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peacedoves10th Anniversary of 9/11 and War in Afghanistan
IPJC provides these resources and links to help mark the 10th anniversaries of September 11th and the start of the U.S. war in Afghanistan.

"The Sept. 11 anniversary and the tenth anniversary of the U.S. war on Afghanistan Oct. 6 offer an opportunity. ... I invite everyone to ponder and plan some public action for peace during those anniversary days. One idea might be to see this three weeks -- 25 days -- between Sept. 11 and Oct. 6 as three weeks of prayer, fasting and nonviolent action for an end to our wars."
~ John Dear, SJ, "As we approach tenth anniversary of Sept. 11, a call to action"

IPJC Resources

IPJC Peace Day Prayer Resources
Downloadable prayer service in English, French and Spanish and links to resources for the International Day of Peace on September 21st

IPJC Legislative Action Center
Send a message to President Obama asking him to ensure a safe, responsible and swift exit from Afghanistan.

One God, Three Faiths: Building Community Through Prayer
Join us for an opportunity to participate in prayer and learn about the Muslim, Jewish and Christian traditions, explore sacred space and share community. Sponsored by IPJC in collaboration with faith partners: Mosque & Islamic Center in Shoreline, Temple Beth Am and St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Washington Events on September 11th

Oregon Events on September 11th

Other Events & Activities

11 Days of Global Unity
A campaign to build an unprecedented coalition of organizations and other change agents to take action in “11 Days – 11 Ways” for a peaceful, just and sustainable world. 

9.11 Walks
Walk and talk kindly with neighbors and strangers, in celebration of our common humanity and in defiance of fear, misunderstanding and hatred. Organize or find a walk on 9/11/11 in your community via the website.

Global Listening Project
Listen to, and talk about, what it is like to live in war-torn countries & about the wish to live without wars.   Talk with ordinary people from people from Afghanistan, Iraq, Palestine, Israel, Egypt, Libya, and other countries. Next day of global listening is September 21, 2011.

October 2011-Stop the Machine, Create a New World
National Gathering in Freedom Plaza, Washington D.C. on the morning of October 6th.

Links to Websites & Resources

911 Stories: Our Voices, Our Choices
Peaceful Tomorrows is an organization founded by family members of those killed on September 11th who have united to turn grief into action for peace. Read their stories of hope for a peaceful tomorrow.

Beyond the 11th
Nonprofit organization founded by two 9/11 widows. Provides support to widows in Afghanistan who have been afflicted by war, terrorism and oppression.

Costs of War Project
The cost of wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan are estimated at 225,000 lives and up to $4 trillion in U.S. spending, in a new report by scholars with the Eisenhower Research Project at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International Studies. The group’s “Costs of War” project has released new figures for a range of human and economic costs associated with the U.S. military response to the 9/11 attacks.

Friends Committee on National Legislation
Resources for remembering 9/11.

Pax Christi USA - War in Afghanistan
Pax Christi USA is called to educate and advocate for an end to the war in Afghanistan and for us to examine our responsibilities to the people of that region as countless lives and livelihoods have been destroyed. 

Peace & Justice Support Network of Mennonite Church USA
Worship and action resources for remembering and lamenting on the tenth anniversary of 9/11.  

Tips for Organizing a Dialogue on 9/11
Everyday Democracy has released a pilot version of a new discussion guide for community-wide problem solving called One Nation, Many Beliefs: Talking about Religion in a Diverse Democracy. They have developed tips for using parts of the guide in dialogues on 9/11.  

United Church of Christ Massachusetts Conference
Worship resources and interfaith actions to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

United for Peace & Justice - Afghanistan Working Group
The Afghanistan Working Group connects antiwar organizers nationwide, developing action plans, sharing organizing reports, and sharing information about the Afghanistan war and the movement to end it.   We have a discussion listserv and a biweekly conference call. We publish facts sheets as well as the “Afghanistan War Weekly

US Bishops Conference
Reflections and liturgical resources for the 9/11 anniversary.

War Voices
A collaborative project initiated by Iraq Veterans Against the War, Military Families Speak Out, Civilian Soldier Alliance, United for Peace & Justice, Veterans For Peace, and War Resisters League to commemorate the 10th anniversary since the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan and the start of the Global War on Terror.

Windows & Mirrors: Reflections on the War in Afghanistan
Traveling mural exhibit of more than 45 large scale paintings that memorialize Afghan civilian casualties. The exhibit also includes images collected from Afghan high school students by Dr. Zahir Wahab, a professor at Lewis and Clark College who asked young Afghans to draw images from their daily reality. A project of the American Friends Service Committee.

Link Disclaimer: The links above are provided as a resource. Their listing does not imply an endorsement by IPJC.