For over 7 years the U.S. government has bombarded the Afghan people with nightly bombings and a military state. We cannot stop terrorism with terrorism. The only solution for Afghanistan is a diplomatic one. We need to step up our humanitarian efforts and invest in the peaceful future of this important country.

Sign our Petition
President Obama announced his 10 year plan for Afghanistan. It includes an additional 21,000 U.S. military forces deployed in Iraq and diplomatic engagement of Pakistan. He is still trying to force political and social change through the Pentagon.

We have a better plan: focus on diplomatic cooperation and humanitarian aid, mitigate civilian causalities by scaling back military force. The United Nations, U.S. and British generals, peace groups, and 19 members of Congress agree: the war in Afghanistan cannot be won militarily and success is only possible through political means including dialogue between all relevant parties.

Download our paper petition.

Call to Action: April 6th - 9th
April 6th through the 9th Peace Action is joining our national partners in a call to action for Afghanistan. Find out easy ways to take action and join a growing movement against the surge into Afghanistan.

Get on the Right Side of History
Peace Action organized 17 national organizations to request our representatives sign on to a letter to the President asking him to reconsider the escalation of 17,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Many of the people who authorize the occupation of Iraq have a chance to be on the right side of history by signing onto this letter from Representative Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH 10th), Representative Ron E. Paul (R-TX 14th), and other bi-partisan Congressional signers.
READ THE LETTER

19 National Organizations Applaud Congress for Telling Obama to Reconsider Afghanistan Surge

We Voted for Change - Not More of the Same
We have seen the disastrous consequences of heading into war without a plan in Iraq. We are still mourning American and Iraqi lives lost, and struggling to rehabilitate our economy while spending billions of dollars on war.

Can you help us send this urgent message today?

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