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Watch our webinar!
On June 18, we kicked off our webinar series with a discussion of how to grow the movement for war abolition. The webinar addressed World BEYOND War’s mission, strategy, campaigns, and education programs – and opportunities for getting involved! Watch the full video here.
RSVP for Webinar #2!
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Our next webinar on July 17 will feature our partners at Justice Travel, a travel company that offers unique tours that highlight communities around the world advocating for human rights and social justice. Representatives will discuss their mission and programs, such as their upcoming Colombia tour (October 2 – 15, 2018), which will highlight the ongoing peacebuilding process in the country. Register for the webinar!
Celebrate the International Day of Peace with Us!
We’re taking our annual celebration of the International Day of Peace to Toronto this September 20-23. Join us for a series of events in Canada’s largest city:
● September 20: “Inside Iran” Exclusive Book Talk with CODEPINK Co-Founder Medea Benjamin. Medea’s new book tackles the contradictions in Iran’s system of government, traces the history of its stormy relationship with the U.S., and presents a hopeful case for the future. RSVP here.
● September 21-22: #NoWar2018 Conference.World BEYOND War’s annual convergence of activists, experts, and peace organizations. Workshops, discussion sessions, and plenaries will explore how the rule of law has been used both to restrain war and to legitimize it. View the full agenda & register with early-bird discount.
● September 23: Blue Scarf Peace Walk. Join us and our allies in Toronto for a peaceful walk through the city, to celebrate the International Day of Peace. We’ll hear talks from peace activists and community leaders in the anti-war movement. The walk kicks off at 2:00pm at the Grange Park on Beverly St., Toronto. The Blue Scarf Peace Movement began in Kabul with the Afghan Peace Volunteers. Get your blue scarf here!
Trump Weapons Parade Planned for November 10
According to news reports, the U.S. military is reluctantly planning a weapons-celebration parade that only Donald Trump wants, from the U.S. Capitol to White House to National Mall on Saturday, November 10th.
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We need to be there for peace in larger numbers, and we need to make clear now that we will be. Here’s a tool kit for planning an Armistice Day event or joining in an existing event, including events in Washington on November 10 and 11.
Meet in Ireland to Close Bases Everywhere
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Join us in Dublin, Ireland, November 16-18. Register now.
Pledge
If you haven’t signed the peace pledge, please do. If you have, please let others know about it. Please use hardcopy sign-up sheets at every event and opportunity and mail or email us the new signers. This is how we build the movement.
Contact us if you’d like to help with any of these campaigns:
Educational Events.
Close Bases.
Support the Rule of Law.
Divest from Weapons Dealers.
Pass Resolutions.
Blue Scarves
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Buy them here.
Or
Become a sustaining donor to World BEYOND Warand choose a scarf or a book (lots to choose from) as a thank you gift.
Dress for Success
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WorldBEYONDWar is a global network of volunteers, activists, and allied organizations advocating for the abolition of the very institution of war. Our success is driven by a people-powered movement –
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