To be a PPOW member, you must support our 5 Guiding Principles and Values, want to be known as a PPOW member, and agree to abide by the Pledge of Nonviolence at PPOW events and activities.

Our 5 Guiding Principles and Values

DIGNITY – We believe all people have inalienable rights to be recognized for their humanity and to be treated ethically. Furthermore, we believe that those who have been wronged by public action should be made whole by public action.

LIBERTY – We believe that, provided the collective rights of society are not diminished, individuals should be free from arbitrary and unreasonable restraints upon their personal will.

EQUALITY – We believe that all people should have equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents and that all people deserve fair representation.

SECURITY – We believe that society should provide for the common good and domestic safety of its members and safeguard their rights to dignity, liberty, and equality.

STEWARDSHIP – We believe that society should protect and improve conditions for future generations, the environment, and all its inhabitants. 

Nonviolence Pledge

As a member of PPOW I pledge to: 

1. Conduct myself in accordance with the goals of the nonviolence movement 
2. Refrain from violence or participation in violence of any kind 
3. Observe the ordinary rules of courtesy with friend and foe 
4. Police my own actions, not those of others 
5. Protect the safety and agency of others 
6. Follow the directions of PPOW leadership and captains regarding demonstrations, actions, and other events and activities