World BEYOND War

World BEYOND War was established on January 1, 2014, by co-founders David Hartsough and David Swanson with the aim of creating a worldwide movement to eliminate the concept of war entirely, rather than just addressing current conflicts. The organization believes that if we truly want to end war, it must no longer be seen as a feasible solution. Just like there is no acceptable form of slavery, there is no such thing as a “justified” war. Both are unacceptable under any circumstances. So, if war cannot be the means to settle international disputes, what alternatives do we have? The core mission of WBW is to develop a global security framework grounded in international law, diplomacy, cooperation, and respect for human rights, and to protect these values through nonviolent methods instead of threats of violence. Our initiatives involve educating people to challenge common misconceptions, such as the ideas that "war is a natural part of life" or "war has always existed," while demonstrating that not only can war be abolished, but it is also achievable. Our efforts encompass various forms of nonviolent activism aimed at steering the world toward a future free from war.

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After Freedom from U.S. Nuclear Weapons for 18 years, U.K. Activists Are Challenging the Return of U.S. Nuclear Weapons with a Two-Week Encampment at Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath - World BEYOND War

1 week ago | worldbeyondwar.org | David Swanson

Photo from monthly vigil at RAF LakenheathBy Colonel (Ret) Ann Wright, World BEYOND War, April 17, 2025In anticipation of U.S. nuclear weapons returning to U.K. soil after their removal 18 years ago, activists from around the world are gathering at the Lakenheath Peace Camp from April 14-25, 2025 with a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week vigil at the main entrance of RAF Lakenheath.
WBW Present at A Mass for Peace: The Armed Man by Karl Jenkins

1 week ago | worldbeyondwar.org | David Swanson

By World BEYOND War, April 15, 2025On Saturday, April 12, 2025, a mass for Peace THE ARMED MAN by Karl Jenkins was performed by the Christchurch City Choir and the Returned and Service Association Rangiora Brass Band in the Christchurch Town Hall. The presentation included footage from wars including heart-wrenching photos of starving people in the concentration camps and a moving Call to Prayer by a local Muezzin.
WBW News & Action: Coup Prevention

1 week ago | worldbeyondwar.org | David Swanson

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Have you joined us on Bluesky? How do you take power back from an authoritarian president who is claiming the right to do whatever he wants? Here’s how that was just done in South Korea. Join the International Chair of the South Korea Justice Party, the Executive Director of Women Cross DMZ, and the leader of the Contents Team for the International Strategy Center. Free. Public. Online. April 25th.
World BEYOND War Supports Affiliates in Their Peace-Building Efforts in Cameroon

1 week ago | worldbeyondwar.org | David Swanson

By Guy Feugap, Africa Organizer, World BEYOND War, April 13, 2025French below. The year 2025 in Cameroon is an election year. In October, the presidential election is scheduled, but it is not like the previous ones: all indications point to an escalation of violence, if nothing is done to ensure a peaceful political transition. The socio-political landscape is extremely violent and characterized by an exacerbation of hatred and tribalism, including through the media and social media.
Vietnam, Truth, and Reconciliation 50 Years Later

1 week ago | worldbeyondwar.org | David Swanson

By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, April 11, 2025Approaching 50 years since the end of the American War, as the Vietnamese call it, and something over 70 years since the start of it, depending when you start the clock, truth and reconciliation remain incomplete. I don’t mean for the people of Vietnam, who seem, from what little I know, in general to have a better grasp of both truth and reconciliation than the U.S. government or corporate media.
Report Submitted to United Nations on Militarized Human Rights Abuses in Belarus

2 weeks ago | worldbeyondwar.org | David Swanson

By the following organizations, April 10, 2025Submission to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Belarus50th Session of the Working GroupNovember 2025International Centre for Civil Initiatives “Our House” (Belarus & Lithuania)Kareivių g.
More Militarism Is Not the Answer for Canada

2 weeks ago | worldbeyondwar.org | David Swanson

By World BEYOND War, April 9, 2025From border militarism at the 49th parallel to army bases in the Arctic Circle. From F-35 bomber jets and NATO funding targets to domestic surveillance and propaganda ops. From the Canadian arms trade to colonial land theft, from Turtle Island to Palestine. Why ramping up the Canadian war machine is not the answer and how to resist it.
Canadian Vote Palestine Mass Mobilizing Call: Organizing for Palestine this Federal Election

2 weeks ago | worldbeyondwar.org | David Swanson

By World BEYOND War, April 9, 2025Watch to learn how to organize in your Canadian neighbourhoods to put Palestine on the ballot this election and to keep organizing no matter who wins on April 28.
Exterminator Netanyahu in Washington DC Again Begging for More Bombs

2 weeks ago | worldbeyondwar.org | David Swanson

Shoes presenting Palestinian children in Gaza killed by Israeli military with Let Gaza Live banner with US Capitol behind with US Congress that votes for more bombs to kill Palestinians in the Israeli genocide of Gaza.
Fukushima World - World BEYOND War

2 weeks ago | worldbeyondwar.org | David Swanson

By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, April 7, 2025Thomas A. Bass’s new book, Return to Fukushima, makes an overwhelming case for the absolute idiocy of pursuing nuclear energy, reveals the disaster at Fukushima to be worse than you’ve probably heard, and disturbingly establishes the likelihood that many of us will eventually be living in Fukushimas if humanity doesn’t get rid of the nukes. The case against nuclear energy that is made here can be roughly divided into six points.