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Anti-war movement facts for kids

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An anti-war movement (also antiwar) is a social movement, usually against to a nation's decision to start or continue a war. It does not matter whether the nation has a just cause for war.

The term can also refer to pacifism, which is the opposition to all use of military force during conflicts. Many activists distinguish between anti-war movements and peace movements. Anti-war activists work through protest and other peaceful means to attempt to pressure a government (or governments) to put an end to a particular war or conflict.

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  • War2

    An anti-war poster

  • SOORAJ (6)

    Anti-war rally of schoolchildren in Pilathara, India

  • WHProtest1941

    Protest at the White House by the American Peace Mobilization

  • Rim-Tuti-Tuki-Gile

    Srđan Gojković performing at the anti-war concert as part of Rimtutituki

  • June 22, 2007 protest in Quebec City against Canada's involvement in the Afghan war

    Demonstration in Québec City against the Canadian military involvement in Afghanistan, 22 June 2007

  • Washington March15 2003-02

    Anti-war rally in Washington, D.C., 15 March 2003

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    Thomas on the White House Peace Vigil

  • Марш мира Москва 21 сент 2014 L1460776

    Anti-war/Putin demonstration in Moscow, 21 September 2014

  • 065 Procession (39025167311)

    Protest against U.S. involvement in the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen, New York City, 2017

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Movimiento contra la guerra para niños

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