Cambridge Peace Commission
About
The Cambridge Peace Commission promotes peace and social justice in Cambridge and the wider world. It works with city agencies, communities of faith, nonprofits and residents to build connections, strengthen relationships and encourage constructive dialogue. A central goal is a community where differences are understood and celebrated, so every resident can help make Cambridge equitable and peaceful. The commission pays particular attention to violence and traumatic events affecting the city.
When such events occur, it coordinates and supports compassionate community responses to help with recovery and healing, including through the Cambridge Community Response Network. Its work falls into three focus areas: addressing violence and promoting peace locally, supporting diversity and recognizing peacemakers, and connecting Cambridge with the wider world. Educational forums, discussions and recognition events raise awareness of local and global peace and justice issues.
What to Know
- Its official name is the Cambridge Commission on Nuclear Disarmament and Peace Education.
- It supports sister city relationships with Les Cayes, Haiti; San Jose Las Flores, El Salvador; and Yerevan, Armenia.
- It provides staff support to the Citizens’ Committee on Civic Unity.
- It maintains an archive of community commemorations and events.
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