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Category - non-violence

28 May 2013

Film showing highlights nonviolent alternatives in Syria

A film that illustrates peaceful alternatives to the destructive cycle of violence in Syria is being given a special screening in Edinburgh tonight.
22 May 2013

Syria through a lens: another future is possible

All the news coming out of Syria at present seems negative, and bound up with remorseless cycles of violence and the huge refugee and internal displacement crisis, which is impacting millions of people.
7 Dec 2012

Peace: a challenge from dawn to dusk

Peace, a simple five letter word – if only that were all. What I want to say may appear to be asking more questions than it answers, but then I am seeking just as you are.
30 Jun 2012

Armed Forces Day: an alternative viewpoint

Today (30 June) is Armed Forces Day. The idea was introduced in 2009 to "show support for the men and women of the armed forces".
27 Feb 2012

Christians ready for night-time ring of prayer as Occupy eviction looms

Christians are pushing ahead with plans for a ring of prayer at the eviction of Occupy London Stock Exchange, even if the bailiffs are sent in at night-time.
21 Jan 2011

Quakers mark anniversary of Peace Declaration

Quakers are marking the 350th anniversary of the first written declaration of Quaker commitment to peace.
26 Feb 2009

Warring parties in Colombia punish those who refuse to fight

The Colombian security forces, paramilitaries and guerrilla groups are punishing those who refuse to be part of the conflict across Colombia, says human rights group Amnesty International.
18 Jan 2008

Church backs ex-combatant initiative to tackle violence in South Africa

A South African church-backed group that helps former combatants involved in violence during the apartheid era to play a peaceful role says its life skills programme is needed helping a country undermined by violent crime.
5 Jun 2007

Jerusalem churches back non-violence and call for Israeli occupation to end

At a church service in Jerusalem on Sunday, Christian leaders called for an end to 40 years of Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories and emphasized the church's commitment to non-violence in the service of peace.
15 Apr 2007

Peacemaking delegations

In addition to long-term work involving a substantial investment of time, training and commitment, Christian Peacemaker Teams sends short-term (7-14 day) delegations into crisis settings around the world.

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