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Peace organizations are part of the Peace movement See also the categories Peace movements , Nonviolence organizations , and Anti–nuclear weapons movement Subcategories
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan Quaker organization. As a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization, FCNL and its network lobby Congress and the administration to promote peace, justice, and environmental stewardship. It was founded in 1943 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
National Campaign for a Peace Tax Fund; National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance; National Convocation on the Challenge of Building Peace; National Council of Arts, Sciences and Professions; National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth; Nebraskans For Peace; Nevada Desert Experience; New England Non-Resistance Society; New York ...
They are distinguished from organizations concerned only with removing nuclear weapons from war, though those organization may call for suspension of hostilities as well. Other organizations include those that deal with other concerns, but have a strong pacifist element. Pacifist organizations: American Friends Service Committee
Peace organisations based in the United Kingdom (1 C, 47 P) Peace organizations based in the United States (2 C, 110 P) Pages in category "Peace organizations by country"
Recognizing the power of the written word to promote peace (from 2006) United States: Dialog and Peace Award: Niagara Foundation: Individuals or organizations whp have demonstrated strong commitment to serving their community while maintaining a global mindset (from 2006) United States: Albert Einstein Peace Prize: Albert Einstein Peace Prize ...
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The London Peace Society, also known as the Society for the Promotion of Permanent and Universal Peace, was formed by philanthropist William Allen in 1816 to promote permanent, universal peace. During the 1840s, British women formed 15-to-20 person "Olive Leaf Circles" to discuss and promote pacifist ideas.