Peaceforce Oregon is a member of the United States Nonviolent Peaceforce Chapter Association (USNPCA). Through our membership in USNPCA our chapter is a constituted Member Organization of the Nonviolent Peaceforce. This association allows our chapter members to participate and be a voting member of NP on such important items as long-term organizational plans and the approval and changes to the Nonviolent Peaceforce's by-laws. Our mission is to support the important work being done by Nonviolent Peaceforce by offering training, outreach, fundraising and community for those dedicated to nonviolence.
Adventures in Nonviolence
Submitted by tshofner on Tue, 08/11/2009 - 02:28.
Where: First Unitarian Church - Daisy Bingham Rm (below Main St. Sanctuary)
1211 SW Main St. PDX
When: 6pm - 8pm
Our Adventures are based on Coleman McCarthy’s Class of Nonviolence. Reading materials for each section can be viewed for free at www.salsa.net/peace/conv
Join us on Facebook
Submitted by tshofner on Thu, 12/11/2008 - 19:35.Do you have a Facebook profile - by adding our group you have yet another way to stay informed of events. It's also a great way to stay connected to each other. For example, our faounding member Michele Darr has been participating in a hunger strike and vigil on the steps of the capitol building in Salem in protest of the planned deployment of Oregon Guard members. Visit our Facebook Group to read the latest.
Civil Disobedience and the Pity of War
Submitted by tshofner on Mon, 03/01/2010 - 13:21.03/04/2010 - 18:00
03/04/2010 - 20:00
Etc/GMT
Thursday, March 4th
Where: First Unitarian Church - Daisy Bingham Rm (below Main St. Sanctuary)
1211 SW Main St. PDX
When: 6pm - 8pm
This is free and light snacks are provided.
This adventure will explore the Just War theory and ponder what Just Peace might look like and how to get there using civil disobedience. If you have engaged in civil disobedience, we'd love to hear your voice in this discussion.
NP Highlights from last year and into the next
Submitted by tshofner on Tue, 02/16/2010 - 23:25.The Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) had over 100 internationals and locals
protecting thousands of civilians in Sri Lanka and the Philippines in 2009 and
NP will grow to about 200 peacekeepers protecting civilians in three countries
in 2010. Sudan is the newest country site to receive civilian protection from
NP.
2009 Highlights
NP-Philippines team doubles in size, including adding three more "hotspot"
regions in Mindanao plus a diplomatic office in Manila.
NP-Sri Lanka moved a new team to the Vavuniya District to respond to the plight
Women, Violence, Peace and Power
Submitted by tshofner on Sun, 01/03/2010 - 18:49.01/07/2010 - 18:00
01/07/2010 - 20:00
Etc/GMT
This month’s Adventure in Nonviolence will explore relationships between women, violence, peace and power. We will discuss the tragic events of November that resulted in 14 deaths in Oregon from domestic violence and then relate that to violence against women globally. A new book by journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, titled Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, offers us some solutions. The evening will then turn towards a discussion of women of peace.
Adventures in Nonviolence - Martin Luther King Jr.
Submitted by tshofner on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 00:21.12/03/2009 - 18:00
12/03/2009 - 20:00
Etc/GMT
This evening we will explore the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. How did he use the lessons of Gandhi and add to the experiments with nonviolence?
First Unitarian Church - Daisy Bingham Room
1211 SW Main St
Readings for this discussion can be found at www.salsa.net/peace/conv
Commitment to a Dream
Submitted by tshofner on Mon, 10/19/2009 - 00:11.On the evening of October 10th the members of United States Nonviolent Peaceforce Chapters Association (USNPCA) listened to a story, a remarkable story. As part of our annual retreat we invited David Hartsough and Mel Duncan to tell the story of their own dedication to a vision, their meeting and their courageous effort and sacrifice to bring this vision into reality. That shared vision was Nonviolent Peaceforce.
A Terrific Article and Interviews with NPs Mel Duncan and David Grant
Submitted by tshofner on Fri, 09/04/2009 - 19:37.Nonviolent Peaceforce and the work of reconciliation
Tatum Taylor, Pulitzer Center
Nonviolent Peaceforce is Recruiting
Submitted by tshofner on Tue, 08/18/2009 - 16:35.Nonviolent Peaceforce is currently recruiting
We are especially interested in persons with skills and experiences in protection work and ceasefire monitoring. We are also interested in persons with conflict experience, and persons with related skills. Others with less skills or direct experience will also be considered.
