Peace Action Maine's Mission:
We are a voice of education and a center for people committed to disarmament and creative responses to conflict.

Peace Action Maine's Mission:
We are a voice of education and a center for people committed to disarmament and creative responses to conflict.
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2020 Peace Worker Award: Organization Recognized

MVPR MEMBERS copyPeace Action Maine recognizes Maine Voices for Palestinian Rights (MVPR) for their tireless work - including calls to action, lobbying, public outreach, fundraising for medical and sanitation aid amid the ongoing world pandemic - as peacemakers advocating for an end to the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories and recognizing political rights, human rights and dignity for all Palestinian people. Thank you.
MVPR accepted their plaque and recognition virtually HERE.

Upcoming Events and Recent Events

Yemen Can't Wait National Day of Protest March 1 Maine 2023

Feb 28, 2023
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Yemen Can't Wait March 25 On Line Rally (Recording here)End the U.S.-Backed Saudi War on Yemen Saturday, March 25 marks the eighth anniversary of the beginning of the Saudi-led coalition's bombing of Yemen. To mark the occasion, a coalition of U.S. and international groups held an online rally to inspire and enhance…
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Diplomacy, Prospects towards Peace in Ukraine

Feb 21, 2023
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When: Friday Feb. 24, 2023.Where: Congress Square Park Why: Silent observance of the first anniversary of the Ukraine War.Who: Due to predicted snow storm, dress accordingly, park in a safe place.Sign reads: Peace Now! End the war in Ukraine. -This location and time is hosted by Women in Black. On this particular day, PAM…
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MAINERS JOIN CALL TO CLOSE GUANTÁNAMO

Dec 30, 2022
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When: Saturday, January 14, 2023, 1 p.m FMI: https://www.closeguantanamo.orgEdited video of this rally HERE. Selected photos from this rally HERE. Organizers of this rally: Witness against Torture - Frank Panopoulos fpanopoulos@icloud.com 202.549.9802 http://www.paxchristi-maine.org Pax Christi Maine - Mary Kate Small…
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Held Indefinitely and Without Charge: The Guantánamo Bay Prison

Nov 14, 2022
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Held Indefinitely and Without Charge: The Guantánamo Bay PrisonWith Frank Panopoulos, a human rights attorney. A talk on Human Rights Day. Dec.10. Thank you for joining us at this talk.45 Min. talk & slides. Followed by question period. Join our Rally Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 at the Augusta Armory. 1-2 pm, snow date Jan…
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Diplomacy is not a dirty word

Nov 08, 2022
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Progressives are right to press for diplomacy!Last week 30 progressive Democratic members of the House of Representatives, including Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, sent a letter to President Biden urging negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. The criticism from Washington hawks was swift and, unfortunately, effective.…
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