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We work for peace, equality, and human dignity and believe everyone has a role to play in building a better world.

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Five years after George Floyd, the struggle for real community safety continues

Five years after George Floyd, the struggle for real community safety continues

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AFSC was founded in 1917 to create alternatives to military service during World War I. Since then, we have stood with communities taking bold action to overcome violence, inequality, and oppression.

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Over a century of action

Helped rebuild war-ravaged communities in Europe after World War II.

Stood with communities to overcome violence, inequality, and oppression.

Organized people in the U.S. against apartheid in South Africa.

Co-recipient of the 1947 Nobel Peace Prize.

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