31 Oct. UN Security Council Resolution on the Peacebuilding Role of WomenRene Wadlow*             

The Fellowship of Reconciliation is the oldest inter-faith, peace group in the nation.  Most who are associated with FOR would likely have interest in how prayer and prayerful communication might relate to political support and advocacy.  This is the focus of my new blog, "Dear President Obama". the intention of which I've described below.  Please feel free to check it out and comment or submit your own message.

Alan Levin

For many years, peace activists engaged with Iran-U.S. relations worked hard to create an atmosphere for direct dialogue between the two counties. Their activities have had a wide range of aspects known as "track two" diplomacy; these people-to-people connections have led toward writing and talking to the U.S. Congress to encourage the members of the Senate and House to press for direct talks with Iran.

In this historical moment when Iran is under international pressure for its nuclear program, isn’t it best to be united as Iranians for Iran. 

Wouldn't be better, regardless of whom we support; Principlist or Reformist, agree on one thing and that is the fact that Iran needs to be united.  But what the Iranian authorities are doing these days does not show their desire for unity. 

The sham courts, “confessions”, and recently long sentences for the political prisoners, add to these putting on trial many ofthe well respected ideologues and even some of the most politically prominent people of Iran.  These are the people who are well known and are among thetop former officials of the country.  

 On the first of October, there was a meeting here in Geneva of diplomats from Iran along with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council— China, Russia, the USA, France, Britain — and Germany which has been involved with negotiations on the nuclear program of Iran — and the Foreign Affairs representative of the European Union. A follow up meeting is planned for the end of October.            

Fellowship of Reconciliation USA Position on Gaza Freedom March December 31, 2009, includes encouragement to understand the UN Fact Finding Mission now known as the Goldstone Report linked below.

The key to peace in the Middle East is restoration of international law and the recognition of the right of both Palestinians and Israeli Jews to live in peace and security side by side.