A Joint Statement Calling for an End to the Korean War Kate Noble Mon, 07/27/2026 – 10:25 Main content Paragraph On July 27, 1953, the bullets on the Korean Peninsula stopped firing, but the war never ended. The armistice was always meant to be temporary. The ceasefire was intended to be followed by a peace agreement, but it has still yet to come more than 70 years later. Two generations of Koreans and Americans have grown up under the shadow of a war that was never resolved.We, the undersigned civil society organizations—people of faith and conscience, Korean Americans, veterans, scholars, and advocates—join our voices to call upon the U.S. government to take responsibility and end the Korean War by engaging the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) in good faith and replacing the 73-year-old armistice with a permanent peace agreement.The Cost of an Unfinished WarThe consequences of this unfinished war can be measured in the continued division of the Korean Peninsula, the tragic and ongoing separation of Korean families, and the extreme militarization and unceasing arms race that define the region. The Korean Peninsula remains one of the most heavily armed places on Earth and one of the world’s most dangerous nuclear flashpoints. Each year the war is left formally unended, the risk of miscalculation, accident, or escalation persists—endangering the security of Koreans, Americans, and all in the region and globally.This is the United States’ oldest “forever war.” The U.S. spends over $3 billion per year of taxpayers’ money to maintain military deterrence and troop presence in South Korea. Instead of funding an endless cold war, this money should be used for healthcare, childcare, housing, and education. As Americans, we believe we have a duty and a moral responsibility to help bring this war to a close.A Peace-First Approach Can Pave the Way Toward SecurityDecades of failed U.S.-DPRK negotiations show that U.S. policies focused on isolation, sanctions, and military threats have failed to achieve stated goals of denuclearization and security. The United States demanding North Korea’s full denuclearization up front, while maintaining crushing sanctions and continuing military exercises, will not entice North Korea back to the negotiation table. While past talks were aimed primarily at North Korea’s denuclearization, future negotiations that instead address the root cause of the security crisis have the potential to build toward longer-lasting agreements and mutual trust. A Moment of Limited OpportunityWe recognize this anniversary not only as a moment of mourning, but as a moment of limited possibility. Although Inter-Korean relations have faced significant challenges, the Lee Jae Myung administration has made peaceful coexistence the cornerstone of its approach to the North, publishing a “Policy for Peaceful Coexistence on the Korean Peninsula” and committing to respect North Korea’s system, forgo any pursuit of unification by absorption, and refrain from hostile acts—seeking to lower military tensions and rebuild trust through actions rather than words. The United States also has an opportunity to take steps towards peace.The American People Support PeaceEnding the Korean War reflects what most Americans already want. A majority of U.S. adults believe the U.S. government should formally end the Korean War by signing a peace agreement, and two-thirds believe the U.S. should lift sanctions that interfere with humanitarian aid and public health.The public has consistently chosen communication, humanitarian cooperation, and practical problem-solving over confrontation. These are the values that must guide U.S. policy.Our Call to the U.S. GovernmentOn the occasion of the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, we call on the Trump administration to honor the will of the American people and the cause of peace by taking concrete, achievable steps to formally end the Korean War:First, reopen direct diplomacy with North Korea at the highest level by prioritizing peace rather than applying pressure, which fuels North Korea’s provocations. Reestablishing regular working-level channels of communication and pursuing renewed leader-to-leader engagement is pivotal to avoiding escalation and starting to build mutual trust. This includes meeting Seoul’s pursuit of peaceful coexistence with partnership in order to reduce the risk of conflict and nuclear war.Second, take reciprocal steps to lower tensions. The United States can break the cycle of escalation through measures that invite a matching response, such as ending provocative military exercises and strategic-asset deployments, lifting economically coercive sanctions, and announcing U.S. intention to improve relations with North Korea. This could invite North Korea to freeze nuclear and long-range missile testing in turn.Third, work to officially end the Korean War. Declare an end to the war and launch a sustained, good-faith process to replace the armistice with a permanent peace regime. This would close the door on a state of suspended war that has endured for nearly three-quarters of a century.Fourth, restore human connection and protect the innocent. Lift sanctions that impede humanitarian activity in North Korea and deprive ordinary North Koreans of food, medicine, and the means of survival; end the restrictions on Americans’ travel to North Korea and on people-to-people exchange; and restart efforts to reunite Korean families separated for generations and to recover the remains of U.S. service members who never came home from the war.A genuine and lasting security cannot rest on the threat of mutual destruction. It must be built on dialogue, mutual respect, and the recognition that the human security of the American and Korean people are intertwined. We carry with us the hopes of divided Korean families, of all who have lived their entire lives under the weight of this unended war, and of the children on both sides of the Pacific who deserve to inherit a peninsula at peace.The power to end this war exists. We are calling for our leaders to use it.Endorsing Organizations:Action Committee for Sovereignty and Peaceful Reunification of Korea – Washington D.C.Activist San DiegoAfghans For A Better TomorrowAlliance of BaptistsAmerican Friends Service CommitteeAmerigrante NovaBaltimore Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines (BaltCHRP)BAYAN USABinhi UMBCBlack Alliance for PeaceCatholic WorkerChanning and Popai Liem Education FoundationCoalition of Koreans in AmericaCODEPINKColumban JPIC KoreaDSA – Metro DCFriends Committee on National LegislationGA Peace ForumGeneral Board of Global Ministries, UMCGrassroots Global Justice AllianceHaebang CollectiveHan Park Peace InstituteHarriet Tubman Center for Social JusticeInternational Women’s AllianceJust Foreign PolicyKatarungan DCKorea Art ForumKorea Peace Now! Grassroots NetworkKorea Policy InstituteKorean American Citizens for DemocracyKorean American Peace FundKorean American Public Action CommitteeMADREMaryknoll Office for Global ConcernsMennonite Central Committee U.S.Migrante USAMilwaukee For YemenMissionary Society of St. ColumbanMuslim Justice LeagueNAKA (National Association of Korean Americans)NC Alliance for Truth and HopeNew England Korea Peace CampaignNodutdol for Korean Community DevelopmentPax Christi USAPeace ActionPeace Catalyst InternationalPeace, Justice, Sustainability NOW!People’s Power AssemblyPresbyterian Church (USA), Office of Public WitnessReconciliAsianResist U.S. Led War MovementSeattle Evergreen CoalitionSixth World SolutionsSkacasSomali Human Rights Association (SOHRA)Struggle for Socialism PartyUnited Methodist Church – General Board of Church and SocietyUnited Church of ChristVeterans For Peace – Baltimore, MD; Phil BerriganVeterans For Peace – Chapter 113-HawaiiVeterans For Peace Korea Peace CampaignWashington Butterfly for HopeWin Without WarWomen Cross DMZWomen in Struggle (Mujeres en Lucha)Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom USWorld BEYOND War미주한인 우리 세상미주희망연대세월, 사람, 평화 세계 연대우리학교와 함께 하는 동포모임 (우함동)###The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) promotes a world free of violence, inequality, and oppression. Guided by the Quaker belief in the divine light within each person, we nurture the seeds of change and the respect for human life to fundamentally transform our societies and institutions. We work with people and partners worldwide, of all faiths and backgrounds, to meet urgent community needs, challenge injustice, and build peace. Layout Type Right Column Background color White Intro Open in new tab Off Newsroom type Update Programs North Korea Left side info Layne MullettDirector of Media Relations215-241-7085news@afsc.orgVisit our newsroom Sort date Mon, 07/27/2026 – 12:00

Program Officer – Climate Mobility and Migration gmaraka@afsc.org Sat, 07/25/2026 – 04:33 The Program Officer will support the implementation of AFSC’s Regional Migration Justice Program in Latin America and the Caribbean, with an emphasis on Pillar 3 (Local evidence for advocacy on climate mobility) and the Cross-Cutting Pillar on institutional capacity strengthening. This role is central to advancing the generation of community-based evidence on the nexus between climate change and forced displacement, as well as to strengthening regional alliances, advocacy strategies, and strategic communication processes. Location Latin America / Caribbean Job Type Full time (35 hours per week), Non-Exempt Job Department Programs Apply link caption Apply Here Apply link URL https://recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1068/JobBoard/34b788f5-e07e-3fb3-8e73-08c36602a07b/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=104e9016-e4d0-42e5-b9d4-11d4244f9ade

Regional Communications Officer gmaraka@afsc.org Sat, 07/25/2026 – 04:24 The Regional Communications Specialist will be responsible for designing and implementing AFSC’s internal and external communications strategy in Latin America and the Caribbean. The goal of this role is to increase the visibility of the regional program’s work and position AFSC as a leading regional actor on just migration, climate mobility and peace with social justice. The person in this role will carry out writing and content production (news pieces, human interest stories, graphic materials, short videos, and infographics), manage AFSC LAC’s social media channels, build and maintain relationships with media outlets and journalists across the region, and support the AFSC LAC’s team with strategic and creative communications materials. Location Latin America / Caribbean Job Type Full time (35 hours per week), Non-Exempt Job Department Communications Apply link caption Apply Here Apply link URL https://recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1068/JobBoard/34b788f5-e07e-3fb3-8e73-08c36602a07b/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=e1a6a003-240f-47ba-88fd-c11b71c4bb85

Organize a Solidarity Game zjannuzi@afsc.org Thu, 07/23/2026 – 14:02 Two columns page content Title Organize a Solidarity Game Description Tips and tricks for hosting a solidarity game Back Button Caption Goals for Gaza Back Button URL /goals-gaza Featured Image Image Image Caption Two years ago, communities all over the world came together to play solidarity matches, denouncing Israel’s attacks on sporting infrastructure and raising funds for life-saving humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza. These players are from North London.  Background Color Beige Description This summer, as millions of people around the world cheered on their favorite teams and players in the 2026 World Cup, AFSC’s team in Gaza worked with local municipalities and Gaza soccer players to host three matches as part of our #GoalsForGaza initiative. In the midst of ongoing genocide, through daily attacks from Israeli forces, and despite being blocked from accessing life-saving food and medical aid, players in Gaza showed the world that Palestinians yearn to live, thrive, and play in freedom. Here’s where you come in: we’re inviting communities all over the world to host their own matches, exposing Israel’s killing of Palestinian athletes and demonstrating active solidarity with the Palestinian people. Background Color Light Gold Details Section Title Logistics Section Description So you’ve decided to host a game, fantastic! First, think about who else to recruit to help organize the event. Who in your community has skills that might be helpful? Who has time and interest to devote? Hosting a solidarity game can be a great opportunity to involve new people who might not typically participate in political organizing. Then consider your venue. Do you want to host the game indoors or outdoors? What spaces in your community are accessible to your target audience? Are there any venue rental fees or restrictions to be aware of? What day of the week do you think you’ll attract the highest participation? Make sure your chosen venue is open at your chosen time. Background Color Beige Left Side Menu Item Logistics Details Section Title Teams Section Description Next, figure out who will play in your game. Do some research to see if there are any local athletic clubs in your area. Might they be interested in collaborating? How many players do you want on each team? Is the game open to players of all skill levels? All ages? Will you appoint team captains? If not, how will you divide players into teams? Consider whether you think you’ll have enough players to host a single game, multiple games, or a tournament. Then think about how you’ll differentiate the teams. Will players wear different colors? Could you borrow jerseys or pinnies? Background Color Beige Left Side Menu Item Teams Details Section Title Promotion Section Description Once you’ve outlined your event and set a date and time, you should begin advertising. Who might be able to help design a poster for your event? It doesn’t have to be fancy! Once you have a poster, reach out to local organizations and ask for their help promoting your event. If people in your community use social media, make sure to post details about your event there. You can also use other neighborhood messaging platforms to spread the word. Think about if there are any places in your community, like a farmers market, where you could advertise in-person. Will you ask people to register to attend on a platform like Facebook or Eventbrite? Background Color Beige Left Side Menu Item Promotion Details Section Title Programming Section Description Once you’ve built your planning team and determined who might play in your game, you’ll need to think about your event programming. Will your event consist solely of the game(s) or will you include a welcome, short speeches, or a vigil/memorial component? Will you ask for donations? Will you serve food or have other vendors? Adding other components to the event might allow you to involve other parts of your community who are less interested in sports. Then, ask yourself how you can make it clear what the purpose of hosting the game is. How might those walking by your game learn what’s going on? If you plan on taking pictures, secure a photographer and consider what signage you might put up to let the photos easily tell the full story of your event. Can you set up a physical memorial? Ask the players to wear jerseys with the names of Palestinian players who have been killed? Finally, think about how the event will end. Will the winning team get a prize? Will you have a closing ceremony? Background Color Beige Left Side Menu Item Programming Take Action Items Title Include a Vigil CTA Caption 8 Steps to Hold a Powerful Vigil CTA URL /sites/default/files/2024-07/8-vigil.pdf Open in new tab On Image Image See More Label See More Take Action Items Title Consider Signage CTA Caption 4 Steps to Make Visually Stunning Messages CTA URL /sites/default/files/2024-07/4-visualmessages.pdf Open in new tab On Image Image See More Label See More Details Section Title Donations Section Description If you’ve decided to collect donations at your game, consider what model will work best for your community. You could make the game(s) pay-to-play or ask each player to fundraise within their circles before the game. You could sell tickets to spectators or set up a raffle. You could ask for donations on site or sell donated food items. You could even create a donation bingo, asking spectators to donate more money if certain conditions are met, for instance a certain number of goals scored. Consider how best to take donations. Are members of your community likely to carry cash? Know how to make online donations? Do you have a way you can accept donations by credit card? Setting a public fundraising goal might help you raise more money. You can use AFSC’s site below to set up a fundraising page just for your event. Background Color Beige Left Side Menu Item Donations Take Action Items Title Start a Fundraiser CTA Caption Organize a fundraiser with your own personalized landing page to support the life-saving work of AFSC staff CTA URL action/start-your-fundraiser Open in new tab On Image Image See More Label See More Take Action Items Title Fundraising Tips CTA Caption Our 1-page guide on holding effective fundraisers is useful for both new and experienced fundraisers CTA URL /sites/default/files/2024-09/6-tips-for-organizing-effective-fundraisers.pdf Open in new tab On Image Image See More Label See More Details Section Title Follow-up Section Description The best events engage a community beyond just one day. Consider how you could keep your audience engaged beyond the end of the game. You can ask your community to post any pictures of the game on social media with the hashtag #GoalsForGaza. You could also invite attendees to join the next meeting of a local organizing group or attend the next event you’re organizing. Brainstorm creative ways you might stay in touch with players and other attendees after the end of your event. Background Color Beige Left Side Menu Item Follow-up Back button caption Goals for Gaza Back button URL /goals-gaza Left side panel layout type Show left side panel as menu

Professional Development Specialist SCharles@afsc.org Wed, 07/22/2026 – 11:48 This position is responsible for providing engaging and adult learner focused professional development and training across the global organization.  This includes developing, conducting and evaluating content across the organization.  Professional Development Specialist works closely with leaders across the organization to assess talent growth potential, identify needs, select training methods and cost-effective venues/methods for learning and development opportunities.  Once training has taken place, the position is also responsible for measuring and evaluating training and skill effectiveness and impact to provide a return on investment.  Location Pennsylvania Job Type Full – Time, Exempt Job Department Human Resources Apply link caption Apply Here Apply link URL https://recruiting.ultipro.com/AME1068/JobBoard/34b788f5-e07e-3fb3-8e73-08c36602a07b/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=c407a400-f030-490f-9e43-bf3498cfab10