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Stronger toghether: united in Resistance

The photo above was taken last week at our office in Beit Jala, where Palestinians and Israelis came together as one team. Joined by our friends from the U.S., we shared Arabic coffee, discussed strategy, and took moments to reflect…

A milestone of neutrality: Turkmenistan in the International Year of Peace and Trust

The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Turkmenistan as it commemorates three decades of its established status as a neutral state, coinciding with the International Year of Peace and Trust – a worldwide initiative championed by Turkmenistan itself. This…

Beyond the Absence of War: Rethinking Peace as a Way of Life.

The White-West notion of peace is largely associated with the absence of war. Even the origins of the peace symbol stem from the denuclearization movement. But what do we mean when we talk about peace? If someone were to ask…

A man of the future John F. Kennedy and the Strategy for Peace June 10, 1963

According to film producer Oliver Stone, a nuclear confrontation is possible if things do not change very quickly in terms of geopolitical tensions. Oliver Stone explained last week in an interview he gave on the Tucker Carlson Network how Americans…

This war has cost us too much

Our hearts have been torn apart every single day over the past 466 days of unimaginable devastation, fear, and loss. Yet, amidst this, we are profoundly thankful to be alive to witness this day. A day when so many will…

Mexico’s ‘Yes to Disarmament, Yes to Peace’ Program

The Mexican government of Claudia Sheinbaum has launched the National Voluntary Disarmament Plan ‘Yes to disarmament, Yes to peace’, a program that aims to get the population to surrender their firearms in exchange for financial compensation. The President, accompanied by…

Julian Assange’s words float over Rome as Meloni meets Zelensky

During the bilateral meeting at Palazzo Chigi last night (9/1/2025) between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a few pacifists in Rome hoisted, next to the Colosseum, a gigantic banner bearing Julian Assange’s famous quote, “If wars can…

Fostering Peace: BCU Graduate Students Unite for Social Responsibility

First in a Series of Two (1/2) By: Charlyn P. Banaken and Emelita C. Pis-oyen Baguio Central University’s Graduate School doctoral students took a bold step toward fostering global peace and understanding with their ‘FOSTERING PEACE: A Peace Forum Initiative…

Young Peacebuilders, Champions, and Artists Get together to Illustrate their Heartfelt Images of Peace and Non-violence

“The Ka-PEACE-tahan: Cultivating a Culture of Peace” Poster-Making Competition by  Karina Lagdameo Santillan and Genevieve Balance Kupang A pre-World March for Peace and Non-violence event was held, organized by the Supreme Student Council of Baguio Central University. The council was…

Personal Reflections and Gratitude to the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence

January 6, 2025. Manila, Philippines. Late last night at 11 pm Manila time, the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence held its closing ceremonies in San Jose, Costa Rica. This after traveling for three months, marching across the world,…

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