War Is Obsolete
And it’s past time to convene an international conference where representatives of responsible nuclear powers are encouraged to say out loud that the system doesn’t work and leads only in one bad direction.
“End War in Ukraine” Say 66 Nations at UN General Assembly
The 66 nations that called for peace in Ukraine make up more than a third of the countries in the world, and they represent most of the Earth’s population.
A Big Step Forward for War Powers Reform in Australia
After a decade of public efforts to get politicians to concentrate on changing how Australia goes to war, the Albanese government has now responded by taking the first step.
Pedal for Peace this October in Montréal
Join the World BEYOND War Montréal chapter on October 15, 2022 for a bicycling fundraiser event!
Why Andrew Bacevich Should Support the Abolition of Wars and Militaries
I wholeheatedly and enthusiastically recommend Andrew Bacevich’s latest book, On Shedding An Obsolete Past, to almost everybody.
Human Beings Without Rights: A Talk With Robert Fantina
On episode 40 of the World BEYOND War podcast, I talked to Bob about his new book “Settler-Colonialism in Palestine and Kashmir” and the need to call attention to the victims of settler-colonialism in the world today.
October 2022 Week of Action in U.S. for Peace in Korea! 오늘 등록하세요! 2022년 10월 한반도 평화 전화액션
From October 11th to 14th, 2022, we will be contacting members of Congress and urging them to support legislation for peace in Korea.
VIDEO: A Call for the Universal Abolition of Nuclear Weapons
On Saturday, September 24, 2022 a rally was held to call for the universal abolition of nuclear weapons in Seattle WA.
A Just and Sustainable Peace…or Else!
A call for sustainable peace amid the growing fears of nuclear warfare.
What Would We Do Without Police, Prisons, Surveillance, Borders, Wars, Nukes, and Capitalism? Watch and See!
If you can read these words, you should read this book.
Talk World Radio: Women for Weapons Trade Transparency
This week on Talk World Radio we’re talking with two members of Women for Weapons Trade Transparency.
The 1983 War Scare: The Cold War’s Most Dangerous Moment?
How the Able Archer exercise almost brought nuclear warfare between the US and USSR.
Soldiers Hugging Mural Now on Billboard in Washington DC
A famous image of a Russian and a Ukrainian soldier hugging each other can be seen below on a mobile billboard in Washington, D.C.
Letter of Support for German Peace Groups Demonstrating on October 1, 2022
By Kathy Kelly, Board President, and David Swanson, Executive Director, World BEYOND War, September 24, 2022 (Map and details of planned events here. See also
In New Zealand, World BEYOND War and Friends Give Out 43 Peace Poles
The 43 ‘Peace Poles’ that were installed in Hastings’ Civic Square during summer will be gifted to permanent homes in schools, churches, marae, parks and public spaces this Wednesday in a special gathering at Te Aranga Marae, Flaxmere.
WEAN Wins Anti-War Award
The Whidbey Environmental Action Network won an award from a global nonprofit.
Canada and the International Fools-Based Order
On September 18, 2022, Canadian Minister of National Defence Anita Anand was interrupted as she made a speech promoting Canada’s participation in the war in Ukraine. Caught by surprise when an activist raised . . .
It Was Set to Be Nebraska’s Largest Wind Project. Then the Military Stepped In.
A missile launch site stops the development of the largest wind turbine project in Nebraska’s history.
VIDEO: Online Debate: Can War Ever Be Justified
Participants on Zoom were polled at the beginning and end of the event on the question “Can war ever be justified?” At the beginning 36% said yes and 64% no. At the end, 29% said yes and 71% no.
Standing Up Against War Propaganda at the Toronto Air Show
On September 4th, 2022, activists from World BEYOND War, No New Fighter Jets Coalition, Independent Jewish Voices, Defund the Police Fund Our Communities, Canadian Defenders for Human Rights, and more gathered in downtown Toronto to protest the Toronto Airshow.
Veterans For Peace and World BEYOND War Promote Image of Soldiers Hugging
Veterans For Peace is partnering with World BEYOND War on this.
Peace Agenda for Ukraine and the World
Statement of the Ukrainian Pacifist Movement, adopted at the meeting on International Day of Peace 21 September 2022.
“Pro-Peace and Anti-War” — David Swanson and Alex McAdams from World BEYOND War on Working Nonviolently to Abolish War Globally
In recognition of the International Day of Peace, we talked with World BEYOND War’s Co-Founder and Executive Director David Swanson and Development Director Alex McAdams about their plans to commemorate the day, their approach to the work of ending war, and how technology has helped them further that goal.
Policy Brief: Strengthening Youth, Community Actors and Security Forces Collaboration to Mitigate School Kidnappings in Nigeria
An insight into the origins of an increasing rate of school kidnappings in Nigeria and its potential solutions.
Talk World Radio: Tara Villalba and Tom Rogers on Abolishing Nuclear Weapons
This week on Talk World Radio, we’re discussing nuclear weapons and efforts to abolish them with two activists from the Seattle, Washington, area.