The Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice is dedicated to the propositions that violence begets more violence, that the forms of violence are social and economic as well as physical, and that the human spirit can reach its highest potential only in an atmosphere of peace, mutual respect, and generosity. (read more)

Kansas Abolition Day

This January 30th, to commemorate Kansas Abolition Day, we need you to call on Governor Brownback to take a strong and vocal stance against the death penalty. The more phone calls we make, the bigger the impact so please mark your calendars for Governor Call-In Day, January 30th, 2012. And don’t forget to join the event on the KCADP’s facebook page .
Governor Brownback’s office number is (877)-579-6757. See www.ksabolition.org for more information

Women and Peace: the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Trio of Laureates

Wednesday, February 1, 2012
English Room – Kansas Union
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

A Roundtable sponsored by the Peace and Conflict Program, the Kansas African Studies Center, and the Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

GI Rights Hotline: 1 877 447-4487

The GI Rights Hotline provides accurate, helpful counseling and information on military discharges, AWOL and UA, and GI Rights:
Why should I call 1-877-447-4487?
The GI Rights Network is a private, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that answers thousands of calls from military personnel and their families. There are many reasons for these calls. You can call us for help with any of the following issues:
• DEP Discharges (Delayed Entry Program)
• Entry Level Separation
• Dependency or Hardship Discharges
• Medical or Disability Discharges

On-Going Activities – Meetings, Protests And Vigils

Art and Conversation: 1 -5 pm, United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court. Art and Conversation is a friendly gathering for women high school age and above who are in recovery from the experience of sexual violence in their lives. Contact Lindsey at 785.843.8985 or gadugiadmin@sunflower.com to enroll in this FREE Art-Based Support Group. Meets every first Saturday.

Coalition for Homeless Concerns: 3 pm, Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont Meets every second Tuesday