On Saturday, February 28th, the United States and Israel started bombing Iran and assassinated Iranian political leaders. This included the targeting of a girl's elementary school where over 160 people, mostly little girls, were killed. President Donald Trump announced a planned prolonged war against Iran and stated that American service members would likely die, and since then, they have. The self-proclaimed “peace president” has launched yet another endless war – risking millions of human lives. The entire world should be outraged.
CODEPINK prepared this rapid response toolkit to support our local chapters and other local anti-war activists. We need to be as organized as ever to resist the US continuing another regime-change war, because we know that bombing and destabilization will not help Iranians, it will hurt them even more. This toolkit will help you outline your demands, suggest first steps for a response plan locally, give you tools to organize an action of your own, and give you talking points and graphics. If you are a member of a CODEPINK chapter, reach out to your regional support person directly. Otherwise, email [email protected] with any questions.
Take action!
Tell Congress: Stop the War On Iran!
First Steps
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First look at other organizations around your area (Peace Action, World Beyond War, National Iranian American Council (NIAC), Palestinian Youth Movement, ANSWER) and if there’s already an action – attend as CODEPINK in support!
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Reach out to those organizations to see if they want to collaborate or if there’s an action in the works you can support – in case it’s not public yet.
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Get your friends and neighbors ready to take action!
Demands
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Stop the War on Iran
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End US Support for Israel
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Lift Sanction on Iran!
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Diplomacy now!
Make these demands clear in any social media posts about your action, press releases, and signs you bring to the action!
Organize an Action if There’s Not One You Can Join
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Choose a an actionable target such as:
- Your elected representative with the power to speak in favor of peace and diplomacy.
- A local weapons manufacturer profiting from war.
- A local news outlet whose unfair reporting contributes to the escalation of conflict
- A university career center recruiting for weapons manufacturers or a college of engineering conducting research for the war machine.
- Gather a group of people - reach out to your local anti-war coalition to broaden your base
- Check out our basic events checklist
- Gather your signs, art, chants, and other striking visuals
- Review the CODEPINK Statement of Nonviolence
- Take action! Host a rally, a street teach-in, a sit-in at your representative’s office, or something even more creative. Demand no war on Iran!
Talking Points When Protesting and Advocating Against War with Iran
Frequently Asked Questions: Advocating Against War with Iran
Learn More!
Watch: WAR ON IRAN: Dispatches LIVE w/ Elijah Magnier on Israel’s Massive Bombing Campaign
CODEPINK Webinars on Iran - Access our webinars here!
Tell Your U.S. Embassy to stop the U.S. war on Iran!
Be ready to take action!
Posters
Flyers
Iran DIY Poster!
Print a large sign with a normal printer! Print each piece full size, stack on top of each other and glue or tape to a poster board of your choice. See examples here!
DIY Poster Printing: (8.5x11 Inches)