Patrick Johnston (social activist)
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Patrick Johnston is an American peace activist and founder of VOXRX.ORG, a United Nations
recognized peace and conciliations NGO that mostly deals with the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict
.
and the University of Washington
, with advanced studies through the United States Coast Guard Academy
, Mr. Johnston served in the US Air Force, the US Army and has a commission from the United States Coast Guard
.
would be represented throughout the international media to counter official propaganda.
, in the Hague, Netherlands, detailing facts regarding the illegality of the Israeli West Bank barrier
being constructed by the Israeli government. Another of his articles was printed in the Gale series,
.
He has been commended by government leaders throughout the world and has been invited to attend peace conferences in India
, South Africa
, Northern Ireland
, Afghanistan
, Indonesia
and other areas. Johnston received special recognition from the Gandhi Foundation
, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and from several recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize
. He also was recognized for his work by the Southern Poverty Law Center
and is recognized on their Wall of Tolerance.
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
recognized peace and conciliations NGO that mostly deals with the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. The conflict is wide-ranging, and the term is also used in reference to the earlier phases of the same conflict, between Jewish and Zionist yishuv and the Arab population living in Palestine under Ottoman or...
.
VOXRX.ORG
VOXRX.ORG is a group providing lobbying and communication activities to political refugees and the displaced in regions of conflict and hostility. This level of activity has provided services to resistance and political groups seeking freedom in Afghanistan, Africa and most notably the Middle East conflict between the Palestinians and Israelis.Background
Educated at the University of MarylandUniversity of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C...
and the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
, with advanced studies through the United States Coast Guard Academy
United States Coast Guard Academy
Founded in 1876, the United States Coast Guard Academy is the military academy of the United States Coast Guard. Located in New London, Connecticut, it is the smallest of the five federal service academies...
, Mr. Johnston served in the US Air Force, the US Army and has a commission from the United States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven U.S. uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission and a federal regulatory agency...
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Injury
Serious and extensive military injuries and first hand exposure to the brutalities of wars and hostile conflicts, Johnston made a conscious decision to represent the needs of those dispossessed and brutalized by armed conflict to oppose violence and to provide a method whereby the voices and truths of facts on the groundFacts on the ground
Facts on the ground is a diplomatic term that means the situation in reality as opposed to in the abstract. It originated in discussions of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, where it was used to refer to Israeli settlements built in the occupied West Bank, which were intended to establish permanent...
would be represented throughout the international media to counter official propaganda.
Peace Work
Mr. Johnston has authored hundreds of articles and documents in support of the Palestinian struggle and his work is recognized in every country worldwide. He is well known by the leaders of the Palestinian Authority and amongst the Palestinian resistance groups. He had one of his position papers accepted by the International Court of JusticeInternational Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice is the primary judicial organ of the United Nations. It is based in the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands...
, in the Hague, Netherlands, detailing facts regarding the illegality of the Israeli West Bank barrier
Israeli West Bank barrier
The Israeli West Bank barrier is a separation barrier being constructed by the State of Israel along and within the West Bank. Upon completion, the barrier’s total length will be approximately...
being constructed by the Israeli government. Another of his articles was printed in the Gale series,
Opposing viewpoints
His book titled 'Israel: Opposing Viewpoints' about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, arguing that Israel engages in state terrorismState terrorism
State terrorism may refer to acts of terrorism conducted by a state against a foreign state or people. It can also refer to acts of violence by a state against its own people.-Definition:...
.
He has been commended by government leaders throughout the world and has been invited to attend peace conferences in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
and other areas. Johnston received special recognition from the Gandhi Foundation
Gandhi Foundation
The Gandhi Foundation is a United Kingdom-based voluntary organisation which seeks to further the work of Mahatma Gandhi through a variety of educational events and activities.- History :...
, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and from several recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize
Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize is one of the five Nobel Prizes bequeathed by the Swedish industrialist and inventor Alfred Nobel.-Background:According to Nobel's will, the Peace Prize shall be awarded to the person who...
. He also was recognized for his work by the Southern Poverty Law Center
Southern Poverty Law Center
The Southern Poverty Law Center is an American nonprofit civil rights organization noted for its legal victories against white supremacist groups; legal representation for victims of hate groups; monitoring of alleged hate groups, militias and extremist organizations; and educational programs that...
and is recognized on their Wall of Tolerance.