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Montréal, le 3 décembre 2013, 14 heures Salle ‘’C’’ de la Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux (CSN), au 1601 avenue De Lorimier Give peace a chance, chantait John Lennon, accordons une chance à la paix. Mère Agnès Mariam de la Croix, c’est un honneur de vous recevoir à Montréal. Mon nom …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov 3, 2013 /1:30 PM CONTACT: Rick Sterling (925) 639.2670 Paul Larudee(510) 236.5338   Mother Agnes-Mariam is a Melkite Catholic nun who ordinarily lives in a monastery in Qara, Syria. Just days ago she successfully negotatiated with rebel and government forces to arrange a ceasefire which allowed …

August 30, 2013, WILPF International Statement: The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) welcomes the decision by the British Parliament to refuse the endorsement of military action against Syria. Parliament upheld the principle that the use of chemical weapons can never be justified, but reasserted the importance of …

September 4, 2013, Nobel Women’s Initiative The six laureates of the Nobel Women’s Initiative have called on the United States and its allies to use nonviolent measures available to resolve the conflict in Syria—rather than a military strike. In a statement released today, the laureates call on the United Nations …

Sep 4, 2013, The Elders Kofi Annan: Security Council has moral responsibility to find common ground after chemical attack In a statement on behalf of The Elders, Kofi Annan deplores the recent use of chemical weapons in Syria and urges revitalised efforts to bring about a political solution. “The Elders …

Dear…: The United States should not attack Syria. And I need your help to make sure that we do not. The White House is seeking permission from Congress to attack Syria. Let’s make sure Congress says “NO.” Ask your Member of Congress to vote NO on ANY legislation authorizing a …

              3 September 2013, Perdana Global Peace Foundation The Perdana Global Peace Foundation condemns any act of military interference in Syria.  We support the right of the Syrian people to self-determination, their right to live in freedom and dignity in Syria, like all other people …

Mairead Maguire, Nobel peace laureate, today appealed to the Rt. Hon. William Hague, British Foreign Minister, and M. Laurent Fabius, French Foreign Minister, to stop calling for military action against Syria which, she said, will only lead the Middle East into even more violence and bloodshed for its people. Maguire …