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INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILIATION, IFOR International Fellowship of Reconciliation (IFOR), Address Spoorstraat 38, Alkmaar, 1815 BK, The Netherlands (see below for Swiss section) Phone + 31 (0)72 512 3014 Fax + 31 (0)72 515 1102 Web www.ifor.org E-Mail office@ifor.org Category Dialogue MISSION STATEMENT Founded in response to the horrors of war in Europe, IFOR has taken a consistent stance against war and its preparation throughout its history. Perceiving the need for healing and reconciliation in the world, the founders of IFOR formulated a vision of the human community based upon the belief that love in action has the power to transform unjust political, social, and economic structures. IFOR members share a vision of a world where conflicts are resolved through nonviolent means, where systems that foster fear and hatred are dismantled, and where justice is sought as a basis for peace. While coming from diverse religious backgrounds, we have a common belief in the transforming power of nonviolence and reconciliation. Founding year 1919. BACKGROUND AND ACTIVITIES Today IFOR has 69 branches, groups, and affiliates in 43 countries on all continents. Although organized on a national and regional basis, IFOR seeks to overcome the division of nation states which are often the source of conflict and violence. Its membership includes adherents of all the major spiritual traditions as well as those who have other spiritual sources for their commitment to nonviolence. IFOR members carry out public education efforts, organize training programs, and coordinate campaigns. IFOR has identified five main areas of concern for continued program development. Many branches and groups carry out local projects on these issues: � Decade for a Culture of Nonviolence. Since the initiation of the United Nations Decade for a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence for the Children of the World, in 2001, IFOR members have been active in working for peace education and in working to establish national coalitions to support the Decade. � Nonviolence Education and Training. IFOR assists groups and individuals to find ways in which they can transform conflicts into positive and growth oriented interactions that involve dialogue and lead to reconciliation. This is done through various presentations and training programs, as well as through the creation of resource materials and contact with trainers and resource people. � Youth Empowerment. IFOR provides young people with the skills and opportunities to become active peacemakers. � Interfaith Cooperation. Religion has on occasion played a central role in fomenting conflict but can also be a source of inspiration and leadership for peace. IFOR sponsors interfaith delegations to areas of conflict and publishes material on nonviolence from different religious traditions. � Disarmament. IFOR members support conscientious objectors, campaign for a ban on land mines, and oppose nuclear weapons and all other weapons of mass destruction.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS Helmick, R. and R. Petersen (2001). Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Religion, Public Policy and Conflict Transformation. London, Templeton Foundation Press. � FOR Switzerland (French-speaking) (MIR Romand) Grand'rue 9 CH - 1426 Concise, SWITZERLAND Telephone: +41 24 434 2057 Fax: +41 24 434 2057 contact@mir-romand.ch, http://www.mir-romand.ch � FOR Switzerland (German-speaking) (Forum für Friedenserziehung) Magnihalden 14, Postfach 325 CH-9004 St. Gallen, SWITZERLAND Telephone: +41-71-2441737 Fax: +41-71-2441701 fff.ifor@bluewin.ch, www.friedenserziehung.ch REMARKS There is also the “Fellowship for Reconciliation-FOR”, which is the US chapter: www.forusa.org
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