4 May to 11 May

Women for Peace: Applied global ethics in action

In January 2005 1000 women from more than 150 countries, were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. The '1000 Women for Peace' did not win, but a visit to their web site, on which are posted short biographies of hundreds of individuals and groups, from the Women in Black to the Sudanese Women's Empowerment for Peace Program, is vivid testimony to the fact that feminist approaches to non-violence really are global. It demonstrates these women's dedication in working to bring about a future free of violence and to create a culture of peace.

These women are everywhere - closer than you think. Have a look at the website of the Women's Institute, the largest women's organisation in Britain. Its current campaigns are a long way from jam and jumpers (not that there's anything wrong with these). They're on human trafficking and violence against women, the supermarket code of conduct and trade justice. The YWCA, the Townswomen's Guild, the Mother's Union -every women's organisation in this country is campaigning on these issues. That's before you even start on those that are engaged in non-violent direct action against the arms trade and weapons of mass destruction, in mediation and in conflict situations.

Rev Kathy Galloway is the Leader of the Iona Community, a dispersed Christian ecumenical community working for peace and social justice, rebuilding of community and the renewal of worship.