In our pursuit of a world free of war and the threat of war, we are changing U.S. foreign policy from one that is overly militarized to one that prevents, mitigates, and transforms violent conflict.
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Support Youth Peacebuilders!
An estimated one in four young people around the world are affected by armed conflicts and violence. Yet all too often, their voices are ignored, and their needs overlooked in national and regional peacebuilding efforts. Congress must pass the Youth, Peace and Security Act of 2020 (H.R. 6174).
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Prevention and Protection
The Prevention and Protection Working Group (PPWG) is a coalition of organizations dedicated to improving U.S. government policies and civilian capacities to prevent violent conflict, avert mass atrocities, and protect civilians threatened by such crises.
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John Isaac / UN Photo
FCNL's Work on Landmines
For decades, FCNL has worked to ban the use of landmines, which maim and kill indiscriminately, inflicting human suffering even long after conflict ends.
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Fully Fund United Nations Peacekeeping Activities
U.N. operations do not require U.S. troops and cost the American taxpayer eight times less than a U.S. military deployment would.
Support the Complex Crises Fund
The Complex Crises Fund (CCF) supports the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in responding to emergent conflicts and crises.
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