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Your Demand for Peace Was Heard by the UN
Last week the First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, which deals with disarmament and international security, voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution, Taking Forward Multilateral Nuclear Disarmament Negotiations, which sets up a working group...
Stand with Veterans for Peace on November 11
On October 30, the White House announced plans to deploy a small contingent of special operations forces in Syria, an apparent reversal of President Obama’s pledge not to put U.S. “boots on the ground” in Syria, and an omen of “mission creep.” This is a dangerous...
Livestream Congress Discussion on US – Russian Relations at 2pmEST
Watch the event live online [2pm – 3:30PM EST, Nov. 4, 2015]: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/rep-john-conyers-jr The Crisis in US-Russia Relations, from Ukraine to Syria: Is Congress Overlooking its Causes and Potential Solutions? Hosted by Rep. John Conyers, Jr., Rep....
Rally in NYC Sat. 10/24 to STOP Police Terror & Murder!
UFPJ is messaging all member groups and activists in the NYC area to promote the following demonstration, which we have endorsed. Please see about the #RiseUpOctober Rally to Stop Police Terror and Murder, below, and participate if you are able. National March to STOP...
President Obama’s Prolonging Afghanistan Occupation
As long as there are U.S. military forces in Afghanistan there will be no peace or security for Afghanistan or the U.S. United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) calls on the United States government to withdraw all forces from Afghanistan and to bring to an endto the...
United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) 2015 Annual Report
2015 was action filled, with a variety of movements taking to the streets in response to issues including the deaths of African-American men at the hands of the police, militarization of the police, climate change, nuclear weapons, war, and rising Islamophobia. UFPJ’s...
Which Candidate Did You Hear Supporting Peace?
If you heard the candidates during last night’s Democratic Party debates, you know it is time for peace and justice activists to lead! Who spoke out forcefully for diplomacy and peace? Who condemned the ways our bloated military budget has undercut spending on...
Tragedies and War Crimes Never Ending
Events this week have tragically underscored the need for peace and justice activists across the country to work together, share resources, and develop strategies to end the senseless and immoral acts of war that are occurring around our world. UFPJ responded to the...
Send a Letter to Congress: Stop the War Crimes in Afghanistan
Success on Iran Agreement is Owed to Member Groups Around the Country
This Summer through September, United for Peace and Justice joined a coalition of parters and organizations promoting peace to defend the international agreement with Iran on nuclear weapons. With members of Congress opposing the agreement, some touting war with Iran...
WSLF to Dept. of Energy: Manhattan Project Nat’l Historical Park Must Include Nuclear Casualties
Below, is the comment of the Western States Legal Foundation (WSLF) on the Memorandum of Agreement Between the United States Department of the Interior and the United States Department of Energy for the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. WSLF is a member...
VIDEO: UFPJ Talks Peace Movement Solidarity with Our Friend Jeremy Corbyn
https://youtu.be/xsi47ql5P0o One year ago, Jeremy Corbyn’s name was unlikely to ring a bell to even a world-news-thirsty North American. That said this British Member of Parliament has been no stranger to UFPJ and the international movement for peace and justice....