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The Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation
- Formed to further the cause of peace, and to assist in the pursuit of freedom and justice; includes articles, news, events and index to papers.
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Brian Haw
- Official site of anti-war protestor Brian Haw, who has been camping in Parliament Square since 2001. Includes news, photographs, video clips and history.
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British American Security Information Council
- An independent research organisation that analyses government policies and promotes public awareness of defense, disarmament, military strategy and nuclear policies in order to foster informed debate.
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Campaign Against Arms Trade
- Campaigns against the international arms trade and, in particular, Britain's role in that trade. Includes news, event listings and information on how to get involved.
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Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases
- CAAB advocates opposition to weapons of mass destruction and the presence of US Visiting Forces. Includes campaign materials and background, details of their activities, and how to get involved.
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Conscience - The Peace Tax Campaign
- Campaigns for taxes to be used to promote peace rather than to pay for war. Includes newsletters and advice on how to resist payment of the military portion of income tax.
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Forces Watch
- Challenges the ethics of military recruitment, particularly in schools, and asks whether an atmosphere of unquestioning pride in our armed forces is being falsely generated in order to shore up support for British foreign policy.
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GAPS - Gender Action for Peace and Security
- An expert working group of peace and development NGOs, academics and grassroots peace builders; provides a guide to their work on peace and security issues from a gender perspective, with background on focus countries, resources, and their Parliamentary forum.
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Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp
- Provides a brief history of the protest that ran from 1981–2000, and an account of the commemorative site created in its place.
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Iraq Analysis
- Information about Iraq, and advocates a policy that recognises the special responsibility for the wellbeing of Iraqis.
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IWPR - Institute for War & Peace Reporting
- An international media training and development charity that works to connect civil society with media in zones of trouble or conflict, and to raise awareness of issues; also provides journalist training. Includes a profile, news, information about where they work, and contacts.
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Missile Defense Working Group
- Network of campaigning and research organisations that are opposed to the development of a missile defence system and to any UK involvement in a United States or European Missile Defence system.
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Network of Christian Peace Organisations (NCPO)
- An ecumenical network committed to peace; includes a list of members, events and news, a collection of resources, and contacts.
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No Star Wars
- Yorkshire CND details their campaign to educate, raise awareness and oppose missile defence and UK involvement in any missile defence system.
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Oxford Research Group (ORG)
- An independent NGO working with policy-makers, academics, the military, and civil society to promote a sustainable approach to security for the UK and the world; describes their current projects and priorities, publication of books and briefing papers, and contacts.
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Peace One Day
- Promotes and supports Peace Day, a global day of ceasefire and non-violence held on 21 September annually; includes a history of how it started, how to get involved, a range of educational materials, and an events diary.
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Peace Pledge Union
- The oldest secular pacifist organisation in Britain. Details current and forthcoming events and projects and offers background information on the principles of pacifism.
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Pugwash UK
- The UK arm of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, an international network of scientists concerned about the social impact of science, and abolishing weapons of mass destruction and war; with details of membership, meetings and events, publications, and contacts.
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Saferworld
- Works to reduce international conflict and promote cooperative security through advocacy, and research and policy development. Includes information about their international projects, campaigns, policy papers and resources, and contacts.
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School Students Against War
- Countrywide student group which opposes the war on terror, calls for the withdrawal of British troops and opposes military recruitment in British schools.
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Stop the War Coalition
- Contains news, analyses, and resources that advocate for an end to the War on Terror.
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University of Bradford - Peace Studies
- A unit within the university's School of Social and International Studies, dedicated to issues of peace and security. Includes details of courses and research programmes, staff, news and events, and contacts.
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Venezuela Solidarity Campaign
- Broad-based campaign in solidarity with the people of Venezuela; providing resources news and campaigns.
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White Poppies for a Culture of Peace
- Advocates wearing a white poppy on Remembrance Day as a symbol of the belief that there are better ways to resolve conflicts than killing strangers. Includes background and history, news, resources, and sales.
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WMD Awareness Programme
- Dedicated to providing trustworthy and up to date information on Weapons of Mass Destruction world wide.
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Women in Black Scotland
- Scottish branch of an international network of women committed to peace with justice, and opposed to war and other violence; includes details of their vigils and actions, with contacts and links.
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Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), UK
- Formed in 1915 by a small group of women suffragists, to "protest against the madness and the horror of war"; provides a guide to their campaign work, local branches, international links, news, and a history.
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