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A Manifesto for Peace and Progress
Outlines the case against war in Iraq, proposes solutions for the Iraqi people, and calls for the defense of democratic and human rights, and for a government of peace in London. Manifesto, signatories, and contact information.
www.peaceandprogress.org/

Active Resistance to the Roots of War & Justice not Vengeance
ARROW is a nonviolent direct action affinity group set up in 1990 whose main focus has been US/UK military intervention in the Third World. Justice not Vengeance is a group of individuals who have come together to show their opposition to military retaliation in response to the events of 11 September 2001. Principles, anti-war briefings, events diary, and mailing lists.
www.justicenotvengeance.org/

Bath Stop The War Coalition
Broad coalition of Bath activists opposed to the war of revenge which George W. Bush, Tony Blair, and their allies are waging against the people of Afghanistan. Forthcoming events, war and peace news from around the world, book reviews, and message board.
www.bathstopwar.org.uk

Boycott 4 Peace
Resource for consumers in the UK who want to oppose the injustice of the Iraq war and contribute to peace in the Middle East by putting pressure on the US and UK governments through the companies which support them. Boycott list and suggestions for direct action.
www.boycott4peace.org/

Bradford Stop the War Coalition
Local group dedicated to opposing Bush and Blair's so-called 'War on Terror'. Activities diary, accounts of previous protests, and resources for anti-war activists.
www.bradfordstopwar.org.uk/

Brent and Harrow Stop the War
Part of the growing coalition in opposition to the war. Membership is open to anyone living or working in or around Brent or Harrow. Events, articles and arguments, petitions, and resources for activism.
www.redmagic.co.uk/stopwar/

Brighton and Hove Action For Peace
Local group taking non-violent forms of action for peace. Online newsletter.
www.angelfire.com/electronic/actionforpeace/index.htm

Cambridge Campaign for Peace
Promotes the peaceful resolution of international conflicts through discussion, respect of International Law, and with the mediation of the United Nations. Upcoming events, campaigns, and action alerts.
www.campeace.org/

Cambridge Clarion Group
Aims of the group are to stop the bombing of Afghanistan and to stop the bombing of innocent people everywhere. Strategies, upcoming local and national events, articles, and photos.
www.cambridgeclarion.org/

Cambridge Students Against the War
Group of students from universities and colleges in Cambridge who are opposing the war currently being waged by the American government and its allies against Afghanistan. Upcoming events, anti-war campaigning resources, mailing lists, and photos of past events.
www.srcf.ucam.org/camsaw/

Campaign Against Arms Trade
Campaigns for the reduction and ultimate abolition of the international arms trade and the UK's role in it as a leading arms exporter. News, reports, information, newsletter, events diary, and suggestions for activism.
www.caat.org.uk/

Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Campaigns non-violently to rid the world of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction. Information sheets, news, briefings and reports, press release archive, and diary of upcoming events and actions.
www.cnduk.org/

Campaign for the Accountability of American Air Bases
Opposed to weapons of mass destruction in general and nuclear weapons in particular. Focus is on raising public awareness and accountability of American bases in the UK. News, articles, photos, and events.
cndyorks.gn.apc.org/caab/

Children for Peace
Campaign of the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Trust working to develop in young people a better understanding of the nature and causes of conflict and equip them with peace building skills. Mission, programs, ways to become involved.
www.childrenforpeace.org/

Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
London-based group of Christians witnessing on the basis of their faith against nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, while also positively campaigning for peace. Press releases, event calendar, FAQ, and membership information.
ccnd.gn.apc.org/

Colchester Peace Campaign
Launched in the aftermath of the terrible events in America on September 11th. Many local people believe that killing more innocent people in Afghanistan is not the answer. Meeting and vigil news, photos, and links to related sites.
www.colchesterpeace.org.uk/

Cornwall Stop The War Coalition
Group in Cornwall speaks out against the war in Iraq. Actions and events, mailing list, flyer request form, and contact information.
www.cornwallstopwar.org/

Cut Conflict Campaign - Oxfam GB
Aims to reduce the needless suffering caused by conflict by curbing the arms trade, bringing war criminals to justice, promoting peace, and upholding the rights of refugees. Information on each campaign, with audio clips and photo gallery.
www.oxfam.org.uk/cutconflict

Cut It Up
Group of concerned peace activists who are also Labour Party members. News, forum, links, resources, and ways to get involved.
www.cutitup.co.uk/

d10
Fluid group of people of different ages, nationalities, genders, sexualities, and political and religious beliefs who take nonviolent direct action together against war and militarism. Reports and photos of previous actions and alerts on upcoming events.
www.angelfire.com/darkside/northwood/

Disobedience
Open network made up of diverse groups and individuals taking direct action to stop the war and start the peace. Calendar of events and actions, useful addresses, resources for activism, and email discussion list.
www.disobedience.org.uk/

Doncaster Stop The War Coalition
Individuals and political groups who strongly oppose war and the racism that encompasses it. Believes in action through solidarity with anyone who opposes this war. Local and national events, news, and resources for activism.
www.doncasterstopwar.net/

Edinburgh Stop the War Coalition
Unites a wide variety of individuals, members, and affiliated groups in an effort to stop the war currently declared by the United States and its allies against terrorism. Events, news, and message board.
edinburghstw.org.uk/

Exeter Stop the War Coalition
Formed to organise activities to protest and to prevent the continuation and escalation of the war in Afghanistan. History of the Palestine-Israel conflict, articles, upcoming local and regional events, and political cartoons.
www.eclipse.co.uk/exeter/stopwar/

Faslane Peace Camp
Britain's only permanent peace camp, it exists to protest against nuclear weapons using non-violent direct action. It's situated beside the Faslane Naval Base, 30 miles from Glasgow, where the Trident submarines are based. History of the camp, news, photos, and upcoming events.
www.faslanepeacecamp.org.uk/

Gloucestershire Weapons Inspectors
Anti-war group organising protests against RAF/USAF Fairford as part of an effort to eliminate weapons of mass destruction from Gloucestershire. Events, action reports, weapon and airbase information, and legal briefs.
www.cynatech.demon.co.uk/

Greenham Common Commemorative Sculpture
Update on the commemorative sculpture celebrating the activism of the Greenham Common women. Video clips of the sculpture and interviews with marchers, photos, history of the peace march and camp.
www.wfloe.fsnet.co.uk

Haringey Stop The War Coalition
Haringey residents who are actively opposed to the current war on terror. Founding statement; briefings on Palestine, Iraq, and Afghanistan; activism suggestions and resources; email list; events; and affiliated groups.
www.haringeystopwar.fsnet.co.uk/

Kingston Peace Council/Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Local peace and nuclear disarmament group working in the Kingston-upon-Thames area of South West London. Newsletter, forthcoming events, and articles.
kpc.gn.apc.org/

Kres - the Cornish Voice
Group of Cornish students opposed to the war. Kres is the Cornish word for peace. Guestbook, membership information, and AP news links.
www.geocities.com/kres_the_cornish_voice/

Lakenheath Action Group
Campaign to get rid of US nuclear weapons in England. News of upcoming actions and events, resources, and links to other anti-nuclear campaigns.
lakenheathaction.org

Media Workers Against War
Organization run by volunteers working in all types of media provides anti-war news, views, and updates on the international peace movement. Objectives, supporters, contact information, and ways to become involved.
www.mwaw.org/

Milton Keynes Stop the War! Group
Broad coalition of groups and individuals in the Milton Keynes area set up to oppose the war against Iraq. Continuing to call for aid not bombs, UN not US, and no more pre-emptive strikes. Events, resources, and discussion board.
www.mkstopwar.org.uk/

Network for Peace
Organisation-based network which acts as a contact point for queries about peace organisations, actions, vigils, and demonstrations. News, events diary, and membership information.
www.networkforpeace.org.uk/

No War on Iraq Alliance
London-based coalition of academics united in their opposition to the 2003 war by the United States and its allies on Iraq. Features cartoons which attempt to dissect the possible motives behind a second Gulf War.
IraqWar.ipfox.com/

No War On Iraq Liaison
Group convened by Alice Mahon MP that campaigns in Parliament and elsewhere against war with Iraq. News and analysis, events, mailing list, no-war pledge, and suggestions for activism.
www.no-war-on-iraq.org.uk

Northern Friends Peace Board
Organisation of Quakers in the north of Britain set up to support the active promotion of peace in all its height and breadth. Events calendar, news, articles, and activist resources.
nfpb.gn.apc.org/

Norwich Stop The War Coalition
Bringing together diverse groups and individuals to stop the war by the USA and Great Britain on Afghanistan and to argue for peace and justice. Diary of scheduled events, reports, news, and press releases.
www.norwichstopwar.freeuk.com/

Our World Our Say
Campaign to increase the pressure on the British government by enabling every person in the country to send a message to Tony Blair to express their opposition to the war against Iraq. News, resources, and ways to get involved.
www.ourworldoursay.org/

Oxford for Peace
Community-based, independent peace group promoting justice and the resolution of conflict through non-violent means. Vigil and meeting times, media and government contacts.
www.nospin.org.uk/

Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Largest and most active campaigning organisation in the UK on the issue of Palestine. Aim is to build an effective mass campaign, organising protests, political lobbying, and raising public awareness. News, events, campaigns, and membership form.
www.palestinecampaign.org/

Peace Not War
Provides lyrics and audio from CD of anti-war songs by various artists. Includes anti-war art, peace group search engine, musicians' statements, and information on where to buy the compilation CD.
www.peace-not-war.org/

PeaceUK
Informal association of individuals committed to working for a better world. UK events calendar, Stop the War email list, news and comments on current crisis, photo archive, and links to peace activism groups.
www.peaceuk.net/

Reading Peace Group
Active in organising peace vigils, letter writing, petitioning, local meetings, and networking. History of group, upcoming activities, and articles.
www.readingpeacegroup.freewire.co.uk/

Reclaim the bases!
A weekend (April 5-6, 2003) of protest, nonviolent action, and civil disobedience at military bases throughout the UK. Background, planned events, organisers and contacts, forum, resources, and news from the bases.
www.reclaimthebases.org.uk/

Scarborough coalition against war and globalisation
Broad-based group in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, working to stop Bush and Blair's war drive. Photos and reports on past events, information on ongoing and future actions, and ways to become involved.
scwg.port5.com/

Schools Against war
Student coalition based in Northern Ireland which is organizing anti-war groups in schools, planning demonstrations, and providing resources. Local contacts, mailing list, and advice.
www.schools-against-war.tk

Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Main emphasis is to enlighten the Scottish Government and the public of the reality of Palestinian life under Israeli rule in Palestinian occupied territories. News, publications, upcoming events, campaigns, and suggestions for activism.
www.scottishpsc.org.uk/

Sheffield Against the War
Web site for the Sheffield Stop the War Coalition, a broad based organisation of people opposed to military retaliation for the attacks on September 11th. Events, anti-war news, downloadable resources, and email lists.
www.sheffieldagainstwar.org.uk/

Stop the War - Yorkshire CND
A broad based coalition to coordinate the anti-war campaign in Yorkshire. Details of activities and events.
www.yorkshirecnd.org.uk/stopthewar/

Students Against the War UK
Interactive site for school and university students involved in the anti-war movement. Includes first-hand reports from protests, discussion forums, and calendar of forthcoming actions.
studentstopwar.org.uk/

Students Against War UK
Group organising and promoting anti-war protests and demonstrations. Offers upcoming events, photos of past protests, war news, articles, and links to related sites.
www.studentsagainstwar.co.uk/

Suffolk 4 Peace
Informal association of individuals committed to working for a better world. Meetings and events, photos, news, and resources for boycott of American products.
www.suffolk4peace.org/

Surrey Stop The War Coalition
Broad based coalition of individuals and organisations opposed to the military response to the September 11th, 2001 attacks. Aims, activities, reports, photos, resources, and contact information.
www.surreystopwar.org.uk/

The Totnes Peace Group
Non-profit, non-political organisation opposed to war. Provides news, event information, and articles of interest to those in the South Devon area working for peace.
www.totnespeacegroup.org.uk/

Trident Ploughshares
Campaign to disarm the UK Trident nuclear weapons system in a non-violent, open, peaceful, and fully accountable manner. Background, news, events, newsletters, handbook, and petitions.
www.tridentploughshares.org/

UCL Stop the War Coalition
Group of staff and students at University College London opposed to war, in particular concerned about the aftermath of September 11. Events, articles, news, and suggestions for activism.
www.kioni.u-net.com/

UK Stop the War Coalition
Bringing together diverse groups and individuals to stop the war by the USA and Great Britain on Afghanistan and to argue for peace and justice. Provides news, articles, mailing lists, calendar of peace events throughout England and Wales, photos, and resources for groups and individuals.
www.stopwar.org.uk

Voices in the Wilderness UK
Campaigns to end the economic sanctions against the people of Iraq. Library, campaign diary, news, and suggestions for activism.
www.viwuk.freeserve.co.uk/

York Against the War
Local affiliate of the National Coalition to Stop the War organises and participates in actions and has a stall each week in Sampsons Square. News, reports and photos of past actions, upcoming events, resources, and e-mail lists.
www.yorkagainstthewar.org.uk/

York Students Against the War
Anti-war group at the University of York campaigns against US and British aggression and the war on terrorism. News, photos, meetings and events, newsletter, and links to other local groups.
www.yorksaw.org.uk/

Yorkshire CND
Campaigns locally and provides information on peace and nuclear issues. Events diary, ways to become involved, news, and resources.
www.cndyorks.gn.apc.org/

Youth and Student Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Section of CND which unites young people and students of all ages in the campaign for nuclear disarmament and other peace activism. Information on current campaigns, diary of past events, activism resources, and upcoming events.
www.youthstudentcnd.org.uk

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