World BEYOND War

The UK government says the country has 1,000 days to prepare for war. That's 1,000 days to invest in diplomacy, conflict prevention, and de-escalation. Why is the government talking about war readiness as though war itself is inevitable? www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

While governments pour billions into militarism, people around the world are organizing for peace. We want to show that work! Send us footage of your 2026 peace actions by NOVEMBER 1 for the 24-Hour Peace Wave! worldbeyondwar.org/wave/

Sudanese civilians are paying a devastating price for a war fueled by outside weapons. WBW is co-sponsoring #AllOutForSudan actions in DC, Oct 28–30, calling for a U.S. arms embargo on the UAE. Congress must act.

WBW and allies took the demand to end the war on Iran straight to Congress! In Madison, our chapter pressed Sen. Baldwin's and Rep. Pocan's offices to cut Pentagon spending and act. Congress has the power to end this war. So what's stopping it? worldbeyondwar.org/wbw-takes-pa...

46 countries. 43 speakers. 472 registrants. One incredible weekend! THANK YOU to everyone who joined #NoWar2026: Beyond Borders! Here's a little glimpse of what we shared together. And stay tuned! We've got more powerful moments from the panels coming your way!

TWO DAYS DOWN. ONE MORE TO GO! #NoWar2026 wraps up TODAY with poetry, big conversations about open borders, and a look at what's next for global peace organizing. Still time to register! worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2026/

What an incredible first day of #NoWar2026! From peace organizing worldwide to confronting militarized borders, Day 1 gave us so much to think about. Here's a glimpse! Day 2 is coming! You can STILL register: worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2026 Scholarships: greta@worldbeyondwar.org

Governments move weapons across borders with remarkable efficiency. People displaced by wars? Suddenly, borders become sacred. 🎙️ Hear #NoWar2026 speaker Mujib Abid discuss war and borders with David Swanson. Join him at the conference, starting TODAY! worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2026

#NoWar2026 STARTS TODAY! 3 days of global conversations, workshops, and organizing on war, forced displacement, and militarized borders. The decisions driving these crises cross borders. Our organizing must too! Join us online! worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2026/

Washington lectures the world about nuclear proliferation while negotiating a deal that could bring uranium enrichment technology to Saudi Arabia. Nuclear proliferation is a threat... until it's an opportunity for a U.S. ally. Who exactly is this making safer? thebulletin.org/2026/10/cong...

🚨 TOMORROW! The industries profiting from war and militarized borders have enormous resources. But people organizing across borders have something they can't buy: solidarity. #NoWar2026 brings peace activists together worldwide, Oct 23–25. Join us! worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2026/

While governments pour resources into weapons and military expansion, women-led peace movements have spent generations organizing for disarmament. The 2026 US Peace Prize honors WILPF US for 111 years of leadership against war and militarism. Congratulations! worldbeyondwar.org/2026-us-peac...

More than 5,000 people in Gaza have lost limbs since October 2023. One in five is a child, according to WHO. Yet Israel continues to restrict prosthetics and rehabilitation supplies. How much longer will this inhumanity be allowed to continue? mondoweiss.net/2026/10/gaza...

U.S. militarism operates across borders. So does the movement opposing it. From military bases to weapons shipping ports, Global Resistance Week calls for coordinated nonviolent actions worldwide! Organizing an action? Add it to the global map! globalresistancenow.org

Opposing war takes courage, especially when dissent is branded unpatriotic. The US Peace Registry honors more than 300 Americans and organizations that have challenged U.S. wars, militarism, and interventions. www.uspeacememorial.org/Registry.htm

Washington helps clean up unexploded U.S. bombs in Laos while defending its right to keep using cluster munitions. The lesson from decades of civilian suffering is to improve the cleanup operation. Why not stop creating the problem? internationalpolicy.org/publications...

A person fleeing war should find protection, not another militarized barrier. Yet governments continue investing in border enforcement while the causes of displacement go unaddressed. 2 DAYS until #NoWar2026. Join organizers working for another way forward. worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2026/

What does building a global peace movement look like locally? For Omar Mboob in The Gambia, it means connecting young people and communities with a worldwide network committed to nonviolence and disarmament. You can build that connection where you live, too! worldbeyondwar.org/becomecoordi...

Your peace activism deserves to be seen beyond your own city. Marched, organized a rally, painted a mural, or held a peace concert in 2026? Send us your footage for the 24-Hour Peace Wave! ⏳ Deadline: November 1 worldbeyondwar.org/wave/

Monuments shape what future generations understand about courage. The US Peace Memorial Foundation envisions a national monument featuring antiwar quotations and stories of Americans who challenged militarism. www.uspeacememorial.org/Design.htm

There's money for bombs, border walls, detention centers, and surveillance. Safe passage and human dignity? Suddenly, the budget gets complicated. 3 DAYS until #NoWar2026: Beyond Borders! Join us to examine the connections. worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2026/

Who controls Africa's resources? Who shapes its security policies? And whose interests do foreign military bases serve? These questions belong at the center of any conversation about peace and sovereignty! Join us for our 4th Africa Peace Conference! worldbeyondwar.org/africa2026/?...

Peace activists have lost jobs, faced arrests, endured public hostility and risked their freedom to oppose U.S. wars. Yet their contributions are routinely absent from national commemorations. www.uspeacememorial.org/the_idea.htm

A company's global influence extends beyond the products it sells. On October 23, #SayNoToBloodTech organizers are calling for peaceful demonstrations outside Apple Stores to draw attention to Apple's relationship with Israel!

⏰ Only ONE DAY remains to submit writing, photography or artwork to Peace by Piece, our collaborative digital magazine with Beyond Horizons! worldbeyondwar.org/peacebypiece/

Endless military budgets. Endless wars. Far too little public debate about alternatives. ⚠️ World BEYOND War's David Swanson is on WBAI TODAY at 12:30 PM ET. Listen live online! wbai.org

⏳ 4 DAYS until #NoWar2026! Wars displace millions. Then governments spend billions militarizing borders against the people forced to flee. Who benefits from this system? And how do we change it? Join the global conversation, Oct 23–25, online! worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2026/

At the European Parliament, Olga Karach of our affiliate Our House spoke up for conscientious objectors from Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. The right to refuse war must be protected, regardless of nationality! worldbeyondwar.org/why-so-littl...

From Latin America to Berlin! Our Latin America organizer visited the Coop Anti-War Café in Berlin! ✊ Connecting movements across regions is part of building a stronger global network against war!

"From the classrooms of France to the halls of Congress, the question is the same: Will our governments invest in life—or in war? Books or bombs?" worldbeyondwar.org/books-or-bom...

📍 Chicago, TODAY! The Illinois Young Voters’ Congress is happening today, bringing young people together to discuss peace, justice and the issues shaping their future. There's still time to join the conversation! bit.ly/illinoiscongress

You may speak freely, assemble peacefully, and question government policy. Terms and conditions apply. Especially if your protest concerns Gaza. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...?

America has monuments to generals and wars. Where are the monuments to those who work for peace? Ending U.S. Wars by Michael D. Knox celebrates hundreds of American peacemakers. www.uspeacememorial.org/Book.htm

A president seeking a peace prize while normalizing threats against millions of civilians. How much more grotesque can this whole thing get? worldbeyondwar.org/trumps-threa...

NUCLEAR REACTORS. ON THE MOON. Read that again. Have we learned absolutely nothing from what we've done to Earth? worldbeyondwar.org/reactors-on-...

Meet Annie James! She joined our Illinois chapter to turn her commitment to peace into action: worldbeyondwar.org/intern-spotl... Now she's helping organize the Young Voters' Congress in Chicago on October 17. Your future. Your voice. Your seat at the table. Claim it. bit.ly/illinoiscongress

How much longer will Congress allow the war on Iran to continue? On October 20, people across the U.S. will gather outside congressional offices demanding an end to war funding and a peace deal. We're standing with them. Will you join us? secure.everyaction.com/-CdFsj7vxk64...

Europeans are being told to brace for cuts to social spending to make room for bigger military budgets. The IMF calls them “difficult choices.” Less money for public services. More for weapons. And when do citizens get a say? en.ilsole24ore.com/art/imf-to-r...

Deadline approaching! The 2026 Peace Wave is collecting videos of antiwar and pro-peace actions from around the world. From street demonstrations to murals and music, we want to see what your community has been doing! 📅 Submit by Nov 1 worldbeyondwar.org/wave/

Global Resistance Week is coming, Nov 1–7! Want to organize an action in your community? Join our Oct 18 Zoom call to hear from experienced organizers, explore action plans, and get your questions answered. Come with questions. Leave with ideas! actionnetwork.org/events/organ...

The Iran war is stretching the U.S. military to its limits. And Washington's answer is still more war? theintercept.com/2026/09/15/i...

The countdown to #NoWar2026: Beyond Borders is ON! Oct 23–25, voices from around the world will come together to explore war, displacement & militarized borders and how we can build a world beyond them. 💻 Online on Zoom ✊ Join us! worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2026/

"Smart leaders will not be an obstacle to peace. If Zelenskyy is smart, he will stick to the proposal of a 60-day ceasefire to have elections. If Putin is not a fool, he will accept the proposal." worldbeyondwar.org/putin-should...

War is taught as inevitable. We challenge that assumption. At World BEYOND War, we educate people about the systems that sustain war and equip communities with the knowledge and skills to build peace without violence. Education is central to everything we do. worldbeyondwar.org/education/