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The result was nom withdrawn. Singularity 04:08, 12 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Nonviolent Peaceforce

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While google shows plenty of directly related hits that this organization does exist, I've found no evidence that it is in any way notable, other than it does exist, and it conducts operations. Google search showed no references from major newspapers or news sites, no references by major NGO controlling boards, other, than that it exists. Only sources on the page are self-referential to the NVPF website. Previously read like an advertisement, but it isn't any better now due to lack of notability. ⇒ SWATJester Denny Crane. 14:48, 7 August 2007 (UTC) --UpdateI withdraw my nomination given the new data below. ⇒ SWATJester Denny Crane. 02:56, 9 August 2007 (UTC)

  • Withdraw Nom as nom. ⇒ SWATJester Denny Crane. 14:50, 7 August 2007 (UTC) I withdraw my nomination given the new data below. ⇒ SWATJester Denny Crane. 02:56, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
  • Weak keep A news archive search turns up results from newspapers from 2002-2006. Unfortunately, all of this coverage is subscription based now and I can't find anything recent so it does not help much for sourcing. Mr.Z-mantalk¢ 15:55, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
  • Comment I'd be tempted to withdraw the nomination if they were multiple notable newspapers, but as far as I can tell, the only notable one is the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Then there is a small St. Paul news paper. Both hometown papers for where the organization is headquartered. clarify What I mean by that is if it can be shown that it's national papers that are carrying that story, I'll withdraw my nom. ⇒ SWATJester Denny Crane. 03:17, 8 August 2007 (UTC)
  • Keep. The organization has received attention in the media far beyond hometown papers[1]. Moreover, it has not only been noted, but endorsed by an impressive assembly of nobel peace laureates, heads of states and international organizations[2]. — Sebastian 00:05, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
  • Keep. Eight Nobel Peace Laureate endorsements in all, including the Dalai Lama. Has 94 Member Organizations on five continents. Two weeks ago the organization was granted Special Consultative Status by the UN (announcement pending). Executive Director Mel Duncan and Nonviolent Peaceforce will receive the Pfeffer International Peace Prize next month, an award that has often preceded the Nobel Peace Prize [3]

Article in Washington Post cites NP spokesman: [4].

  • Comment In light of these new sources, I withdraw this nomination. Closing admin, please take note. ⇒ SWATJester Denny Crane. 02:54, 9 August 2007 (UTC)
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