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Students and professors in Albania mobilise to promote nuclear weapon ban

On November 19, 2015 at Aleksandër Moisiu University in Durrës, Albania 100 students of political sciences and law participated in an event organised for the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) to raise awareness of the dangers posed by…

Jammu & Kashmir: Indian army hand over de-mined land

Shilpa Thakur reports photographically on the delight of farmers in the villages of Brahman, Pallanwala and Channi Dewanun village  following the opening up of their land after it was de-mined by the army.  

Lesbos Island, Greece: refugees arrive from Turkey

The images from this exceptional photo-report by Maro Kourí from the island of Lesbos, sent to us by Jai Mexis, say more than a thousand words ever could: entire families arrive every day in improvised boats coming from Turkey and…

In Naples, national demonstration against Trident Juncture

A colourful and ironic demonstration marched through the streets of Naples, Italy to protest against NATO’s Trident Juncture military exercises. All photos by Darío Lo Scalzo for Pressenza.

Bangladesh: Bitipara Park immersed in the light of joy

To Pressenza, I am sending you a link to see some pictures from yesterday [October 2, 2015] when we celebrated The Day of NonViolence in Bitipara Park [of Study & Reflection, Gazipur, Bangladesh]. It was an interesting celebration where many…

Humanists call on MEPs to work for a culture of peace and nonviolence

Among the events taking place on the 2nd of October, the International Day of Nonviolence, was a March in Madrid which started at the Syrian Embassy and ended at the offices of the European Parliament. At the Syrian Embassy an…

Photos and video from the Budapest Peace Sign

Moving video and photos from the peace sign formed on the 2nd of October to mark the International day of Nonviolence. Video images: Tamas Csefko, Balazs Szigeti, Editing: Tamas Csefko

Call for Nuclear Abolition on Peace March in Togo

Today in Lomé, capital of the West African country of Togo, a Peace March took place as part of the Nuclear Abolition Week, organised by activists from ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. Photos by Visions Solidaires/ICAN Togo

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Photos of resistence

The photos below are from two days ago when the population of Ouagadougou began a nonviolent protest, burning tires and building barricades in the streets. When the military arrived there was no one to stop and “fight” with. Photos by…

Argentina: 50,000 women gather for their 30th national gathering

This unique experience has been held every year in different cities in Argentina since 1985. From the 10th to 12th of October Mar del Plata, Argentina will be the venue for the 30th national gathering. Women of all ages and…

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