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  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 6:19 PM

#NoWar2020 starts tomorrow!

Hi John, We're so excited that our virtual #NoWar2020 conference starts tomorrow! We're offering 3 days of online events, in place of our annual convergence that had been planned in Ottawa, Canada. And all of the virtual events are free & open to the public! Our excellent…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 1:46 PM

A Peace Almanac for 365 Days a Year

The Peace Almanac provides a peace story in text and audio for each date of the calendar year. It's an educational tool, and also an organizational tool, providing opportunities for events that mark important dates and the holidays that should be celebrated. Buy the print edi…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Virtual #NoWar2020 is next week!

John, can you join us next week for our virtual #NoWar2020 conference? We're planning 3 days of online activities from May 28-30 to talk about nonviolence strategies, hear from organizers who have successfully shut down weapons expos in their communities, and learn about via…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 2:30 PM

WBW News & Action: Audio Peace Almanac Available

  Online version with language translation.   The World BEYOND War Peace Almanac is now available in audio consisting of 365 two-minute segments, one for each day of the year, fr…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Pass the Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act

The U.S. government, according to its own reporting, accounts for 66% of all the weapons exported to the least democratic quintile of nations on earth. Of the 50 most oppressive governments identified by a U.S.-government-funded study, the U.S. arms 82% of them. The Stop Armi…
  David, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 11, 2020 at 2:17 PM

​Building the Peace Movement Teach-In -- Online -- Free

Building the Peace Movement Teach-In Start: Wednesday, May 20, 2020• 8:00 PM • Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00) End: Wednesday, May 20, 2020•10:00 PM • Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00) Host Contact Info: David, [email protected]
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 12:36 PM

#NoWar2020 goes online!

Dear John, We’re turning #NoWar2020 - our 5th annual conference originally planned for May in Ottawa - into a series of virtual events this upcoming May 28-30. Because of coronavirus, we can’t meet in person for our annual convergence, but we can still gather virtually to lea…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Giving Tuesday for Peace

Today is a special Giving Tuesday. We are in a unique moment to reimagine a world free of violent conflict. With your support, we can expand our digital organizing and educational efforts to grow this global movement and leverage a global ceasefire to make a real push for an …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 2:03 PM

WBW News & Action: Mapping Militarism 2020

  Online version with language translation.   A new collection of maps displays what militarism looks like in the world. Included are these topics: Wars, Weapons, U.S. Weapons, M…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 1, 2020 at 12:16 PM

John​ xxxxxx​ is a name still missing from the Declaration of Peace

It would boost the Declaration of Peace to add this name: John xxxxxx You can add it here. Or watch this video first if you like: Martin asks us all to sign the Declaration of Peace. We're sending you this email because you've signed a petition against some war or some …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 30, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Leveraging the Digital World for Peace

As the world scrambles to catch up with building digital capacity in our new virtual reality, World BEYOND War is and has always been ready to leverage the digital world to effectively create sustainable and just change. As part of our work to abolish war, our educational pro…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 29, 2020 at 2:17 PM

Not another penny to Pentagon from COVID bailouts

The Pentagon is seeking billions of dollars from Congress in the next COVID relief stimulus package. Why? To protect the mega-profits of weapons dealers and military contractors. Yes. That’s right. As we lose tens of thousands of loved ones here, and hundreds of thousands ar…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 27, 2020 at 3:20 PM

​We Have the Opportunity to Reimagine the World

As United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in his argument for a global ceasefire in the face of the Coronavirus: "It is time to put armed conflict on lockdown and focus together on the true fight of our lives." This global pandemic does not discriminate and ha…
  David, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 22, 2020 at 2:03 PM

Let's make this global ceasefire stick

1) Sign the petition for a global ceasefire. 2) Contact your nation’s government and get a clear commitment to engaging in the ceasefire (not just urging others to do so). 3) Use the Comments section on this page to report on what you learn! United Nations Secretary General A…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 12:55 PM

How to divest from war

John, To dismantle the war machine, we need to #1 Divest (withdraw financial support for war) and #2 Close Military Bases (shut down the infrastructure that enables militarism and imperialism around the world). Starting this week, we're offering a new series of free online w…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 4:33 PM

WBW News & Action: Ceasefire Without Cease

  Online version with language translation.   The global ceasefire is advancing, and we're learning about two nations reportedly standing in the way. We need this temporary cease…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 1:03 PM

John​ xxxxxx​ is a name missing from the Declaration of Peace

It would boost the Declaration of Peace to add this name: John xxxxxx You can add it here. Or watch this video first if you like: Martin asks us all to sign the Declaration of Peace. We're sending you this email because you've signed a petition against some war or some …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 4:14 PM

What to Wear on a Zoom Call

Our Environment-Friendly Teespring store: Click here for our environment-friendly shirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags. Featured styles (all available in multiple colors and as tee, long-sleeve, hoodie, or tote): All products in our Teespring store above are eith…
  Phill, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 10, 2020 at 1:05 PM

6-week online course starts April 13th

Dear John, Are you looking for ways to stay connected while you stay at home? Sign up for our 6-week online course and engage in meaningful interaction and learning focussed on ending war and establishing a just and sustainable peace. During War Abolition 201, you will expl…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 8, 2020 at 2:47 PM

Pocket Change Can Transform the World

COVID-19 is exposing how out of whack the priorities of our governments can be. Look at this simple comparison: This is a moment in which our societies can, and likely will, be turned either toward greater violence, resource extraction, and greed, or toward a more sensible a…
  Phill, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Curious about what we replace the war system with?

Dear John, Curious about what we replace the war system with? Join our upcoming online course, War Abolition 201. At the end of this course, you will be able to debunk the myths of war, educate about its alternatives, and advocate for structural and cultural change. We will…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 6, 2020 at 3:18 PM

WBW News & Action: The Weapon that Kills the Most

  Online version with language translation.   Sign the petition. See and add to what we know about which countries are complying here.   …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 4, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Free webinar on ending war next Tuesday: RSVP

This event, at 8 p.m. ET on April 7, is sponsored by the Dallas Peace and Justice Center, Pax Christi Dallas, Code Pink, and Veterans for Peace. It was to take place at the Peace Chapel in Dallas, Texas, but has been moved online, and the sponsors have generously made it avai…
  Phill, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 2:04 PM

A new online course everyone can take part in

Dear John, in response to the heightening economic impact of the pandemic, we are offering our upcoming War Abolition 201 online course on a sliding scale, starting at $25 USD. War Abolition 201 brings together activists, advocates, and changemakers to engage in learning sp…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 2, 2020 at 2:16 PM

United States​​ can be part of the global ceasefire

We need United States to be part of the global ceasefire! 1) Sign the petition for a global ceasefire. 2) Contact your nation’s government and get a clear commitment to engaging in the ceasefire (not just urging others to do so). 3) Use the Comments section on this page to re…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 3:16 PM

April 7th join webinar on ending war

This event, at 8 p.m. ET on April 7, is sponsored by the Dallas Peace and Justice Center, Pax Christi Dallas, Code Pink, and Veterans for Peace. It was to take place at the Peace Chapel in Dallas, Texas, but has been moved online, and the sponsors have generously made it avai…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 30, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Anti-war activism amidst coronavirus

Dear John, Amidst the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world, we're reaching out to extend our solidarity & support, and to share the resources we're developing during this unusual time. We can use our online organizing toolkit to take action digitally, so we can maintai…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 28, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Free Webinar: David Swanson on Ending War

This event is sponsored by the Dallas Peace and Justice Center, Pax Christi Dallas, Code Pink, and Veterans for Peace. It was to take place at the Peace Chapel in Dallas, Texas, but has been moved online, and the sponsors have generously made it available free to anyone anywh…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 2:19 PM

20 Dictators Currently Supported by the U.S.

Isolating provides the perfect time to start a new book and we have one for the top of your list. World BEYOND War’s Co-Founder and Executive Director, David Swanson, just released a new book: 20 Dictators Currently Supported by the U.S. Highlighted in this book are dictators…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 23, 2020 at 2:31 PM

WBW News & Action: 20 Dictators Backed by the U.S. Government

  Online version with language translation.   Despite the growing coronavirus pandemic, the CANSEC 2020 weapons show is still scheduled for Ottawa May 27 and 28. CANSEC is billed…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 21, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Each doing our bit to end all war

Here's a New Video: Ending All War — With Martin Sheen Martin asks us all to sign the Declaration of Peace. We're sending you this email because you've signed a petition against some war or some weapon or some particular atrocity, and agreed to join our mailing list. Now …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 1:16 PM

New Online Course: War Abolition 201

Here's something anyone can do to help the whole world while social distancing: Register for a New Online Course: War Abolition 201: Building the Alternative Global Security System There is no requirement to have completed War Abolition 101. With what do we replace the w…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 2:02 PM

All U.S. Troops Out of Iraq Now

The mass killing and destruction of Iraq that began 17 years ago today, assessed by the most scientifically respected measures available, killed over 1.4 million Iraqis. Join us now in demanding once and for all: U.S. troops out of Iraq! While U.S. troops have been reduced in…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 18, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Cancel War Games and Weapons Shows Now

Please sign these two urgent petitions: 1. The U.S. Military has scaled back the massive war rehearsals in Europe but not yet canceled them. Add your name now to the demand that such madness cease immediately and entirely, so that resources can be redirected to something mor…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Webinar next week!

Hi John, As we're all trying to practice social distancing and stay healthy during this time of the coronavirus, you can tune in to our online webinar on March 25 at 8pm ET. This webinar will explore "hybrid warfare" - a mix of disinformation, sanctions, and unconventional ta…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Why CANSEC is a global problem

John, This year's World BEYOND War conference on May 29-30 is unique because we're timing it to coincide with CANSEC, North America's biggest weapons expo, in Ottawa. We're making a point, and that is to show that CANSEC is not just a Canadian problem; it's a global issue. An…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 9, 2020 at 3:18 PM

WBW News & Action: Ending All War Video

  Online version with language translation.   New Video: Ending All War — With Martin Sheen Share on Youtube and Facebook and Twitter. Sign the Declaration of Peace. …
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 2:31 PM

War Is Not Feminist

​War disproportionately affects women and girls. Dear John, War disproportionately affects women and girls. In conflict, existing inequalities become magnified and social networks are broken down, making women and girls more vulnerable to sexual exploitation and violence. Yet,…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 4, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Getting as well organized as the war mongers

Unlimited and unaccountable funding is unique to the U.S. military and weapons dealers, and sure must be nice. They can hire all the lobbyists and advertisers they want. But they can't get all the wars they want, because there's more to the world than money. Just ask this gu…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
February 24, 2020 at 3:33 PM

WBW News & Action: How to Do Nonviolent Action

  Online version with language translation.   Countdown to #NoWar2020, May 26-31, Ottawa, Canada #NoWar2020, World BEYOND War's 5th global convergence, is coming up on …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Urge Congress to abolish the military draft

The Selective Service System was created in 1940, in preparation for U.S. participation in World War II. In the years since, it has been used to create drafts for the waging of horrible murderous wars in Korea and Vietnam. Since 1980, it has wasted hundreds of millions of ta…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
February 12, 2020 at 7:12 PM

New #NoWar2020 video!

John, did you see our new promo video for #NoWar2020? We're gearing up for #NoWar2020 this May 26-31 in Ottawa, Canada. #NoWar2020 is unlike any conference we've organized before because: We're timing the conference to coincide with CANSEC, Canada's biggest weapons expo,…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
February 10, 2020 at 5:40 PM

WBW News & Action: War and Environment Video

  Online version with language translation.   New Video: Environment and WarMartin Sheen has recorded a new video for World BEYOND War on the topic of war and the environment. Watch it! …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
February 7, 2020 at 2:15 PM

New Billboard: 3% of U.S. Military Spending Could End Starvation on Earth

World BEYOND War has been putting up billboards around the world. They've generated news, been used to create events, helped spark the creation of new chapters, and educated huge numbers of people. This billboard has just gone up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, very close to where t…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Our friends in Tehran

Dear John, We're excited to announce a new episode of World BEYOND War's podcast featuring Iranian anti-war activists Foad Izadi & Shahrzad Khayatian! Last month, the world reacted with horror to the news that US President Trump had ordered the illegal assassination of a…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
February 3, 2020 at 3:34 PM

We can repeal Selective Service

John xxxxxx, The U.S. government is going to either expand draft registration to young women (signing them up to be forced against their will to kill and die) in the name of “equal rights,” or it is going to end this outdated barbarism. Contrary to popular myth a draft does no…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 4:07 PM

Peace Billboards Work Wonders

World BEYOND War has been putting up billboards around the world. They've generated news, been used to create events, helped spark the creation of new chapters, and educated huge numbers of people. This billboard is going up on Monday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, very close to wh…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 5:06 PM

WBW News & Action: The 3 Percent Plan to End Starvation

  Online version with language translation.   The 3 Percent Plan to End StarvationNever again need a human being lack the food to live. Never again need a single child or adult suffer the horrors…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
January 22, 2020 at 3:16 PM

1/25 Global Action Against War on Iran

Psst! Here's a secret. Don't tell anybody, but public pressure has been key to preventing a U.S. war on Iran in 2015, 2012, 2007, and each time the urgent demand to start this war has been pressed on us. Nobody creates holidays to celebrate wars that didn't happen, but they ar…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
January 21, 2020 at 8:59 PM

How to shut down a weapons expo

John, Two years ago, our Canadian allies reached out and asked us to organize #NoWar2020, our 5th annual global convergence, in Ottawa in May 2020, to coincide with CANSEC, Canada's largest weapons expo. It's on. In 5 months from now, an international coalition organized by…