Say LAONF — no to violence in Iraq!

FOR is partnering with our long-time friends at September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows in an effort to support an innovative Iraqi nonviolence initiative. LaOnf ("nonviolence" in Arabic) is organized by men and women across Iraq, from every ethnic and religious group. They are working to advocate "non-violence as the most effective way to struggle for an independent, democratic, peaceful Iraq." LaOnf has organized nonviolence trainings all around Iraq, and is preparing to hold the third annual Week of Nonviolence, in concert with upcoming regional elections this fall. FOR and Peaceful Tomorrows will be helping communities across the U.S. to demonstrate solidarity with LaOnf by organizing documentary screenings and sending messages of support for the Week of Nonviolence. Please contact us if you are interested in helping to organize such an event. Click here to learn more about LaOnf, and find events that have already been scheduled.