We saw perhaps the most spectacular display of morality ever on the 15th of February, when millions of people across five continents marched against the war.
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The largest protest in history |
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On February 15, 2003 over 15 million people marched against the war in Iraq, in over 800 cities around the world "The global protest against the Iraq War on 15 February 2003 was a pivotal moment in recent history, the consequences of which have gone unreported. Amir Amirani's We Are Many chronicles the struggle to shift power from the old establishment to the new superpower that is global public opinion, through the prism of one historic day. I urge you to support this film in whatever way you can."
- Oliver Stone
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If you protested that day, you made history. Join us and let the world know you were there.
We are making a documentary film about the global day of action on 15th February 2003.
The film is partially funded by a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. We still need your help to keep the memory of February 15th 2003 alive! Please consider making a donation via JustGiving.
We are building a community of everyone who marched on 15 February 2003.
Tell your story of the day. Share your media. Tell your friends about us.
We are gathering people's stories and memories of the day to commemorate this historic moment. With history seemingly repeating itself with the drumbeats of war against Iran, it is now more timely and important than ever to remember and learn the lessons of the past, and prevent another costly and catastrophic war. Our film, together with your stories, will make a big splash on the 10th anniversary in Feb 2013. So let's make a start now.
Tens of millions of people said "Not In Our Name" to warmongers on that day. Please share your own reflection and invite people you know who marched/were against the Iraq war to tell their stories too. We will select and film some of your stories for possible inclusion in We Are Many.
Let's inspire the new generation of people and do our part to bring peace to the world. Join Now!
Your Stories
This site is a chance to let history know that we opposed the war in Iraq. Tell the world your name and share your stories, photos, and videos.
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Rachael's story from KendalOur bus started at the Central Mosque in Birmingham. We joined with thousands of others to try to influence Blair. How naive we were! -
electricia's story from DurhamI went with three friends to the London march. We were picked up at around 6am by coaches going from Sunderland, North East England. I remember I...
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Enid Gordon's story from North ShieldsI am a Methodist Minister and had to dedicate a tree in the village of Bozeat in memory of a member who had died. Then I dashed home and...
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DaisyB52's story from LondonI caught the bus from Kensal Rise to Oxford Street. There were coach loads of people going to the march. As I looked out of the bus window, an old... -
Saina Behnejad's story from Beckenham, KentI was only about 11, I went with my Dad, after he'd told me all about what was going on and what this protest was all about. It was really...
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nat's story from LondonI was 13 years old, and at secondary school. I remember vividly, not really understanding the dynamics of the protest, but being avidly against...
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sheila wiggins's story from BournemouthI went with a friend from Christchurch Dorset, we got the train to London Waterloo and made our way to Great Russell Street. I can remember...
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Matt's storyJust thinking about the size of the February 15 protests is overwhelming. Not only the number of people, but also the atmosphere of the day... -
Anna Baba's storyI was living on a small Scottish Island at the time. The prospect of a war so many did not want, made me want to join those trying...
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grnthe's story from BrisbaneThe largest Brisbane anti-war rally was on Sunday 16 February 2003. Three of us, Helen Grant-Taylor, Ann Darvall and Dawn Joyce, took the train into...
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deniceszafran's story from BataviaIt was bitterly cold on that day in Northern New York, but that didn't stop the hundreds who gathered in the Chapel of St Lawrence University to...
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Mark Taylor's story from BrisbaneI marched in Brisbane, Australia. It was the largest protest ever held in Brisbane. I am proud that at least some of us carry on resisting permanent...
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joabbess's story from LondonIn London, it was bitterly cold. The Stop the War march moved forward so slowly, people around me were losing body heat rapidly, despite dancing on...
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Alexandra Whittall's story from damascusi did not march, but in my heart i was marching...i was praying instead! i went to syria on an interfaith peace pilgrimage, flying through a wall of...
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Mark C's story from GalwayMarched in Dublin.
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susioneill's story from NottinghamI attended the march in Hyde Park, London. I remember a lot of people, political group and rousing speeches, and muslims praying in the afternoon...
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Matteo Angioli's story from RomeI didn't march on February 15 2003. On that day I was in my office trying to help the MEPs belonging to the Nonviolent Radical Party...
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Uwe Kadritzke's storyRight after 9/11, some kind of military action was inevitable. The Bush administration decided to attack the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Wether or...
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Jenni Parmalee's story from PortlandJenni's story
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KDelphi's story from DaytonI marched in February, 2003, over the course of three days, in Dayton, Ohio
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I saw in my local paper that a coach was leaving for the protest in London, Organised by the Quakers (i think). I felt i had to do something...
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Amy Crane's story from LondonI got the train down from St Neots (Cambridgeshire) with my first child who was three and a half months old at the time. Without the use of a...
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larochelleuk's story from LondonI was on holiday in Australia on the day of the protests. My family there thought that I was insane for wanting to join the anti-war march on...
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hilaryjoyh's story from SouthamptonI marched in London - there were so many people it was incredible. I remember trying to arrnage to meet up with a friend - no chance!
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Robert Douglass's storyI'm a Drupal nut and Kickstarter fan.
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josquin farge's story from ParisI didn't march :( but I want to march with you !
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Sitara's story from BristolI was 13 at the time. I had been on one demonstration before in September of the previous year and I had really enjoyed it! I actually felt like I...
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TMS13's story from Where do you live?I was part of the 20,000-30,000 people who marched in Seattle. It was powerful to be part of such an important day and to see so many people...
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Womac23's story from LondonWe took the tube from Finsbury Park to Covent Garden then walked down to the Embankment. We were surrounded by people all walking down to...
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samlittlebear's story from glasgowfeb 2003 my whole family travelled to london to join the march before the war on Iraq. iwould like to do the same as drum of war are beating...
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LindaSwanson's story from Warrenton, VAMy husband Neil and I were alarmed at the ever increasing calls for war in late 2002 and early 2003. When we learned that there would be a march in...
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annikenhoel's story from berlinIn Baghdad, together with hundreds of people from the peace movement. It was an extraordinary atmosphere in the streets of Baghdad. -
adamnewby's story from SevilleIn February 2003 I was living in London. I remember September 11th 2001 because I was working at the same company I work for now, NewsNow.co.uk. We...
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Dawn Joyce's story from Where do you live?The largest Brisbane anti-war rally was on Sunday 16 February 2003. Three of us, Helen Grant-Taylor, Ann Darvall and Dawn Joyce, took the train into...
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awbMaven's story from LondonI joined the March of Saturday 15 February 2003. I was the only one from my group of peers that I know that did. They all believe the...
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Mary Finnigan's story from LondonI'd done my share of protesting in the 60s and 70s and felt that younger people should be doing it in the 0ties. But this was one...
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Loki English's story from BerlinLoki's story...
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Robin Layfield's story from StroudI vividly remember taking a call on my mobile during the Anti War protests. It was from my sister, finishing her training at Sandhurst. The contrast...
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Martin Cooper's story from londonAs I walked south through central London towards the main body of the march with my friend, we were both struck by the never-ending stream of...
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Amir Amirani's storyI was in Berlin in the week before 15th February 2003, at the film festival. When it ended, many of us took to the march in Berlin. It was the... -
Danablett's story from LondonI was there, I marched, and I missed Leeds Utd at home. Now that was commitment to the cause as anyone who knows me can say.
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kiritunks's story from LondonCan I do it later
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AA's story from LondonIt was one of the most memorable days of my life, being with people from so many walks of life.
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mattb's story from Rockland
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“There will be millions of people who will never forget Saturday February 15 2003.”
“After the demonstrations of this weekend, there may still be two superpowers on the planet: the United States and world public opinion.”
“The demonstrations of February 15th was probably the largest one-day protest in history.”
