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Who We Are
Illinois for a World BEYOND War (IWBW) is a statewide chapter of the global World BEYOND War movement, working nonviolently to end war and establish a just and sustainable peace. All of our members have signed World BEYOND War’s Declaration of Peace and are committed to its vision.
What We Envision
By offering ongoing peace education, countering the dominant pro-war media narrative, and making efforts to influence our elected officials to stop supporting and financing militarism and war, we strive to end war. Through growth and a wide membership base, we can be more effective and offer wider opportunities for actions that align with members’ interests, abilities, and locations. We can also ally with other Illinois groups committed to peace advocacy, activism, and action.
Did You Know?
The Pentagon has failed its annual audit for the sixth year in a row, according to the Defense Department’s chief financial officer.
So, what to do when the Pentagon can’t account for all the taxpayer money provided?
Of course, give the Generals and the Military Contractors more!
Stop this insanity!
Source: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/4313887-pentagon-fails-sixth-audit-in-a-row/
Chapter news and views
Illinois Chapter of WBW Opposes War on Venezuela
Illinois for a World BEYOND War condemns this unilateral, outrageous violation of international law, the attempts to intimidate other countries, and the imperialist threat to take their resources based on the lie that they belong to the U.S. #WorldBEYONDWar
World BEYOND War Rallies for Gaza with Allies in Illinois
Demonstrators from several community organizations gathered at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana Friday afternoon to protest the Israeli military’s seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla. #WorldBEYONDWar
Gambian Youth Perspectives on AI, Militarization, and Peacebuilding
The webinar built on the momentum of the Gambia Youth Peace Forum on Killer Robots held in May 2025, which engaged youth, policymakers, and civil society in dialogue on banning autonomous weapons. #WorldBEYONDWar
World BEYOND War Annual Report for 2024
World BEYOND War’s 2024 annual report is now available as a PDF here. #WorldBEYONDWar
Talk World Radio: Al Mytty on Acting for Peace
This week on Talk World Radio we are talking about peace activism in the U.S. with Al Mytty who has been involved in social justice and peace programs including Pax Christi, Just Faith, Veterans For Peace, and #WorldBEYONDWar
70 Percent Vote in Favor of Arms Embargo
Shall the U.S. federal government … stop giving military funding to Israel, which currently costs taxpayers 3.8 billion dollars a year, given Israel’s global recognition as an apartheid regime with a track record of human rights violations? #WorldBEYONDWar
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