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.

Dmitri WEB1IMG 3664Report back: Dmitri Beliakov's Exhibit in Vermont.
Introduction to his photo exhibit is located HERE.

      "Photojournalist Dmitri Baliakov was born in 1970 in the Vologda region of Russia."Having done national service in what was then the Soviet army, he began taking picutres wih a camera borrowed from his Latvian friend."(Ray Wells)
     Since 1997 he has worked as a photographer for top world media outlets. He has covered seven conflicts, including the first and second Chechen war and the war in the Donbass area of Ukraine 2014-2019. At the time of the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 he was in Armenia and concerned about several legislative laws, he and his family relocated to the United States.
    An initial recent Vermont presentation of his was recorded by a student and is posted HERE. His 2/28 next presentation and panel can be found HERE- or just read his seering "any call to peace sounds like a disgrace and betrayal."
Informative piece by David Moats of the Vermont Digger:" I am alive."

 

His detailed profile can be found at his personal websites: http://www.dmitribeliakov.com; https://armenianjournal.com/

Upcoming Events and Recent Events

Memorial Day 2024 Maine

May 27, 2024
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Today we observe Memorial Day, a nationwide day of reflection and remembrance of all Americans who have died in war, as well as a lasting call for permanent peace. Whatever way you choose to observe this day, we hope you remember that our entire Peace Action Maine network is working alongside you to build a world where…

2024 Spring Renewal Gathering Peace Action Maine

May 10, 2024
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Download Flier HEREWhat a memorable and challenging talk by Lindsay Koshgarian!Thank you so much to those who could attend and help make the event a success.For those who were unable to join us but were hoping for a recording, here is the link for you: https://youtu.be/hPWAs0qh26E.Y .

Restricting Humanitarian Aid means No U.S. Security Assistance: NSM-20

May 09, 2024
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https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/us-weapons-israel Biden and Blinken - No weapons to Israel as it violates US and international lawBy Kevin Martin, President, Peace Action As Israel continues its merciless assault on Gaza, there is at least some sanity taking hold in regard to U.S. policy on military assistance to…

Warheads to Windmills Maine Portland Book Talk

Apr 26, 2024
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Registration required: https://bit.ly/W2WMaine (or scan QR)Hosted by Peace Action MaineEndorsed by: Third Act (Maine), Maine Veterans For Peace, Peaceworks of Greater Brunswick MaineFor more information on May 7: 207-232-8270 Talk and Q & A, followed by book signing ($20 book)Professor Timmon Wallis and Vicki Elson will…

CeaseFire Now GrassrootsAdvocacy Days April 9-19 in DC and on-line

Apr 02, 2024
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Peaceful People, Israel's killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers (bringing the total of aid workers killed in Gaza to nearly 200) and also bombing the Iranian embassy in Damascus, the urgency of demanding a ceasefire, cutting off US military aid to Israel, ramping up humanitarian aid including re-funding UNRWA,…

Action Alert from Peace Action and Peace Action Maine

Feb 05, 2024
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Peace Action National Alert for Affiliates and members It's horrific to watch the suffering and killing in Gaza. It can feel discouraging, but there are things we can do. One is to ensure that life-saving aid continues to flow to the displaced millions suffering from famine, without water, without the basics of…