The Conflict Chronicle

RESOURCES

Non-violence Resources & Training

A Force More Powerful – A history of nonviolent conflict in the 20th century by Peter Ackerman and Jack DuVall. This book and PBS documentary describe how popular movements used nonviolent weapons to overcome oppression, obstruct military forces and secure rights and freedom in every decade of the past century. A Force More Powerful's fourteen chapters reveal inside stories of how ordinary people used nonviolent sanctions - such as strikes, boycotts and civil disobedience - to separate brutal regimes from their means of control.

198 Methods of Nonviolent Action – A comprehensive listing of the methods discussed by noted author Gene Sharp in more detail in his book the Politics of Non-violent Action.

The Albert Einstein Institution - Its mission is to advance the worldwide study and strategic use of nonviolent action in conflict.

Non-violence Web – This is a good source for up-to-the-minute news and commentary on peace and non-violence. The site provides information about the organizations and individuals working to make real change in the world.

FREEDOM FROM FEAR - The Fourth Freedom Forum derives its name from President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Message to Congress in January 1941: "The fourth (freedom) is freedom from fear, which translated into world terms, means a worldwide reduction of armaments, to such a point and in such a thorough fashion that no nation will be in a position to commit an act of physical aggression against any neighbor, anywhere in the world." The Forum's goal is a more civilized world based on the force of law rather than the law of force. It explores options for the non-violent resolution of international conflicts. The Forum believes that economic power is greater than military might, and that the effective use of economic incentives and sanctions offers the greatest hope for creating a more secure and peaceful future.

Friends for a Non-Violent World – This organization promotes a world where people practice alternatives to violence and work cooperatively towards peace and justice. Their programs include nonviolence trainings and workshops that focus on the spirit of nonviolence and the use of conflict resolution skills.

Training For Change - Workshops in democratic nonviolent social change.

Global Nonviolent Peace Force - It trains people for a nonviolent peace force that can be sent into conflict areas to secure human rights and prevent atrocities, allowing local organizations to work nonviolently towards peace.

The Gandhi Movie – Teaching materials for the Richard Attenborough film.

Teaching Tolerance – Lesson plans on the civil rights movement from the Southern Poverty Law Center.