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 2026 we protested CANSEC.
In 2026 we created this petition to ban military air shows.
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:
VIDEO: Arms Embargo Now Movement Briefing from Canada
This fall, we’re coming together to close the loopholes that Canada is using to arm Israel. On September 17th, we held a briefing call for everyone to share Arms Embargo Now campaign updates and plan our next steps. #WorldBEYONDWar
A Polish Prosecutor Has Launched an Investigation into Israeli Arms Dealers’ Complicity in the Gaza Genocide
The District Prosecutor’s Office in Kielce has confirmed the launch of an investigation into possible aiding and abetting, as well as approval, of genocide and crimes against humanity by Israeli arms companies present at MSPO arms fair. #WorldBEYONDWar
Talk World Radio: Rachel Small on Stopping Arms Shipments
This week on Talk World Radio, we’re talking about working to stop weapons shipments, in particular to Israel, and in particular from Canada. Our guest, Rachel Small, is the Canada Organizer for World BEYOND War, where I am the Executive Director. #WorldBEYONDWar
WIN: Canadian Arms Company Calian Pauses Shipments to Elbit Systems after Being Caught Red-Handed
After our monitoring exposed a Canadian weapons shipment to Israel in real time, catching them red-handed, the company has now vowed to pause all future shipments to Elbit Systems. #WorldBEYONDWar
A Media Splash, Government Response, and More After the Launch of Our Damning New Report in Canada
If Canada truly wants to stop fueling this genocide, the solution is obvious: a full and immediate two-way arms embargo on Israel. And we’re not going to stop organizing until we get exactly that. #WorldBEYONDWar
Minister Anand Responds to Our Report, Continues to Deceive the Canadian Public
Minister Anand’s statement today in response to the report we released on Tuesday continues a pattern of deception. This statement does not deny that Canada continues to ship arms to Israel, but instead tries to muddy the waters. #WorldBEYONDWar
Groundbreaking Report Details Canada’s Role in Arming Israel’s Genocide of the Palestinian People
Report Reveals Evidence of Government’s Lies; A Nationwide Coalition Makes Non-Negotiable Demand for a Two Way Arms Embargo. #WorldBEYONDWar
Regina Doctors Vote to Close Accounts with Banks Profiting from Israel’s Genocide
Regina’s physicians just passed a motion at their AGM to close accounts with Scotiabank and other major financial institutions investing in arms manufacturing. #WorldBEYONDWar
A Post-Election Update: The State of the Canada-Israel Arms Trade
Israel is still bombing Palestine. Canada is still arming Israel. The demand is still Arms Embargo Now. #WorldBEYONDWar
Demanding the New Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sanction Israel
On Wednesday May 21, day 592 of this phase of genocide, and the 77th year of the Nakba, Toronto WBW showed up alongside Oakville for Palestine and allies at the office of the new Minister of Foreign Affairs to demand action. #WorldBEYONDWar
Ottawa is Stepping Up to Stop Gastops from Building its New Weapons Factory
Ottawa is taking action to stop Gastops from building a new factory. Gastops is the only manufacturer of the specific engine sensors that go into Lockheed Martin’s F-35 bomber jets — warplanes that are bombing Gaza right now. #WorldBEYONDWar
Holding the Weapons Industry Responsible for War Crimes-Oxford Union Debates
On May 8, 2025, I was honored to speak at the Oxford Union Debates on the topic: “This House Would Hold The Arms Industry Responsible for War Crimes.” #WorldBEYONDWar
