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Peace Movements

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Americans for Peace Now
http://www.peacenow.org/
"APN's mission is to help Israel and the Shalom Achshav movement to achieve a comprehensive political settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict consistent with Israel's long-term security needs and its Jewish and democratic values." Site includes news and events, ways to get involved, publications and resources.
Institute of World Affairs
http://www.iwa.org/
The Institute of World Affairs is "a non-profit, non-partisan, tax-exempt organization devoted to international understanding and the peaceful resolution of conflict." Site includes articles, news and events and resources regarding conflict prevention and peace-building programs.
One World One People for Peace
http://www.oneworldonepeople.org/
Promotes volunteering all over the world to "turn the concept of world peace from a theoretical ideal into a practical, workable reality through positive means." There are links to related articles, organizations and world-wide volunteer oppotunites.
Peace Action
http://www.peace-action.org/
This extensive grassroots network organizes write-in campaigns, internet actions, citizens lobbying and direct action. Searchable site resources include press release archive, publications and list of links.
Student Movements in the Sixties
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48532
This IPL pathfinder was created to help users find reliable information about student movements in the 1960's. Topics include the Civil Rights Movement, Berkeley Free Speech Movement, Anti-War Movement and more. Both print and Internet sources are provided.
The Center for the Development of Peace and Well-Being
http://peacecenter.berkeley.edu/
The Center for the Development of Peace and Well-Being seeks to promote peace "by conducting and disseminating scientific research into the nature of peaceful human interactions." Site includes articles, news and events and a list of resources.
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