A CodePink Women's Peace Vigil had several thousand people marching in Washington, D.C., to protest the Bush administration's war plan on Iraq. The event was organized by CodePink, the name a protest against the government's color-coded terror-alert system. (AP Photo/Lisa Nipp)
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CODEPINK: Women as Peace Agents
By Hayley Park
CODEPINK is a women-initiated grassroots peace movement primarily working toward the end of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Founded in 2002, the group actively engages in nonviolent vigils and marches to protest and prevent war. The group has been successful in getting media attention with its vibrant pink presence. Covered in its symbolic pink wear, CODEPINK has become known for its fun, exciting spirit, and creative signs at protests. CODEPINK believes in the peacemaking power of women because of their love for families and communities, and promotes life-affirming activities in education, health care, and social services.
Students photograph The Dalai Lama during his address to the 3,000 students gathered for the PeaceJam at the University of Denver. The Dalai Lama and nine other Nobel Peace Prize Laureates and 3,000 students from around the world participated in the PeaceJam conference. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
Students for Peace
By Tiffany Antonio
Over 500 students will make their way to the 2010 National Conference for the Student Peace Alliance this month at Southwestern University. The Student Peace Alliance is a network of student and youth organizations that support peace domestically and internationally. News of this conference seems to be only promoted through the Internet, but everyone is encouraged to spread the word of this event. The conference will particularly focus on the Youth PROMISE Act (HR 1065/S 435), which advocates for community-level support to tackle the greatest youth and gang crime problems. Other programs include: grassroots organizing, applied peace-building, and lobbying training.
In this image released by Hope for Haiti Now, Chris Martin of Coldplay performs at "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief" in London. (AP Photo/MJ Kim/Hope For Haiti Now)
Songs for Hope
By Emily Benowitz
For the past two weeks, the “Hope for Haiti” soundtrack and the remixed version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” have topped i-Tunes charts after the devastating effects of the 7.0 earthquake that hit Haiti last month. Profits made from each song and albums sold are put toward helping those suffering from the damage.
The entertainment industry, through its ability to reach huge audiences, plays a significant role in promoting humanitarian relief to those who are suffering in times of extreme devastation. Without the support galvanized by the entertainment industry’s spotlight on these situations affected countries could turn to violence and chaos instead of stabilization and peace.