Join Camp Democracy in Washington, D.C. September 5-21, 2006
A Summer of Resistance and an Autumn of Accountability

August 17, 2006

Join NOW activists at Camp Democracy for a variety of activities focusing on peace and ending the violence in the Middle East and around the world. Activists can participate in a number of activities including nonviolence training, film screenings, discussions with international peace activists, and a concert for peace. NOW and CodePink are organizing a day of events on September 20 focusing on the impact of war on women and families. Download a flyer (pdf) announcing Camp Democracy.

If you would like information about how you can participate in Camp Democracy in Washington, D.C., and updates as the schedule is finalized let us know if you will be in town.

Activists who can not make it to Washington are encouraged to host a discussion or events demanding an end to war and violence.

• Host a Peace Party in your home. Purchase the DVD and invite friends to watch "Sir, No Sir" or "Iraq for Sale: the War Profiteers"
• Add your voice to the blogosphere and share your voice and why you believe peace is a feminist issue. Create your own blog or comment on your favorite blog.
• Hold candlelight vigils in your community. Ask activists to bring flashlights and organize people into the shape of a Peace symbol or the word Peace. If possible, select a location that is visible from above (e.g., office buildings, hillside etc.)
• Go door-to-door in your community and talk about the Peace Vote.
• Plan visibility events leading up to elections calling for a Vote for Peace.
• Activities continue to be added to the schedule so check back frequently.
• Send us stories and photos about your peace events so we can share them on the website.