October 9, 2008
By Voices for Creative Nonviolence
LaOnf, the Iraqi Nonviolence Group, is a gathering of Iraqi people from diverse religions, ethnic, and political backgrounds who come together to promote non-violence. LaOnf means “no violence” in Arabic. LaOnf activists believe that war is not a means to build democracy. They believe promoting dialogue through non-violence is the best alternative. This collaboration of almost 100 separate Iraqi organizations came together to form LaOnf in the hopes that it will help to end the occupation, corruption, and the fighting in Iraq.
The week of October 10th to the 20th will mark LaOnf’s third annual week of non-violence. This year’s focus will be on making the upcoming elections in Iraq free, safe, and open to all. The week of non-violence will include activities in all 18 of the governorates, or states.
September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows is organizing solidarity actions in the U.S. to support and publicize the actions of LaOnf. The week can be more successful with your participation. Signing the open letter of support for LaOnf’s mission will help promote non-violence in Iraq and throughout the world. To join the campaign in support of non-violence activists in Iraq go to Peaceful Tomorrows or email Peaceful Tomorrows at LaOnf@peacefultomorrows.org
Thank you for all of your support. Spread the word of peace to further the project and help LaOnf gain much needed support.
