| Posted: April 29 2005,09:58 |
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PROGRESS: Has your organization seen
progress toward a culture of peace and nonviolence in your domain of
action and in your constituency during the first half of the Decade? |
The
progress made has been in the area of publicity--more people are
becoming aware of the Department of Peace Bill. More people are also
becoming politically involved in supporting a Culture of Peace, because
of the strong opposition to the Iraq War.
The control that our
US governement and private corporations have our media is also now
coming to the attendtion of the public.
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OBSTACLES: What are the most important obstacles that have prevented progress?
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Unfortunately,
the three main barriers to PEACE in the US, and in their actions abroad
are the US government, the US media, and the US religious right,
including the churches.
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ACTIONS: What actions have been
undertaken by your organization to promote a culture of peace and
nonviolence during the first half of the Decade?
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Our
organization is fairly new, but we are dedicated to bringing about a
Culture of Peace. We have met with our local congressman to request
support for the Department of Peace Bill, we are organizing leafletting
campaigns at area activites, we have a web presence, and we participate
in non violent protests. More is yet to come. Here is our website:
http://www.sjdopcampaign.com/mypage.html
This
photo was taken during a meeting with Congressman Rob Andrews, D NJ--we
were trying to gain his support for the Dept. of Peace Bill. The photo
was taken on 12/8/04.
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ADVICE: What advice would you like to
give to the Secretary-General and the General Assembly to promote a
culture of peace and nonviolence during the second half of the Decade? |
To
continue to promote peace over agression, and advocate for a Department
of Peace to established in the government of every country in the
world.
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PARTNERSHIPS: What partnerships and
networks does your organization participate in, thus strengthening the
global movement for a culture of peace? |
Coaliton for PEace and Justice
United for PEace and Justice
codepink
PDA, and many others.
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PLANS: What new engagements are
planned by your organization to promote a culture of peace and
nonviolence in the second half of the Decade (2005-2010)? |
To
organize PEace Day activities, to act to support the Dept. of Peace
Bill, and to continue to call for an end to the Iraq War, and advocate
for peace elsewhere on this earth.
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Postal address of organization
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E-mail address of organization
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sjdop@comcast.net
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Website address of organization
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http://www.sjdopcampaign.com/mypage.html
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Highest priority action domain of a culture of peace
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Second priority action domain of a culture of peace
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Highest priority country of action (or international)
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Second priority country of action (or international)
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