(in German) On April 25th the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) will publish statistics on global arms spending for 2021. An increase in armaments expenditure is expected. On this occasion, we would like to invite you to our hybrid press conference. In the 2021 statistics on global arms spending, the COVID-19 pandemic highlights very... Read more »
There will be a time beyond the Ukraine and Yemen wars, and the time to prepare for it is now. Midst the Ukraine war tectonic changes in the global disorder, leading international organizations have developed a call and blueprint for new Common Security order for peace, climate sustainability and justice. To join this event, follow... Read more »
This would be the main event in the thematic PEACE AREA which, because of its importance should be organized by the WSF-Facilitation-Committee. The threats with nuclear weapons, 26 actual wars and more than 200 armed conflicts demonstrate: the world is in danger. 2Billion Dollar 2020 for military spending and 900 million people are going with... Read more »
Peace Movement in Action 3: Feminist Voices for Peace from Russia Join the IPB and our partners in Russia for a discussion on the actions being taken to promote peace and nonviolence in Russia in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. All of the four speakers will offer a feminist perspective on social... Read more »
Peace Movement in Action 3: Feminist Voices for Peace from Russia Join the IPB and our partners in Russia for a discussion on the actions being taken to promote peace and nonviolence in Russia in light of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. All of the four speakers will offer a feminist perspective on social... Read more »
On November 9 , 2022 at 11AM CET the IPB, AEPF and No to War – No to NATO will host the Asia Network webinar: G20 Summit – Between Confrontation and Common Security. Join us for a discussion on the role of the G20 in the current political situation of wars worldwide with Professor Walden... Read more »
Join us for a discussion on the key elements of Economic War, the Economic War against the ‘enemy’, Economic War against the South, the role of the arms economy and alternatives for the new economic order and cooperative structures. Co-organisers: Asia Europe Peoples’ Forum No To War, No to NATO The international Peace Bureau Speakers:... Read more »
Date/Time Date(s) - Monday - Dec 12, 2022 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Impressions after the visits of Reiner Braun (former executive director IPB) and Tamara Lorincz (WILPF Canada) to Moscow and other cities in Russia and Eastern Europe. A conversation about war and peace between Reiner Braun, Tamara Lorincz and Kristine Karch (No to... Read more »
Wednesday, 25 January at 11am CET On October 24, 2021, Sachs was appointed by Pope Francis to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Within this role, Sachs has consistently pushed for a peaceful solution to the war in Ukraine, as exhibited in the statement titled Reaching a Just and Lasting Peace in Ukraine of the... Read more »
Wednesday - Feb 15, 2023 - Thursday - Feb 16, 2023 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm CET Registration link for Parts 01 & 02 (15th of February, 04 PM – 08 PM CET): ➡️ Click here to register to parts 01 & 02! Registration link for Parts 03 (16th of February, 07 AM – 09 AM CET): ➡️Click here... Read more »
Date - Friday - Feb 24, 2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_My2b3oCuRmmkJFcIc6hGew ➡️ Date: Feb 24, 2023 – 01:00 PM (CET) One year after the beginning of the Ukraine war – the International Peace Bureau in cooperation with the Peace in Ukraine Coalition (USA), Movement de la Paix (France), CND (UK) and Transform! Europe will... Read more »
GDAMS 2023 will take place from April 13 to May 9. Save the dates! This year of war in Ukraine has meant a huge boost for militarism and military budgets across the world, especially in countries of the Global North. But at GCOMS we believe the response should be quite the opposite: we should drastically... Read more »
SIDE EVENT AT THE 2023 ECOSOC YOUTH FORUm: “Disarmament for Development: Rebalancing Military Expenditure with Development Priorities” Through an examination of these issues, the event will discuss the opportunity cost of excessive military spending and how this relates to the achievement of Agenda 2030 and specifically SDG 17 (partnerships for the Goals), which has been... Read more »
The goal of the Peace Summit is to publish an Urgent Global Appeal, called the Vienna Declaration for Peace, calling on political leaders to act in support of a ceasefire and negotiations in Ukraine. The summit will have different parts: A conference to discuss the controversial questions related to the Russian-Ukrainian war, to hear the... Read more »
➡️ www.24hourpeacewave.org ⬅️ International Peace Bureau and World BEYOND War are planning a second 24-hour Peace Wave on July 8-9, 2023. This is a 24-hour-long Zoom featuring live peace actions in the streets and squares of the world, moving around the globe with the sun. This is just prior to an annual NATO meeting – happening in Vilnius... Read more »
This webinar, co-hosted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), the International Peace Bureau (IPB), and the Principles for Peace Foundation (P4P) is set to equip parliamentarians with insights and practices for understanding of the Common Security approach and the Principles for Peace framework. Highlighting the importance of these approaches in (re)defining the shared fundamentals of peace... Read more »
Following the International Summit for Peace in Ukraine (ISPU), the International Peace Bureau is calling on civil society organizations in all countries to join a Week of Global Mobilization for Peace in Ukraine from Saturday 30th September to Sunday – 8th October 2023. The common goal is to call an immediate ceasefire and peace negotiations to... Read more »
Should the world’s richest countries spend on wars or on preserving the planet? New research reveals that NATO’s aim to spend 2% of GDP on the military will accelerate climate breakdown, potentially endangering our planet. The climate is caught in the crossfire of war. To safeguard our world, peaceful conflict resolutions are essential. A secure... Read more »
NATO Climate Killer Part 2: Climate Crossfire Webinar Should the world’s richest countries spend on wars or on preserving the planet? New research reveals that NATO’s aim to spend 2% of GDP on the military will accelerate climate breakdown, potentially endangering our planet. The climate is caught in the crossfire of war. To safeguard our world, peaceful... Read more »
Online event. Some insights into COP 28: What is happening on the ground? How does militarism escalate climate breakdown? What has antimilitarism got to do with climate justice? From the exemption of military emissions from carbon reduction targets, to military spending as a driver of emissions and diverter of climate finance. From intensifying military forms... Read more »
In a time of global upheaval, with the resurgence of conflicts and a shifting geopolitical landscape, the concept of neutrality is once again at the forefront of international discourse. We are excited to present our webinar series titled Neutrality in the 21st Century and Why It Remains Relevant, which seeks to delve into the multifaceted and... Read more »
Join us to debate European military spending in 2023 and how it harms peace and the planet How much has the European continent spent on the military in 2023? How is EU militarisation exacerbating military spending? Why is militarization not compatible with the fight against climate change? How European militarisation and energy issues are linked,... Read more »
We will be attending the Brisbane State High School to hand out GDAMS flyers with up-to-date data from SIPRI. We shall be using the image with the slogan: WAR COSTS US THE EARTH.
Stop the War Coalition Philippines Media Advisory April 23, 2024 References: Dj Janier (09336412694) Mercy Angeles (09063677594) The Global Campaign against Military Spending or GCOMS runs from April 12 to May 15 for this year. This campaign aims to raise awareness about excessive military spending. Part of this campaign will also highlight the... Read more »
International Peace Bureau and World BEYOND War will hold the third-annual 24-hour peacewave on June 22-23, 2024. This will be a 24-hour-long Zoom featuring live peace actions in the streets and squares of the world, moving around the globe with the sun. There will be a live Q&A section on Zoom for the last... Read more »