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  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 18, 2022 at 4:03 PM

Tell Congress: No to Another $37 Billion for War in Ukraine

Reasons Congress should not give additional tens of billions of dollars worth of weapons to Ukraine: The endless flow of weapons prevents negotiations that must eventually come unless nuclear war comes first. Most of the world wants a ceasefire and negotiated peace. Ukra…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Save the Date!

Come celebrate and strategize with us Come celebrate and strategize with World BEYOND War on December 14th! World BEYOND War is holding a virtual benefit event and you're invited! This is an opportunity for anti-war activists, partners, allied organizations, and peace-builde…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 16, 2022 at 6:01 PM

USA’s Military Empire: A Visual Database

The United States of America, unlike any other nation, maintains a massive network of foreign military installations around the world. Click here to explore our new visual database of bases. How was this network of bases created and how is it continued? Some of these phys…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 14, 2022 at 2:31 PM

WBW News & Action: 867 Bases, No Justification

Where Do We Go From Here? If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation. New Interactive Tool Gives Global and Close Up Views of 8…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 10, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Here's one way you can help stop war

#GivingTuesday is coming up Dear John, Did you hear that with our U.S. 501(c)(3) Charitable Tax Status, we also are now eligible to receive donations via Facebook - which comes just in time for #GivingTuesday. It’s hard to believe it’s just about that time of the year again a…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 6:02 PM

At 11:00 on 11/11 do something for peace

Join our webinar on war and climate, November 9th with Dr. Elizabeth G. Boulton, Tristan Sykes, and David Swanson, with Liz Remmerswaal Hughes moderating. RSVP here. And on November 11th, find or create an event here. November 11, 2022, is Remembrance /Armistice Day 105 — …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Leaning Life's Lessons with William Timpson

Book Club: Leaning Life's Lessons with William Timpson In December 2022, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of the book Learning Life’s Lessons: Inspirational Tips for Creating Peace in Troubled Times with the author William Timpson as …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 3, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Gifts for Peace from World BEYOND War Store

Explore the gift possibilities in our stores, including: Explore the gift possibilities in our stores, including: Sky blue scarves. Our Fourth Wall store. Our Cafepress store. Our Teespring store. World BEYOND War is a global network of volunteers, chapters, and a…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 2, 2022 at 2:21 PM

Ukraine and the Climate: Two New Webinars

Webinar Nov. 3: Peace Making In A Time Of Endless War: Where Do We Go From Here? World BEYOND War invites you to this webinar featuring WBW board member John Reuwer, who has recently returned from Ukraine. John will report back on his first-hand observations of the ongoing c…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 3:31 PM

WBW News & Action: Peace Making In A Time Of Endless War

Where Do We Go From Here? If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   Cease fire and negotiate: sign the peti…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 1:14 PM

DC Area: Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal

The organizers of the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal, call all people wearied and traumatized by endless wars to join us on November 10, 2022, to deliver subpoenas to the Washington, DC area offices of Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, and killer drone-maker General …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 27, 2022 at 2:21 PM

Ending War in a Changing Climate

Wars are raging and the climate is collapsing. Is there something that can be done to address both problems at once? Join this webinar with Dr. Elizabeth G. Boulton, Tristan Sykes, and David Swanson, with Liz Remmerswaal Hughes moderating, to hear some new ideas and ask ques…
  John, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 25, 2022 at 7:51 PM

I just returned from Ukraine. Here's how we can push for peace.

Dear John, WBW board member John Reuwer has recently returned home from Ukraine. On November 3 at 7:00pm ET, John will report back on his first-hand observations of the ongoing conflict and share his insights on how we can move forward to push for peace in Ukraine and worldw…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 24, 2022 at 2:30 PM

A Plan to End War and Climate Collapse

Wars are raging and the climate is collapsing. Is there something that can be done to address both problems at once? Join this webinar on November 9 with Dr. Elizabeth G. Boulton, Tristan Sykes (Just Collapse), and David Swanson, with Liz Remmerswaal Hughes moderating, to he…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 22, 2022 at 3:52 PM

Peace Billboards Get the Message Out

World BEYOND War's California Chapter is getting a great response to this billboard: You can donate to create more billboards in California here. We also recently put up this billboard in Washington DC, and had it censored in Brussels: Learn more about our billboards campai…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 17, 2022 at 6:03 PM

WBW News & Action: How Can We Take War to a Child?

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   Divestment from weapons campaigns are advancing in various local…
  Phill, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 2:51 PM

RSVP: Information Sessions about Peace Education and Action for Impact (October 15)

Today there are more young people on the planet than ever before. At a time when the world is at a 30-year high in violent conflict, and when the risk of a nuclear apocalypse is at its highest level for more than 60 years, investing in ways to empower and equip young people wi…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 10, 2022 at 6:01 PM

It's time to Defuse Nuclear War

October 16th will mark 60 years since the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Right now is the closest the world has been to a nuclear war since then. Very few members of the House and Senate have risen to the occasion by speaking out and working for measures to de-escalate t…
  Phill, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 9, 2022 at 5:20 PM

Starts TOMORROW: Self-Paced Online Course on War Abolition 201

Dear John, Curious about with what do we replace the war system? 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 w…
  Phill, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 8, 2022 at 6:22 PM

Starts in 2 Days: War Abolition 201

Dear John, Curious about with what do we replace the war system? 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 w…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 7, 2022 at 12:51 PM

Book Club: The Crown of Light with Rivera Sun

In November 2022, World BEYOND War will be holding an exciting weekly discussion each of four weeks of The Crown of Light with the author Rivera Sun. Exploring peace literature and the role of fiction in inspiring real-world change, this intimate WBW book club is limited to …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 2:21 PM

A Declaration of Peace

People have signed the Declaration of Peace in 193 countries, but we'd really like you, John, to sign it! What does it say? “I understand that wars and militarism make us less safe rather than protect us, that they kill, injure and traumatize adults, children and infants, s…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 6:31 PM

COP27: Stop Excluding Military Pollution from Climate Agreements

The COP27 UN Climate meeting is coming up in November. Governments are hearing our demand that military pollution no longer be excluded from climate agreements! Our petition below is unchanged from that submitted to COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2021. But that does not mean…
  Phill, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 4, 2022 at 5:31 PM

Online Course Starting Soon on War Abolition 201

Dear John, Curious about with what do we replace the war system? 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 w…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 3, 2022 at 2:21 PM

WBW News & Action: It's the Nukes or Us

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   With what do we replace the war system? What are the moral, soci…
  Phill, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 1:01 PM

You're invited: Information Session about Peace Education and Action for Impact

October 15, 2022, join the Rotary Action Group for Peace and World BEYOND War for Information Sessions to learn more about a youth-led, intergenerational, and cross-cross-cultural peacebuilding program, known as Peace Education and Action for Impact (PEAI). WHEN: October 15, …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 28, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Defuse Nuclear War in October

October 16th will mark 60 years since the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Right now is the closest the world has been to a nuclear war since then. Very few members of the House and Senate have risen to the occasion by speaking out and working for measures to de-escalate t…
  Phill, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 27, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Strengthen your awareness of how the current war system works

Dear John, Take our course at up to 75% off. War Abolition 201 is a six-week online course full of peace science, award-winning educational materials, and practical tools for organising and action. War Abolition 201 is for you if you want to: ✓ Strengthen your awareness of…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 26, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Why are soldiers hugging on a billboard in Washington DC?

Soldiers Hugging Mural Now on Billboard in Washington DC A famous image of a Russian and a Ukrainian soldier hugging each other can be seen below on a mobile billboard in Washington, D.C. — thanks to DC Mobile Ads. For background on this story, see: Veterans For Peace …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 21, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Today is about peace

And what better day to spread it. Today is International Day of Peace - a United Nations sanctioned day of commemorating and strengthening the ideals of Peace. While World BEYOND War works every day to promote world peace and end systemic global violence, we are thrilled to b…
  Phill, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 2:01 PM

75% off War Abolition 201 Course

Dear John, Take our course at up to 75% off. War Abolition 201 is a six-week online course full of peace science, award-winning educational materials, and practical tools for organising and action. War Abolition 201 is for you if you want to: ✓ Strengthen your awareness of…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 19, 2022 at 2:01 PM

WBW News & Action: Debating, Hugging, and Singing

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   Sep. 21: Online Debate: Can War Ever Be Justified? …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Soldiers Hugging

As we’ve perviously reported, and as has been reported in media outlets around the world, a talented artist in Melbourne, Australia, has been in the news for painting a mural of Ukrainian and Russian soldiers hugging — and then for taking it down because people were offende…
  David, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 14, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Can I possibly win this debate?

This free, public webinar will feature a friendly debate on the proposition "War Can Never Be Justified." When we do these debates, we like to ask everyone watching, not only to contribute questions in the Chat that the moderator can ask the debaters, but also to register th…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 3:02 PM

New Online Course: War Abolition 201

Register for Online Course:War Abolition 201: Building the Alternative Global Security System October 10-November 20, 2022 There is no requirement to have completed War Abolition 101. This course is 100% online and interactions are not live or scheduled, so you can take part …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 2:20 PM

What We Can Do for Ukraine and the World Now

Did you catch our recent webinar on the alternative to war presented by The Singing Revolution? Video here. The President of Ukraine still says he's opposed to a ceasefire or even negotiations. Maybe it's the unlimited free weapons. Or maybe it's the political pressure fro…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 9, 2022 at 2:51 PM

Defuse Nuclear War

World BEYOND War is part of a coalition in the U.S. called Defuse Nuclear War. Together with others, we're planning three things: Oct. 2: Livestream Oct. 14: Picket Lines Oct. 16: Events Find all the details here. The informational picket lines on Friday, October 14 will b…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 2:21 PM

There's an alternative to military "defense"

NATO not required Those imagining that war-alliances like NATO, weapons, and war are the only options have simply not seen this film. It's an eye-opener. We learn from it that nonviolent action can be used instead of war -- any war. (We do not learn from it any opinion on h…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Dress to end all wars.

We have a new store at https://wbw-shop.fourthwall.com Wearing the message of peace has a huge impact -- including on the person doing it. Please help! Here are a few of the collections: Teach Peace! World BEYOND War! I'm Already Against the Next War! Here are some more:…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 5, 2022 at 2:20 PM

WBW News & Action: Awards To Be Presented Today

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation. Join us today, September 5: War Abolisher Award Presentation Online Event!   About…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 2, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Book Club: Building a Just World Order with Alfred de Zayas

Book Club: Building a Just World Order with Alfred de Zayas Register here. In October 2022, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of Building a Just World Order with the author Alfred de Zayas as part of a small group WBW book club limit…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 5:21 PM

Online Debate: Can War Ever Be Justified

This free, public webinar will feature a friendly debate on the proposition "War Can Never Be Justified." This free, public webinar will feature a friendly debate on the proposition "War Can Never Be Justified." RSVP. Participants will be able to suggest questions for…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 29, 2022 at 1:31 PM

2022 War Abolisher Awards to Go to Italian Dock Workers, New Zealand Filmmaker, U.S. Environmental Group, and British MP Jeremy Corbyn

World BEYOND War’s Second Annual War Abolisher Awards will recognize the work of an environmental organization that has prevented military operations in state parks in Washington State, a filmmaker from New Zealand who has documented the power of unarmed 2022 War Abolisher A…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 3:31 PM

How Estonians Sang the Soviet Union Out

NATO not required Those imagining that war-alliances like NATO, weapons, and war are the only options have simply not seen this film. When you sign up here, you'll receive the Zoom info for the Q&A discussion with the filmmakers on September 10, 2022, at 2 p.m. U.S. Eas…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 6:50 PM

Looking for a good read?

Pick a book on us when you become a recurring donor. Looking for a great new read? World BEYOND War has an incredible collection of books that make the case for ending war, dismantle historical narratives our world has relied upon to justify war, or offer practical and real w…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 22, 2022 at 5:02 PM

WBW News & Action: Ridiculous War

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation. Sep. 5: War Abolisher Award Presentation Online Event   …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 17, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Wear a peace scarf for upcoming peace events

A great thing to wear for events on the International Day of Peace (September 21), like this online one, or events anytime, is a sky blue scarf. We all live under the same blue sky. Our sky blue scarves indicate our desire to live together in peace. Get yours here. The “Bord…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Attend Online Presentation of War Abolishers of 2022 Awards

The War Abolisher Awards of 2022 will be presented, and we'll hear from the recipients, at a free, public online event on September 5, 2022. RSVP HERE. Find the timing and the answers to most questions at the link. We'll be announcing the winners on August 29th. Save your…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 2:51 PM

Online Debate: Can War Ever Be Justified?

This free, public webinar will feature a friendly debate on the proposition "War Can Never Be Justified." Participants will be able to suggest questions for the moderator to ask. Sign up here. Arguing the affirmative will be David Swanson, an author, activist, journalist…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 8, 2022 at 1:31 PM

WBW News & Action: Singing the Tanks Away

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation. Sep. 10: The Singing Revolution: Screening and Discussion with the Filmmakers. …