About Issues Act Events Latest Updates Search Email signup DONATE Home Issues Peacebuilding Peacebuilding Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Email this page Print this page In our pursuit of a world free of war and the threat of war, we are changing U.S. foreign policy from one that is overly militarized to one that prevents, mitigates, and transforms violent conflict. Read More Take Action The U.S. Must Pay its U.N. Peacekeeping Dues! Write Congress Recent Updates Continued Pressure on Biden to Ban Landmines NOVEMBER 26, 2021 Building Support for the Complex Crises Fund OCTOBER 21, 2021 Glimmers of Hope in the House Action on Military Policy SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 Focusing on and Acting for Peace SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 More Peacebuilding Updates LEGISLATIVE ASK Co-Sponsor the U.S. Commitment to U.N. Peacekeeping Act For over 25 years, an arbitrary cap enacted by Congress has prevented the U.S. government from paying its full dues to U.N. peacekeeping. Learn More Resources War is Not the Answer ADVOCACY RESOURCE Lobby Congress From Home ADVOCACY RESOURCE Prevention and Protection The Prevention and Protection Working Group (PPWG) is a coalition of organizations dedicated to improving U.S. government policies and civilian capacities to prevent violent conflict, avert mass atrocities, and protect civilians threatened by such crises. Learn More Attribution John Isaac / UN Photo FCNL's Work on Landmines For decades, FCNL has worked to ban the use of landmines, which maim and kill indiscriminately, inflicting human suffering even long after conflict ends. Attribution Jamie DeMarco/FCNL Fully Fund United Nations Peacekeeping Activities U.N. operations do not require U.S. troops and cost the American taxpayer eight times less than a U.S. military deployment would. Support the Complex Crises Fund The Complex Crises Fund (CCF) supports the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in responding to emergent conflicts and crises. Join our email list! Quakers and Friends are changing public policy. Email Address Join We seek a world free of war and the threat of war. Middle East & Iran Nuclear Weapons Peacebuilding U.S. Wars & Militarism We seek a society with equity and justice for all. Gun Violence Prevention Immigrants & Refugees Justice Reform Native Americans We seek a community where every person's potential may be fufilled. Economic Justice Voting & Elections We seek an earth restored. Environment & Energy Donate Events Subscribe Press Room Privacy Policy Contact The Friends Committee on National Legislation, FCNL Education Fund, and Friends Place on Capitol Hill are national nonprofit, nonpartisan Quaker organizations working collectively to advance peace, justice, and environmental stewardship. 245 Second St, NE, Washington, DC 20002 Phone: (202) 547-6000 Toll Free: (800) 630-1330 Fax: (202) 547-6019