Check out these websites for more information and activity promoting peace and justice in our world.

Peace Island
At the time of the 2008 Republican National Convention, national and world attention will be focused on the Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis on the banks of the Mississippi River. Peace Island will convene a solutions driven conference to promote and celebrate peace, justice, harmony, nonviolence and care of the earth. Nationally known speakers have been invited to participate in panels and discussions relating to their field of expertise. http://peaceisland.us

Code Pink
CODEPINK is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities. http://www.codepink4peace.org/

Grandmothers for Peace International
In most cultures around the world, grandmothers are revered as the “keepers of the peace.” We are inspired and motivated by that fact, but realize that in today's dangerous world we can no longer keep or promote peace by sitting in our rocking chairs! http://grandmothersforpeace.org

Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers
MAP's mission is "To strengthen the effectiveness of the peace and justice community in Minnesota by enabling member organizations to share their resources, insights and ideas and devise cooperative strategies to accomplish common goals." Grandmothers for Peace is a MAP member. http://mapm.org

Women Against Military Madness
WAMM is a nonviolent feminist organization that works in solidarity with others to create a system of social equality, self-determination and justice through education and empowerment of women. WAMM's purpose is to dismantle systems of militarism and global oppression. http://www.worldwidewamm.org

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
Minnesota Metro Branch
The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is the world's oldest and largest women's peace organization, founded in 1915 by women seeking an end to World War I. Early leaders included Nobel Peace Prize Winner Jane Addams. WILPF was present at the founding of the United Nations. http://www.wilpfmn.org/