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May 29, 2023 at 2:20 PM

WBW News & Action: Burundi, Hiroshima, Colombia, Toronto, Aotearoa

Working for peace around the world If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   The U.S. military has sent troops to Montenegro…

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May 24, 2023 at 1:33 PM

Did you bid on an item?

Check out our new items up for auction For two more weeks only, World BEYOND War is holding an online silent auction to help raise funds to support our work. If you haven’t already, take a look at some of the incredible items and experiences our generous network has donated! …

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May 22, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Please nominate the War Abolisher of 2023

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 a…

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  Phill, World BEYOND War · [email protected]

May 19, 2023 at 1:50 PM

New course, Leaving World War II Behind

📢Join us on our 6-week course, Leaving World War II Behind, to strengthen your awareness of how the deadliest war in history continues to impact people, places, and the planet today – and what can be done about it. ❓What: 6-week online peace course by World BEYOND War ⏰Whe…

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May 17, 2023 at 2:24 PM

Join us on May 24 / Únase a nosotros el 24 de mayo para un seminario web sobre 'Gestión de conflictos sin violencia'

Español abajo Greetings from World BEYOND War! We are delighted to share that we are partnering with United4Change Center U4C, Peace First, and the Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association to offer a new 5-part Webinar Series: ‘Reimaging Peace and Security in Latin America an…

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May 15, 2023 at 1:34 PM

WBW News & Action: They're coming for our mountains

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   The flowers are in bloom in the mountain pastures of Sinjajevina…

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  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]

May 12, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Bid on Peace Starts Today!

So many great items up for auction! We're so excited to announce the launch of our online auction starting today! What better way to support World BEYOND War's efforts than to check out our online auction and place a bid for one (or two! or three!) of the items we have listed…

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May 10, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Look awesome, make friends, and influence human survival

Look awesome, make friends, and influence human survival! Start conversations, discover and create new activists, and look amazing! Below are just a few of the products that can help support World BEYOND War by spreading a message of peace and military abolition. There are l…

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May 8, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Tuesday in DC for better journalism and for peace

Upcoming Event in DC: Nonviolent Journalism: A Book Debut and Dinner RSVP HERE: https://worldbeyondwar.org/upcoming-event-in-dc-nonviolent-journalism-a-book-debut-and-dinner Nonviolent Journalism: A Book Debut and Dinner Start: Tuesday, May 09, 2023• 5:00 PM End: …

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May 5, 2023 at 1:50 PM

The Pope's Book Club Against War

Book Club: Against War: Building a Culture of Peace by Pope Francis In June 2023, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of a new book by Pope Francis called Against War: Building a Culture of Peace. While the Pope will not be joining us, the…

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May 4, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Upcoming Event in DC: Nonviolent Journalism: A Book Debut and Dinner

Upcoming Event in DC: Nonviolent Journalism: A Book Debut and Dinner RSVP HERE: https://worldbeyondwar.org/upcoming-event-in-dc-nonviolent-journalism-a-book-debut-and-dinner Nonviolent Journalism: A Book Debut and Dinner Start: Tuesday, May 09, 2023• 5:00 PM End: …

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May 3, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Quick Quiz: Mapping Militarism 2023

Can you test yourself with this quick quiz? A picture can be worth a trillion words — or a couple of trillion dollars when it’s a picture of military spending. We’ve just published a new collection of maps for Mapping Militarism 2023. As always, they are at worldbeyondwar…

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May 1, 2023 at 2:01 PM

WBW News & Action: abolish military bases

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   To end all wars, close all bases.   …

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  David, World BEYOND War · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 1:49 PM

Events in D.C. Not to Miss

I'll be at these two terrific events and hope to see you there. 1. The Americas Policy Forum, April 28-29. 2. Nonviolent Journalism: A Book Debut and Dinner, May 9. See you there! —David Swanson, Executive Director, World BEYOND War World BEYOND War is a global network…

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April 26, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Upcoming Webinars for Peace

You can sign up now for three free webinars for peace in the coming days! May 4: Vietnam to Ukraine: Lessons for the US Peace Movement--Remembering Kent State and Jackson State! May 5: U.S. Militarism & War Games in the Pacific! May 7: Warheads to Windmills! World BEYO…

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April 24, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Books are the key

We won't save this world without books. Hardcopy books, eBooks, audio books, book discussion clubs. When we're trying to change a worldview, a tweet doesn't do it. Books are essential! Try these and share this widely: 1. May Online Book Club with Joel Eis about his book Sta…

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April 19, 2023 at 1:21 PM

Put the 24-Hour Peace Wave on Your Calendar

International Peace Bureau and World BEYOND War are planning a second-annual 24-hour peacewave 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 …

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April 17, 2023 at 2:31 PM

WBW News & Action: A Hard Rain

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   Learn about and register for this book club: Standin' in a Hard …

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  Phill, World BEYOND War via WorldBeyondWar.org · [email protected]

April 13, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Join our 5-Part Webinar Series: Reimagining Peace and Security in Latin America and the Caribbean

Are you interested in peace and security issues in Latin America and the Caribbean and more generally the world? Would you like to: 💡 Learn from, dialogue with, and strategize for change with young leaders, peers, and other change makers working in the region 🤝 Develop new conne…

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April 7, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Starts April 10: War and the Environment, An Online Course

War and the Environment! Our new online course begins on April 10 and runs through May 22. You can do it on your own schedule, but need to get signed up. Learn all about it and register here. We've lined up an amazing collection of facilitators for each week of the course. …

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April 3, 2023 at 1:21 PM

WBW News & Action: Why Does U.S. Send Russian War Resisters Back to Russia?

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   Check out recent actions to end the war on Yemen in Toronto and …

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March 31, 2023 at 1:21 PM

New Book Club: Standin' in a Hard Rain

In May 2023, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of the book “Standin’ in a Hard Rain” with the author Joel Eis as part of a small group WBW book club limited to a group of 18 participants. Joel will send each participant a signed hardco…

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  Phill, World BEYOND War via WorldBeyondWar.org · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Register now for the Webinar Series: Reimagining Peace and Security in Latin America and the Caribbean

You're invited to join World BEYOND War, United4Change Center (U4C), the Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association (RPAA), and Peace First for a 5-Part Webinar Series Focused on Reimaging Peace and Security in Latin America & the Caribbean. The series will provide spaces …

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March 24, 2023 at 1:01 PM

How to convince a war supporter to promote peace

We've found nothing so effective at providing people with the skills to change minds in favor of peace than our online courses. The comment above is one of numerous quotes from our online course alumni that you can read at https://worldbeyondwar.org/education We have a coup…

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  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]

March 22, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Coming up next week: What is ESG investing & its impact on divestment; war is a public health threat in Palestine

Hi John,   This week, President Biden vetoed a bill passed by Congress that had attempted to block ESG investing (environmentally and socially responsible investing). On Monday, March 27, I invite you to join me to discuss these latest developments, their …

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March 20, 2023 at 1:21 PM

WBW News & Action: An Uprising

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   Learn about and register for these book clubs: This Is An Uprisi…

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March 17, 2023 at 1:21 PM

End the U.S.-Saudi War on Yemen

March 25th marks the eighth anniversary of the beginning of the Saudi-led coalition’s bombing of Yemen. We cannot let there be a ninth! Please join a coalition of U.S. and international groups including Peace Action, Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation, Action Corps, F…

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March 16, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Your brothers and sisters in 193 countries

We've formed a community of people in 193 countries who agree on these words: “I understand that wars and militarism make us less safe rather than protect us, that they kill, injure and traumatize adults, children and infants, severely damage the natural environment, erode …

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March 13, 2023 at 5:01 PM

4-Question Genius War and Peace Test

What major contributor to environmental destruction is least touched by laws and regulations? What public project currently devours the most funding that could easily be redirected into environmental protection? What enterprise creates the greatest impediment to urgently need…

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March 10, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Turn Out for Peace on 3/18 in DC

The time has come for everyone to get out there and bring all friends and family. Two days ago, the Congress voted overwhelmingly for more war in Syria. One day ago, the President proposed a record high military budget, which we can expect Congress to increase further in t…

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March 9, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Protecting Mountains

We're making some progress toward protecting the mountains of Sinjajevina from being turned into a military training ground. This week Save Sinjajevina met with the Montenegran Environmental Protection Agency and representatives of two municipalities (Kolasin and Mojkovac) an…

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March 6, 2023 at 3:01 PM

WBW News & Action: Peace Rising

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   This year’s virtual film festival from March 11-25 explores the …

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March 3, 2023 at 3:32 PM

This Is An Uprising

This is an uprising! Sign up here! In April 2023, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of This Is An Uprising: How Nonviolent Revolt Is Shaping the 21st Century with one of the co-authors Paul Engler as part of a small group WBW book club …

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February 27, 2023 at 4:21 PM

Let's Share Peace Education With Those Who Need It

Our online courses get rave reviews from those who take them. They bring the best instructors right to you. They're interactive, yet done on your schedule -- not at pre-set times. A great way to spread an understanding of peace to those who could use more knowledge on some o…

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February 24, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Peace in Oromia

https://worldbeyondwar.org/oromia World BEYOND War is working with the Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association to address the crisis in Southern Ethiopia. We need your help. For a good understanding of this issue, please read this article. Please sign this petit…

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  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]

February 22, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Celebrating Stories of Nonviolence: Virtual Film Fest

Dear John,You're invited to join World BEYOND War for our 3rd annual virtual film festival, from March 11-25! This year's theme of "Celebrating Stories of Nonviolence" explores the efficacy of nonviolent action, from Gandhi's Salt March, to ending war in…

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February 20, 2023 at 8:01 PM

WBW News & Action: Peace in Ukraine Right Now

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   It's time to end the war in Ukraine! World BEYOND War's action …

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February 17, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Sunday in D.C. -- Rage Against War

Join us in Washington D.C. on Sunday, February 19, to rally for peace in Ukraine at the Lincoln Memorial at 12:30 and march to the White House at 3:30! See rageagainstwar.com World BEYOND War is a global network of volunteers, chapters, and affiliated organizatio…

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February 14, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Calling for Peace in Southern Ethiopia

https://worldbeyondwar.org/oromia World BEYOND War is working with the Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association to address the crisis in Southern Ethiopia. We need your help. For a good understanding of this issue, please read this article. If you are from the Unit…

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February 12, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Now in eBook and Kindle: Standin' in a Hard Rain

Standin' in a Hard Rain: Lessons from the Last Revolution: The Making of a Revolutionary Life By Joel Eis World BEYOND War is proud to be publishing this important, delightful, inciteful, and provocative new memoir! It's now available in more formats: Buy the eBook from B…

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  David, World BEYOND War · [email protected]

February 8, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Rage Against the War Machine on February 19

On February 19 in Washington D.C., a major rally and march will bring forth the following demands. Sister events listed on the rageagainstwar.com website at rageagainstwar.com/rallies are being planned in Montpelier, Sacramento, Fresno, Ann Arbor, Los Angeles, Tacoma, Santa …

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  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]

February 7, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Next week: Demilitarising & Transforming Education (February 14)

Hi John, You're invited to join World BEYOND War, Demilitarise Education, & Women for Weapons Trade Transparency next week on February 14 for a discussion of how to demilitarise education and transform universities for peace. Featuring three inspiring activists: Jinsella…

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February 6, 2023 at 4:51 PM

WBW News & Action: Yemen, Montenegro, Ukraine, and Your Town

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   We need a worldwide demand to end the war on Yemen, and World BE…

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February 4, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Are We Done Fighting?

Online Book Club: Are We Done Fighting? with Matthew Legge March 2 - 23, 2023 In March 2023 World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of Are We Done Fighting? Building Understanding in a World of Hate and Division with the author Matthew Legge…

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February 3, 2023 at 3:48 PM

NATO Troops Arrived Last Night on the Montains We’re Trying to Protect from Them

NATO Troops Arrived Last Night on the Montains We’re Trying to Protect from Them This is a campaign to protect a beautiful inhabited mountain in Montenegro from being turned into a military base. The people of Montenegro, led by the Save Sinjajevina campaign, have done eve…

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February 1, 2023 at 5:04 PM

Writing Peace Course

This amazing course is being offered a second time, later in the year, after the first one filled up fast and a lot of people requested a spot. Reserve your spot or one as a gift now. When: This course will meet for 1.5 hours weekly for 6-weeks on Tuesdays from July 11 to A…

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January 31, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Appeal For Peace

Click here to add your name and comments. To: National governments, the Commission of the European Union, members of the European Parliament, UN Secretary General, further responsible persons in Europe, the USA and Canada, and the global interested public.   We demand …

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January 30, 2023 at 4:03 PM

War and the Environment: An Online Course

War and the Environment: April 10 – May 22, 2023 — Online Course Registration This course is 100% online and interactions are not live or scheduled, so you can take part whenever works for you. Course fee: $100 (Pay less if you have to, more if you can.) There will be a l…

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  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]

January 28, 2023 at 5:01 PM

📣 Take Action: Tell Universities to Stop Investing in Weapons!

Dear John, Did you know that universities in the UK alone have partnerships worth over $1.3 billion with arms companies? We're working with Demilitarise Education (dED) on a new campaign to put international pressure on UK universities to divest from weapons, with the aim of…

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  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Ending war starts with us

You know this as well as we do If you’ve been following along, you already know that the first iteration of the Peace Education and Action for Impact Project was a huge success. Building upon the incredible work across the world that the program accomplished (including impac…

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