Task Force on Social, Economic and Racial Justice
Building on FOR’s legacy and principles of anti-racism and conscientious objection, the Task Force on Social, Economic, and Racial Justice has trained hundreds of young people in nonviolent direct action, registered over 200 conscientious objectors under the age of 27, and continues to support local and national actions toward a demilitarized economy. FOR’s landmark work to desegregate interstate buses and challenge racism in partnership with the Congress of Racial Equality and other pacifist organizations during the Civil Rights Movement demonstrated that compassionate, holistic work is essential for justice. This task force continues the work in collaboration with veterans, grassroots organizers, artists, religious leaders, and environmentalists to expand the understanding of active nonviolence, justice, and counter recruitment.
The Elimination of Racism
Durban+10 Coalition
As an active member of the Durban+10 Coalition, FOR is collaborating to end racism through the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. The Durban+10 Coalition is a Peoples’ and NGO Initiative to Commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action on the heels of the Obama Administration decision to oppose this strategic document to eliminate racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. There are a number of ways you, too, can join FOR in the move for justice and the elimination of racial injustice.
Peace in OUR Communities
I Will Not Kill: Taking a stand against gun violence, bullying and the war machine
Through the I Will Not Kill initiative, this task force is building a youth movement to stand against gun violence and oppose military service. I Will Not Kill explores ways to stop the depravation of young people, especially in low-income communities and among people of color, particularly in major cities like Chicago, New Orleans, and New York where gun violence is continuing at alarming rates.
