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Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence

In times of rampant militarism and denial of every type of civilian conflict-resolution method, we must speed up our public education work about all the alternatives to military non-resolution of problems. This article is an excellent point to start –…

Nonviolence and the Battle Against Self-Censorship

“Nonviolence” is suddenly becoming a trendy catchphrase—much like “revolution” was decades ago—but what does nonviolence really mean? The question becomes urgent when we face crises like the genocide in Gaza today. What should we do? How do we respond effectively—not…

4MM – 2025-2026 Campaign

1- LET´S MANIFEST WHAT WE WANT. To give credibility to what many of us think and feel today, doing it. It is about creating certain conditions by carrying out activities of all kinds that achieve a series of chains of…

Digital Gladiators: Why We Still Cheer for Violence

As I scroll through my phone, absorbing the relentless updates about the Iran-Israel conflict, I’m confronted by images that blur the line between reality and simulation. Towering buildings reduced to rubble, missiles streaking across skies like something out of a…

Nonviolence is as American as Apple Pie

“The real American tradition isn’t war—it’s the people’s resistance to it.” On June 16, Rolling Stone reported on the recent “No Kings” demonstrations that revealed something profound about American values. In the article they noted that Saturday’s protests drew millions…

A Humanist Perspective on Peace Efforts and Trump’s Dilemma

One positive action of Donald Trump’s administration was facilitating a ceasefire between Pakistan and India, preventing both countries from escalating into destruction—similar to what is now happening between Iran and Israel. If we set aside debates over who initiated contact…

TOLCACHIER AND GENILO ADVANCE NON-VIOLENT JOURNALISM AND NON-POLARIZATION AT SDG 16/17 BOOT CAMP, RISE2025

Universities as Pillars of Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Third in a Series of Four by Genevieve B. Kupang This is the 3rd in the series of what transpired during the SDG #16/17 Boot Camp, RISE 2025 ICREATE IMPACT Conference…

The real and urgent danger that threatens the whole world demands us to act now!

Decades ago a great and wise man told the world in a very short video message that nuclear weapons has to be eliminated from the world and that all invading armies has to be retreated and dismantled. He told the…

The Eternal Arena: How Competition Shapes—and Shatters—Humanity”

If you watch a boxing competition outside the arena, you feel the strength of the punches exchanged and sense the fear. One boxer defeats the other through powerful blows, and the audience applauds the winner—though the loser deserves more sympathy…

June 16: Fasting for Gaza #EndGazaStarvation

A global wave of nonviolent solidarity is rising – for the people of Gaza, for the hostages and prisoners, for a ceasefire, and for Palestinian statehood. This is an urgent update and call to action. As we write, CfP activists…

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