Mission Statement:

To promote peaceful, non-violent alternatives to the U.S. government's ongoing aggressive military involvement.

Vision Statement:

The Winona Area Peacemakers will:

• Promote non-violent resolutions to conflict.
• Be advocates for peace. A military victory will not bring the U.S. any closer to security at home or peace in the world.
• Strive to educate the community about decisions made and actions taken by the U.S. government.
• Urge political leaders to use diplomacy to resolve conflict. The U.S. is part of an interdependent world community politically, economically and environmentally and must cooperate with other nations to maintain peace and security.
• Promote local dialogue about U.S. military involvement through community discussions, forums, letters to the editors and other means available.
• Believe social and economic justice is the path to peace.
• Oppose all pre-emptive invasions and wars.
• Seek ways to support comprehensive disarmament worldwide.
• Advocate for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (civil, political, economic, social andd cultural) with concern for human dignity.
• embrace diversity as a necessity for survival within local and global communities. We will promote the welfare of and encourage opportunities for all members of the human family.