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  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Announcing: Video recordings from #NoWar2021

Dear John, We're excited to announce that we are releasing the video recordings from the #NoWar2021 Conference to the public! You can find all of the recordings, as well as the slides and other recommended resources from our speakers, on the conference website here. #NoWar…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 2:21 PM

Webinar: Walking a Path to a World Beyond War

Webinar: Walking a Path to a World Beyond War: July 27, 2021 World BEYOND War is pleased to cosponsor this event with Abraham Path Initiative . How can walking lay a path for a world beyond war? The Abraham Path Initiative (API) has been developing walking trails in So…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Kids and adults practice peacemaking after reading this book

Out next online book club starts July 7th! The book featured in World BEYOND War's next online book club (starting July 7th) is an exciting adventure. How many times have we spotted kids stick-fighting or having imaginary Star Wars battles? Well, after reading The Way Betwee…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Ending America's Forever War in Korea

Dear John, On the 71st anniversary of what is officially recognized as the start of the Korean War, you're invited to join World BEYOND War for a panel discussion with preeminent Korea historian Bruce Cumings and Korean-American peace activist Christine Ahn. They will reflec…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 2:31 PM

Let's reward those working to end war

Have you thought of the perfect person or organization yet? World BEYOND War wants to honor those working to abolish the institution of war itself. With the Nobel Peace Prize and other nominally peace-focused institutions so frequently honoring other good causes or, in fac…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Book club with Rivera Sun filling up fast

Out next online book club starts soon The book featured in World BEYOND War's next online book club with its author is an exciting adventure. A wonderful story for our times! Kids, parents, grandparents, teachers, peacebuilders and activists all love The Way Between! In an…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
June 14, 2021 at 3:20 PM

WBW News & Action: For Impact

Online version with language translation. Peace Education and Action for Impact is a new initiative developed by World BEYOND War in collaboration with the Rotary Action Group for Peace. This project is aimed at pr…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 1:21 PM

Movement to end war in 192 countries

People in 192 nations have signed a pledge to work to end all war. You can sign it too by clicking here. This Declaration of Peace gives us the power to influence policy, the ability to keep you informed on only the topics that interest you, and the ability to organize pow…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 2:01 AM

Can a young shepherdess and orphan master the Way Between?

Check out our next online book club adventure! Between flight and fight lies a mysterious third path called the Way Between, and young shepherdess and orphan Ari Ara must master it . . . before war destroys everything she loves! She begins training as the apprentice of the g…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
June 3, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Nominate the First War Abolisher of the Year

World BEYOND War wants to honor those working to abolish the institution of war itself. With the Nobel Peace Prize and other nominally peace-focused institutions so frequently honoring other good causes or, in fact, wagers of war, we intend this award to go to educators or …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 27, 2021 at 4:20 PM

1 week countdown to #NoWar2021

Dear John, The global pandemic has made clear that our greatest resources should be put towards challenges like combating disease, poverty, and climate change, not unending and unnecessary wars. We need an effective, collaborative and intersectional anti-war movement now mor…
  Rachel, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 6:26 PM

Police are trying to stifle our solidarity with Palestinians. Help us make sure this backfires.

Dear John, The last few days have been a rollercoaster — let me tell you a bit about it. Over the past two weeks, like so many people around the world, I couldn't tear myself away from the terrible violence against Palestinians. I couldn't stop scrolling through the images…
  Phill, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 22, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Become an expert on war and the environment starting June 7th

We're excited to announce our upcoming 6-week online course, War and the Environment, which will run from June 7 - July 18, 2021 This course will provide participants an opportunity to learn from, dialogue with, and strategize for change with World BEYOND War experts, peer…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 19, 2021 at 3:21 PM

Antiwar Book Clubs Almost Sold Out

Reserve a spot for the club with your favorite book. Upcoming Online Antiwar Book Clubs These authors are donating their time to meet with you online four times over four weeks. They will mail you a signed copy of their book before the club starts. The money raised will fund …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 18, 2021 at 8:01 PM

What War Looks Like on the Globe

We've made further improvements to Mapping Militarism to help you find what war looks like from various angles. For example, you can check out how much nations are spending on militarism, and what they were spending last year, to discover which have actually moved funds to a…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 17, 2021 at 1:48 PM

WBW News & Action: War and the Environment

This year’s annual update to World BEYOND War’s Mapping Militarism project uses a completely new mapping system. Online version with language translation.   An Incredible Online Course on War and the…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 16, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Webinar: The Future of Waging Peace and Waging War

Webinar: The Future of Waging Peace and Waging War Start: Sunday, May 30, 2021 • 7:00 PM • Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) End: Sunday, May 30, 2021 • 8:30 PM • Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) Eastern time is four hours behind GMT. World BEYOND War i…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 1:50 PM

Know any environmentalists you can share this with?

Hey, John xxxxxx, we really need your help. We'd like your local environmentalist groups, clubs, activists, professors, and teachers to know that we're offering an in-depth online course on a major factor in climate and environmental destruction that is often overlooked. Can …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Announcing the World BEYOND War Youth Network

Below is an invitation to a webinar on May 14th for peaceful people of all ages. It's been put together by the new World BEYOND War Youth Network. First, we want to introduce the Youth Network and invite all young people to join it. The World BEYOND War Youth Network (WBWYN…
  David, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Global Gathering for Peace: #NoWar2021

It starts in 3 weeks. It's not too late to sign up. The global war business is rolling on despite environmental crises and disease pandemics. But important victories are being won for peace in various corners of the globe. We need a global virtual gathering, so we can share w…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 8, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Young and not-so-young and YOU together on Zoom ending war

We now have more young people on the planet than ever before. Partnering with young people to oppose war and advance peace is one of the largest, most global, and important challenges facing humanity. Join us on May 14th! Webinar: War and Militarism: An Intergenerational Dia…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 7, 2021 at 12:52 PM

The online book club to end every argument against ending all war

This is the online bookclub not to miss if you want to move the world toward peace. The best case that's ever been made against pseudo-scientific claims for the inevitability, naturalness, and permanence of war was made by a science writer who took every notion seriously and …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Tell Congress: Move to Money from War to Communities

Sign the petition to Congress: Stop funding war and militarism — invest in our communities! As we continue to economically struggle amidst the COVID pandemic, suffer at the hands of federally-militarized police, and fund ICE and their inhumane practices, Congress continues to…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 5, 2021 at 2:31 PM

How peace saves the Earth's environment

Dear John, We'd like to invite you to something that is much more than a simple webinar. This is a thorough education gained over a six-week period. You can reserve a spot in our upcoming online course on War and the Environment, planned for June 7 to July 18. Click he…
  World BEYOND War via WorldBeyondWar.org · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 7:04 PM

You can help build U.S.-Russian friendship and understanding on Thursday

From World BEYOND War and Center for Citizen Initiatives: An Online Conversation on Peace, Russia, and the United States with Vladimir Kozin and Ray McGovern Start: Thursday, May 06, 2021 • 1:00 PM • Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00) End: Thursday, May 06, …
  Brendan Martin, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
May 2, 2021 at 5:01 PM

I just finished a 14 day fast against fighter jets.

Dear John, My name is Brendan Martin, I'm a member of the World BEYOND War Vancouver chapter, a grandpa, and a family doctor, and I just finished a 14 day fast against fighter jets. I consumed nothing but water for two weeks to raise awareness of my government's intentio…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 1:50 PM

6-Week Online Course: War & Environment

Dear John, We'd like to invite you to something that is much more than a simple webinar. This is a thorough education gained over a six-week period. You can reserve a spot in our upcoming online course on War and the Environment, planned for June 7 to July 18. Click he…
  World BEYOND War via WorldBeyondWar.org · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Russian-U.S. Online Event for Peace

From World BEYOND War and Center for Citizen Initiatives: An Online Conversation on Peace, Russia, and the United States with Vladimir Kozin and Ray McGovern Start: Thursday, May 06, 2021 • 1:00 PM • Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00) End: Thursday, May 06, …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 2:20 PM

Disaster in Progress: Militarism & Climate Change

Join this important and free webinar, starting in one day. April 29: Militarism & Climate Change: Disaster in Progress Both anti-war and climate movements are fighting for justice and life for all people on a livable planet. It's increasingly clear that we can't have …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 5:09 PM

The End of War

The best case that's ever been made against pseudo-scientific claims for the inevitability, naturalness, and permanence of war was made by a science writer who took every notion seriously and debunked it. In The End of War, John Horgan examines dozens of examples and countere…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 5:00 PM

This is what success looks like

Dear John, We're only 5 weeks out until #NoWar2021, World BEYOND War's global convergence this June 4-6. Because it's virtual, I'm personally excited that it will be more globally accessible than previous #NoWar conferences, bringing together folks from 18 countries and coun…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 25, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Saving the Climate from War

Join this important, free, upcoming webinar: April 29: Militarism & Climate Change: Disaster in Progress Both anti-war and climate movements are fighting for justice and life for all people on a livable planet. It's increasingly clear that we can't have one without th…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 25, 2021 at 11:14 AM

SORRY for confusion: Webinar to launch movement to ban killer drones

We are extremely sorry for the confusion. Unless you are Brian Terrell, Kathy Kelly, David Swanson, or Leah Bolger, no, you are not expected to prepare a speech. The point of including each of your names below was a misguided attempt to communicate that you are invited to reg…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 24, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Webinar to launch movement to ban killer drones

Webinar: Campaign to Ban Killer Drones Is Launched as Biden Appears Ready to Expand Drone War Start: Sunday, May 02, 2021 • 10:00 AM • Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00) End: Sunday, May 02, 2021 • 11:30 AM • Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 1:31 PM

John​​ xxxxxx​ invited to join movement to abolish war

The movement for peace is missing you. We're building a movement to end war. People have signed this pledge in 190 nations. Now, what we need most of all is for John xxxxxx to sign it. Please click here. Thank you! —World BEYOND War World BEYOND War is a global network o…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Help Tambrauw Indigenous Activists Block A Base

The government of Indonesia is planning to build a military base (KODIM 1810) in the rural area of Tambrauw West Papua without consultation or permission from the Indigenous landowners. Dear John, The government of Indonesia is planning to build a military base (KODIM 1810) …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Book Club: Waging Peace with David Hartsough

Looking for an incredible but perfectly real account of opposing war with only the weapons of nonviolence? Interested in the lessons learned over a long lifetime by a co-founder of World BEYOND War who, with a knife to the throat during a Civil Rights sit-in, asked his attack…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Congress is threatening to expand draft registration to women

The U.S. Congress is closer than ever to underhandedly expanding draft registration to include women — with no referendum, no poll, no hearing, very little media coverage, and virtually no mention in the media of the option of abolishing draft registration for everyone rather…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 4:09 PM

Join our global convergence this June 4-6

Dear John, In 2014, World BEYOND War was founded to be international, intersectional, and abolitionist. The idea was to bring together a global network of individuals and organizations with the shared goal of ending the institution of war. Seven years later, in an era of sky…
  David Swanson, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 5:00 PM

​Economics of War and Peace and the City of Baltimore

Economics of War and Peace and the City of Baltimore Saturday, April 10th, 2021, 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM (EST) Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-economics-of-peace-and-the-city-of-baltimore-tickets-149443324005   Ellen Brown and Walt McRee from the Public Banking Ins…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 1:31 PM

People in 190 nations plus John​​ xxxxxx​

The movement for peace is missing you. We're building a movement to end war. People have signed this pledge in 190 nations. Now, what we need most of all is for John xxxxxx to sign it. Please click here. Thank you! —World BEYOND War World BEYOND War is a global network o…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 2:33 PM

Join a Book Club: Meet Leading Antiwar Authors Online

Reserve a spot for the club with your favorite book. Upcoming Online Antiwar Book Clubs These authors are donating their time to meet with you online four times over four weeks. They will mail you a signed copy of their book before the club starts. The money raised will fund …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 2:02 PM

WBW News & Action: What the Russian Foreign Minister Said About Us

Online version with language translation.   Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this week did not threaten war or scream that he was coming to eat your children. This may come as a shock to some media consumers, …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 2, 2021 at 3:02 PM

John​​ xxxxxx​ and allies in 190 nations

We're building a movement to end war. People have signed this pledge in 190 nations. Now, what we need most of all is for John xxxxxx to sign it. Please click here. Thank you! —World BEYOND War World BEYOND War is a global network of volunteers, chapters, and affiliated …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
April 1, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Sign the Petition to President Biden: Restore the Iran Deal

Sign the Petition to President Biden: Restore the Iran Deal Click here to add your name to a huge coalition petition that will help move President Biden to act before it's too late. In 2015, President Obama negotiated the Iran deal -- an agreement that blocked the United S…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 2:31 PM

End war and look good doing it

Look fabulous, start great conversations, and recruit people into the movement to abolish war! Browse the many, many products in our store. Have ideas for new products you can't find in our store? Reply and suggest them! —World BEYOND War World BEYOND War is a global…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Weapons Fairs to War Zones: Unraveling the War Machine

Dear John, We're partnering with 350.org, CODEPINK, Campaign Against Arms Trade UK, Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space, and many more organizations for our upcoming #NoWar2021 Global Conference on June 4-6, "From Weapons Fairs to War Zones: Unravelin…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 2:31 PM

WBW News & Action: How to Have an Impact

Online version with language translation.   We’ll be partnering with the Rotary Action Group for Peace on a new project: Peace Education and Action for Impact, which will prepare young peacebuilders…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Get the !%$%#^ out of Afghanistan

A Global Demand to 35 Governments: Get Your Troops Out of Afghanistan / A Thank You to 6 That Already Have The governments of Albania, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Gre…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
March 19, 2021 at 1:02 PM

Unveiling new partnership and project with the Rotary Action Group for Peace

We are excited to announce that we'll be partnering with the Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) on a new project, entitled Peace Education and Action for Impact. This project is aimed at preparing young peacebuilders to advance positive change in themselves, their communit…