approach to addressing the unique needs of women in conflict and post-conflict environments.
http://www.womenforwomen.org

~ No More Victims ~
From the web site:
No More Victims is a non-profit organization which brings war-injured Iraqi children to the United States for medical treatment. Your contribution will help bring Salee, a ten-year-old girl who lost both of her legs in the war, to Greenville, South Carolina where she will receive surgical treatment and prosthetics.
http://mothersdayforpeace.com

~ Write Letters to Your Elected Officials ~
Contact information for national and state elected officials is available at
http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml