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	Friday, August 26, 2016 STOP THE WAR IN SYRIA! Don’t Be Fooled by War Propaganda! Recently, a compelling photo of a bleeding and seemingly confused young Syrian boy seated in an ambulance in Aleppo was widely distributed and commented upon in domestic and international news media.  In response, some journalists have called for the Obama Administration to "take action," including bombing government military targets in Syria. Veterans For Peace feels great sympathy for all of the victims in Syria, and for all who have lost family members, friends and loved ones in this terrible war. Many of us are veterans of military conflicts that were sold to the American public with emotionally compelling but misleading messages and images. We recognize and denounce the manipulation of selected images of human suffering as propaganda used to justify yet further military violence, which will only lead to more death and suffering. Why are we not seeing images of suffering on both sides of the war in Syria?  Why is an image of an injured boy used to call for yet more violence? <Full Statement> Back to Top Less Than One Month Until International Day of Peace We have less than one month until International Day of Peace, which is September 21st. This is a perfect opportunity to encourage people around the U.S. and throughout the world to take nonviolent action towards ending war, poverty, racism and environmental destruction and to connect the dots among all forms of violence. Each year, VFP members take action to promote peace. Do you plan to take action for #PeaceDay? This year, we are collaborating with Campaign Nonviolence and their third annual Week of Actions, which is scheduled for September 18-25, 2016. Currently over 385+ nonviolent actions are being planned in all 50 U.S. states and in 16 other countries!  See the full list on the CNV Actions page and add your action if you haven't done so yet. Help us bring the message of peace and nonviolence into every town and every home this September! Back to Top “Extremists” for Peace Music Video Grand Debut at the 2016 National VFP Convention The convention banquet dinner attendees were treated to the first ever showing of Pat Scanlon’s new music video,“Extremists” for Peace". The video was accompanied by banquet dinner attendees singing along as the video played. Colonel Ann Wright commented afterwards, “I love it. I can’t stop singing it". Back to Top Thank you for your patience! The staff of the national office are currently transitioning into new roles. The weekly enews will be back to its weekly schedule by mid September.  Look for new and exciting things on the national website also.   Back to Top		In This Issue: STOP THE WAR IN SYRIA! Don’t Be Fooled by War Propaganda! Less Than One Month Until International Day of Peace “Extremists” for Peace Music Video Grand Debut at the 2016 National VFP Convention Thank you for your patience! 2016 Convention -- A Huge Success! Remembering Kellogg-Briand Pact  Save the Dates: Upcoming Events 2016 Convention -- A Huge Success! VFP held its 31st annual convention in Berkeley, CA. Over 380 people attended the convention, of which 45 were Post 9/11 veterans. The convention was cross-generational with veterans from WWII to the current era of wars and active duty personnel. We also had veterans from our international chapters in the UK, Okinawa, and Tijuana, Mexico. Throughout the week, we heard from many speakers: veterans, activists, scholars, and military families about the state of these times and the need for our work. The convention included 4 major plenaries, 25 workshops, 3 mini plenaries, a banquet dinner and social gatherings.  Veterans For Peace was also the recipient of the 2016 Peace Prize, from the US Peace Memorial Foundation.  Check out some of photos from the convention. More photos and video will be available soon! Back to Top Remembering Kellogg-Briand Pact  On August 27, 1928, fifteen nations signed the pact at Paris. Later, an additional forty-seven nations followed suit, so the pact was eventually signed by most of the established nations in the world. The U.S. Senate ratified the agreement by a vote of 85–1. The lone dissenter refused to sign only because he felt the pact did not go far enough to assure the end of war. This law, the Kellogg-Briand Pact, is still in effect today both nationally and internationally and U.S. law today, yet extraordinarily few people are aware of it. More information on Chapter 27's website. Back to Top Save the Dates: Upcoming Events Aug 27 - Remembering the Kellogg Briand Pact Sep 21—International Day of Peace Sep 23-25 - World Beyond War Conference: No War 2016: Real Security Without Terrorism in Washington, DC Sept 26 - Tour of VFP Authors Advocating Peace in Southern CA Sep 2016 - Ann Wright and Diane Wilson sail on Women's Boats to Gaza Oct 7-10 - First SOAW bi-national convergence at the U.S./Mexico border in Nogales, Arizona Nov 11 - Armistice Day in your city Oct 11-26  - 2016 Maine Peace Walk - Stop the War$ on Mother Earth in various cities in Maine Nov 11 - Armistice Day in your city Back to Top

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