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Medical Association for the Prevention of War

MAPW affirms the mission statement of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War as its own: IPPNW is a non-partison international federation of physicians' organisations dedicated to research, education and advocacy relevant to the prevention of nuclear war. To this end, IPPNW seeks to prevent all wars, to promote non-violent conflict resolution and to minimise the effects of war on health, development and the environment.

The NCCA gathers together in pilgrimage those churches and Christian communities which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures and commit themselves to deepen their relationship with each other in order to express more visibly the unity will by Christ for his Church, and to work together towards the fulfilment of their mission of common witness, proclamation of service, to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

The Nonviolent Peaceforce exists to facilitate the creation of a trained, international civilian nonviolent peaceforce. The Peaceforce will be sent to conflict areas to prevent death and destruction and protect human rights, thus creating the space for local groups to struggle nonviolently, enter into dialogue, and seek peaceful resolution.

Pax Christi in Australia aims to be a force for peace within the churches and the community by making available an ongoing analysis of the factors that make or do not make for peace. In its methods Pax Christi enjoins three dimensions: spirituality, study and action. In keeping with these three dimensions, Pax Christi Australia gives priority to education and research, study conferences and grassroots activities, prayer and theological reflection.

Peace Brigades International

The aim of PBI's international presence is to accompany both political and social processes through a joint strategy of deterring violence and promoting active non-violence. Its international teams of volunteers use methods such as protective accompaniment, peace education, independent observation and analysis of the conflict situation. In addition, PBI learns about, develops, and models forms of nonviolent intervention. Where possible, it initiate contacts with all the parties to a conflict in order to inform of our presence.

Psychologists for the Promotion of World Peace

The aims of the PPOWP are to: encourage the study of issues related to the promotion of peace and prevention of war; acquire and disseminate knowledge about psychological issues related to war and conflict; advocate and promote the use of peaceful rather than violent methods for the resolution of conflicts, and; liaise with other professional groups whose aims are congruent with those of PPOWP and in accordance with those of the APS.

Pt'chang is an all-volunteer, not for profit community group dedicated to community safety.

The first Quaker Peace Testimony, issued to King Charles II in 1660 AD states that: We utterly deny all outward wars and strife and fightings with outward weapons, for any end or under any pretence whatsoever. And this is our testimony to the whole world. The spirit of Christ, by which we are guided, is not changeable, so as to command us from a thing as evil and again to move unto it, and we do certainly know, and so testify to the world, that the Spirit of Christ, which leads us into all Truth, will never move us to fight and war against any (person) with outward weapons, neither for the kingdoms of this world.

WCRP expresses a commitment to: take up urgent issues for peace and human survival from a religious point of view; promote trust and solidarity among all peoples and religions, facililtating common work for peace and justice; establish policies and action programmes for building peaceful and harmonious community relations; share varying experience through dialogue and to encourage enlightenment and renewal; strengthen the work of the United Nations, and; undertake practical aid and development projects outside Australia that assist in promoting the dignity of human beings.

Soka Gakkai International Australia

SGI Australia is a lay Buddhist organisation committed to the promotion of Peace, Culture and Education based on Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. Soka Gakkai means Value-Creating Society. Through their Buddhist faith and practice, our members aim to improve their lives by taking up the challenge to create value and take responsibility for their circumstances.

VTHC is the Victorian branch of the ACTU. The major role of the VTHC is the co-ordination of union activities and campaigns. The Victorian Peace Network office is located in the Trades Hall building.

United Nations Association of Australia

UNAA offers you the opportunity to be involved in the wide range of issues that confront the United Nations and Australia: from human rights to peacekeeping, from greenhouse gases to clean water.

As the peak organisation of the social community services sector, VCOSS raises awareness of the existence, causes and effects of poverty and inequality, and contributes to initiatives seeking to create a more just society.

VPN is an umbrella organisation made up of many Victorian organisations which promote peace and disarmament. It is at the centre of the Victorian peace movement.

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Australia

WILPF empowers women to work effectively for peace and justice in every Australian state and territory, and in 45 countries around the world. It stands for political solutions to international conflicts, disarmament, the promotion of women to full and equal participation in all society's activities, the respect of fundamental human rights and the right to development in a sustainable environment, economic justice within and among states, and elimination of racism and all forms of discrimination.

Women for Peace condemn all wars, acts of terrorism, and the manufacture of weapons. It will join the voices and struggles of other women and men worldwide for peace and justice in the 21st century. A just and peaceful world is possible and we ordinary people can pledge to make it happen.