Weapons shipments should be blocked, arms fairs closed, blood profits protested, and the business of war made shameful and disreputable. World BEYOND War works to protest, disrupt, and reduce the arms trade.
World BEYOND War is a member of the War Industry Resisters Network, and works with organizations and coalitions around the world on this campaign, including Groups Against Arms Fairs (which we co-founded), CODE PINK, and many others.
Pictured: Rachel Small, World BEYOND War Canada Organizer. Photo credit: the Hamilton Spectator.
In 2024 we launched a project to shame war profiteers.
In 2023 we protested CANSEC.
In 2022 we gave a War Abolisher Award to Italian dock workers for blocking weapons shipments.
In 2022 we organized, with Groups Against Arms Fairs and other organizations, a global protest of Lockheed Martin.
In 2022 we protested CANSEC.
In 2021 our annual conference focused on opposing weapons fairs.
The latest news on efforts to end weapons dealing:
Grieving for the Children: Take Action NOW
When we know what is happening, we have no choice but to act. It is too late to try to ignore the crimes of our government and large corporations. #WorldBEYONDWar
Nonviolent Activists Shut Down General Dynamics Nuclear Submarine Facility in New London, CT
Holding long banners spanning the driveways, the activists blocked cars of employees entering the facility for the morning shift. #WorldBEYONDWar
Canadian Ministers Served Legal Notice of Intention to Prosecute for Aiding and Abetting Israeli War Crimes
On Thursday morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Justice Minister Arif Virani were served notice of intention to seek prosecution. #WorldBEYONDWar
Australian Arms Exports to Israel in Focus Amid Court Case, Port Protests
Protests at shipping ports and a unique court case are bringing attention to Australian weapons exports to Israel amid the war on Gaza, a trade that critics describe as secretive and unaccountable. #WorldBEYONDWar
Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal Video of Opening Session
Video of opening session. #WorldBEYONDWar
Protesters of Raytheon’s War Profiteering Arrested in Arlington, Va.
Activists from across the United States gathered outside of Raytheon’s office to confront the war profiteer on its role in producing weapons that are causing extreme suffering and death. #WorldBEYONDWar
WEBINAR: Arms Trade Between Colombia and the World / El Comercio de Armas de Colombia Con el Mundo
The second largest arms fair in Latin America will be held in Bogotá, Colombia. #Expodefensa brings together more than 200 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, who come to showcase weaponry. #WorldBEYONDWar
Peace Advocates Are Locked to Boats, Blocking the Entrance to a Headquarters of the Merchants of Death
Members and supporters of the Demilitarize Western Mass collective created a blockade at 50 Prince Street, Northampton, in front of L3Harris. #WorldBEYONDWar
Talk World Radio: Nick Mottern on Merchants of Death
This week on Talk World Radio we are speaking with Nick Mottern, long-time stand-out peace activist, reporter, researcher, co-coordinator of Ban Killer Drones, organizer of Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal. #WorldBEYONDWar
Video: Kathy Kelly Serenades War Profiteers
Kathy Kelly sings the Broadway smash hit “We Are Merchants of Death!” #WorldBEYONDWar
In Colombia, Opposition Grows to Weapons Fair
On Sunday, September 3, in the city of Bogotá, various conscientious objector, antimilitarist, and peace organizations joined in a day of action to reject the Expodefensa 2023. #WorldBEYONDWar
Canada Secures $418 Million Sale of 55 Light Armoured Vehicles to the Colombian Army
During last year’s election in Colombia, presidential-candidate Gustavo Petro promised: “I am not going to waste resources on weapons and bombs.” #WorldBEYONDWar