Act for Peace in Palestine
1/07/2010 12:00:00 AM
Photo Credit: United Nations
Act for Peace in Palestine and Israel
The conflict in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Israel continues to deny ordinary citizens their fundamental right to live in freedom and dignity.
Act for Peace seeks a just and peaceful resolution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict through an end to the occupation, respect for international law and implementation of UN resolutions.
Act for Peace has been supporting ecumenical partners in Palestine for over 20 years with humanitarian assistance and peace and justice initiatives.
Act for Peace advocates for Palestinian and Israeli leaders to make every effort to meet their obligations and commitments under the Road map, the Agreement on Movement and Access, and agreements reached in Annapolis and Paris at the end of 2007.
Act for Peace condemns violent acts committed by both sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict and calls for calm, non-violent resolution and respect for human rights and dignity.
What actions can I take?
1. Join Act for Peace in advocating for justice in Palestine and Israel by signing onto our mailing list
here.
2. Sign onto the
Kairos Document by clicking
here.
3. Write to your local MP and the Hon. Stephen Smith, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, asking them to work with their international counterparts to bring about a just peace for Palestine and Israel.
Resources
Action Week Message - It's time for Palestine
Download
WCC Policy for Palestine Israel
Ecumenical Worship -
It's time for Peace
United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict - the
Goldstone Report
Go to the World Week for Peace Blog.
Download hundreds more resources here
Read more about Act for Peace's work in Palestine and Israel
here.
Other ways to advocate for Peace in Palestine and Israel:
Political
1. Visit your local member of Parliament and ask them to support action for a just peace
Economic
1. Take step toward or highlight a larger commitment to "full-scope"
MRI (Morally Responsible Investment).
2. Research and
shop intelligently.
Church
1. Promote responsible theological education
(see results of the International Theological Conference "Promised Land" in 2008).
2. Promote responsible tourism
(see Code of Conduct for Tourism in the Holy Land).
3. Church-public rally; peace prayer rally.
4. Parishes receive and discuss the
Amman Call as basis for action on peace.
Media
1. Write letters to the editor expressing your views on the conflict and what the Australian Government should do.
Palestine and Israel in the Media
Act for Peace strongly condemns the attacks on the aid flotilla in Gaza - read our
media release. We deplore violent acts committed by both sides of the Israel-Palestine conflict and call for calm, non-violent resolution and respect for human rights and dignity.
