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Call of the campaign Stop Air Base Ramstein to the protest actions 2019 against war and drone death

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Protest with us against the drone war, which starts daily from German soil, and the procurement of killer drones by the Federal Government of Germany. against the US Air Base Ramstein. With its diverse command structures, the Air Base is the operational, command and control authority for worldwide war operations for the USA/NATO and a logistics center for wars. It is the headquarters of the US Air Forces for air force operations in Europe and Africa. From Ramstein, war is … Continue reading →

2018/11/11 USA
Armistice Day

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Armistice Day 100 — November 11, 2018 November 11, 2018, is Armistice Day 100 (or 101), a century since World War I was ended at a scheduled moment (11 o’clock on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918). For decades in the United States, as elsewhere, Armistice Day was a holiday of peace, of sad remembrance and joyful ending of war, of a commitment to preventing war in the future. The holiday’s name was changed in the United … Continue reading →

Video: “Two Minutes to Midnight” with Prof. Noam Chomsky

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On 12th of May 2018 a conference “Two Minutes to Midnight, How do we move from Geopolitical Conflict to Nuclear Abolition?” was convened at Judson Memorial Church, New York City to analyze and warn about the current nuclear dangers, to raise the UN Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty and other disarmament initiatives, and to build the US and world movement for peace and complete nuclear disarmament. The keynote speech was held by Prof. Noam Chomsky with the title “The Future of … Continue reading →

2019/04/04 Washington DC
70 years of NATO – 70 years of militarism, destruction and violence, misery, expulsion and death

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International Network “No to war – no to NATO”

Call for Actions on NATO Summit 2019

(March 30th till April 4th Washington DC and beyond)

NATO turns 70 in 2019 and will celebrate its anniversary on 4th April 2019 in Washington DC. The international network No to War – No to NATO calls for broad, creative and peaceful actions against NATO in Washington DC and worldwide. NATO is obsolete, it belongs in the dustbin of history!

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Solidarity Statement for Okinawa

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Dear peace friends in Okinawa (20.09.2018) As a network of organizations and activists opposed to war and militarism, including the presence and violations of foreign military bases, we send solidarity greetings to Okinawans opposed to the construction of a new military base at Henoka, for the closure of the Futenma base, and who insist that “life is a treasure” that must be protected with peace and respect for human rights of all. We understand that this is a critical moment … Continue reading →

2018/09/26 worldwide
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

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September 26 is United Nations International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons (Nuclear Abolition Day).

The day occurs on the anniversary of the 1983 incident in which a nuclear war was almost initiated by accident (See The Man who Saved the World). Read more http://www.abolition2000.org/event/international-day-for-the-total-elimination-of-nuclear-weapons-2/

2018/09/08 Ireland
Peace Conference in Cloughjordan Eco-village

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Following on from last year’s peace conference in Cloughjordan Eco-village, World BEYOND War and Shannonwatch are pleased to announce and invite you to this year’s conference on the 8th of September, which will again be held in Cloughjordan.

Follow the link for all the details. https://actionnetwork.org/events/peace-conference-in-cloughjordan-eco-village-tipperary-global-governance-the-force-of-law-or-the-law-of-force

2018/09/08-09 Istanbul
9th EYUP BAS SYMPOSIUM for the UNITY of the PEOPLES AGAINST IMPERIALIST AGGRESSION

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English:
Symposium call:
https://www.anti-imperialistfront.org/our-call-for-9th-eyup-bas-symposium-for-the-unity-of-the-peoples-against-imperialist-aggression-9-10-september-istanbul/

Symposium program:
https://www.anti-imperialistfront.org/program-of-9th-eyup-bas-symposium-for-the-unity-of-the-peoples-against-imperialist-aggression-9-10-september-istanbul/

Call to revolutionary lawyers’ trial:
https://www.anti-imperialistfront.org/call-for-participation-in-the-revolutionary-lawyers-trial-on-september-10/

2018/09/21-23 Berlin, Germany
public event and working meeting in Berlin

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This year’s International Day of Peace may be conducted in one of the most challenging times of the 21st century. We see the powers striving for the rise of old conflicts and rivalries, nationalisms as well as massive armament paired with growing injustices in the world. At the same time we see the further developing of peacebuilding, civil conflict resolution and a strengthening of the United Nations and other peaceful and democratic structures. The IPB Youth Network and IPB are … Continue reading →

2018/10/06 Essen, Germany
Peace Demonstration instead War Conference
Friedensdemo statt Kriegskonferenz

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More information and call for the demonstration (only in German) | Mehr Informationen und der Aufruf zur Demonstration: http://www.no-natom-krieg.de/ Information about the conference and the organisator (Joint Air Power Competence Center): https://www.japcc.org/ The japcc is located in Kalkar, and on October 3rd (bank holiday in Germany) there will be a peace demonstration in Kalkar.  

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Intentional Chaos: Trump and the Global NATO Alliance

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  Intentional Chaos: Trump and the Global NATO Alliance NATO Counter-Summit, Brussels, Belgium, July 8, 2018 Joseph Gerson* Friends, first allow me a few words about Trump’s assaults on democratic and constitutional rule. With the imprisonment of refugee families, stacking of the supreme court with right-wing ideologues , and the campaign for regime change in Iran, Pastor Niemoller’s words “First they came for the communists, …Then they came for the Jews…” remind us of our responsibilities in this critical time. … Continue reading →

Protests against the NATO summit on July 11th/12th in Brussels

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Disarmament and a stop of wars is the order of the day  On July 7th thousands protested against the coming NATO summit in Brussels. The protests were called for by Belgian peace, environment, development and human rights organizations, as well as unions and the international network “No to war – No to NATO.” At the protest Ludo De Brabander, member of the coordination committee of the network “No to war – no to NATO,” declared: “NATO wants to increase military … Continue reading →

Stop rearmament in the Nordic countries

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All Nordic countries are being rearmed under the leadership of NATO. The danger of war increases accordingly, We must stand together against NATO’s preparations for war. The Nordic countries are an important part of the preparations for war. Bases and equipment for NATO-US armies are ready in Norway and agreements ensure possibilities to use, danish, swedish, icelandic and finnish soil for war against Russia. Surveillance equipment for earth, wire, web and sky is situated near to the Russian borders and command … Continue reading →

Eindrücke von der Demonatration in Brüssel
Impressions from the manifestation in Brussels 07.07.2018

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This video is partly in English and partly in German

https://youtu.be/2zXEPRFZaCw

 

Hier ein Link zu der Zeitung gegen Krieg, die in dem Video erwähnt wird: ZgK-42-deutsch-END.pdf

Here a link to the newspaper Zeitung gegen Krieg (newspaper against war) mentioned in the video: ZgK-42-englisch-END.pdf

2018/07/11 Berlin, Germany
public press conference on the NATO summit

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2018 July 11, public press conference on the NATO summit

Berlin, Dorothea-Schlegel-Platz

On the confrontational policy against Russia, the planned maneuvers on the Russian border and the planned construction of a new ready pool of around 30,000 soldiers with Heike Hänsel, Alexander Neu, MP Germany DIE LINKE.

To modernize nuclear weapons, new nuclear weapons strategy with Alex Rosen, IPPNW

For 2% -Request, conversion Bundeswehr, drones, refugee policy with Rainer Braun, IPB

Zur Konfrontationspolitik gegenüber Russland, zu den geplanten Manövern an der russischen Grenze und zum geplanten Aufbau eines neuen Bereitschafts-Pools von rund 30.000 Soldaten mit Heike Hänsel, Alexander Neu, MdP DIE LINKE.

Zur Modernisierung der Atom-Waffen, neue Atom-Waffen-Strategie mit Alex Rosen, IPPNW

Zur 2%-Forderung, Umbau Bundeswehr, Drohnen, Flüchtlingspolitik mit Rainer Braun, IPB

Stop the wars and not the refugees!

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Declaration of the International Meeting Against Foreign Military Bases June 29th, 2018, Kaiserslautern Germany Attendees from Germany, Netherlands, France, UK, South Korea, Spain, Italy, USA, Ireland, Greece, Austria, Switzerland agree to the following Whereas: The EU/US/NATO plays a key role in the creation of unequal economic conditions, wars and armed conflicts, and environment destruction that cause people to flee from their homes, seeking safety and sanctuary in Europe; Increasing levels of military spending are contributing to these conditions; Security and … Continue reading →

2018/11/16-18 Dublin, Irland
International Conference Against US/NATO Military Bases

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INTERNATIONAL INVITATION First International Conference Against US/NATO Military Bases November 16-18, 2018, Dublin, Ireland Add Your Support and Join Us Dear Friends of Peace Around the World, We are deeply concerned, and frightened, by the threat of war that permeates the present Global atmosphere. The increasingly aggressive and expansionist actions of US/NATO forces in violation of international law and the sovereign rights of all nations, the raging wars in the Middle East, the burgeoning arms race devastating the national treasuries, … Continue reading →

2018/08/09-12 Lovisa, Finland
Baltic Glory 18 – a peace exercise shaming war

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Baltic Glory – a peace exercise shaming war will this year be held in Lovisa in the South of Finland 9-12/8 2018. The exercise gathers people from Finland and Russia and Sweden critical of militarisation and war. In total there will be 75 participants. To have the chance to be one of them all you have to do is to send a short presentation of yourself and your motivation to . The last day for applications is  15/6. The exercise … Continue reading →

2018/07/07 – 10:15 h (updated 02.07.2018) Transfer Cologne to Brussels
From Cologne via Aachen to Brussels to “Make PEACE Great Again”

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There is a common trip planned from Cologne to Brussels to the demonstration “Make Peace Great Again!. Weitere Anmeldungen zur bisherigen Busanfahrt sind nicht mehr möglich !! Statt dessen empfehlen wir für weitere Demo-Teilnehmer aus Köln nach Recherche unter https://www.goeuro.de (jetzt 2019: https://de.omio.com/ ) die folgende Hin- und Rückfahrt nach Brüssel: Hin über Flixbus -Buchung Ab 10:15  Köln Süd, Airport   direkt  an in  Bruxelles (Brüssel) Nord  um 13:45 für 9,99 Euro                    … Continue reading →

IPB Statement: Korea Summit in Singapore

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IPB Statement: Korea Summit in Singapore The International Peace Bureau welcomes the commitment of President Donald Trump and Chairman Kim Jung-un to meet at the June 12 summit in Singapore. Even as many issues related to military, human and political rights, and regional tensions will not be addressed in the summit, it holds the promise of ending nearly 70 years of disastrous war and preparations for war that have disproportionally impacted North and South Korea. This summit would not have … Continue reading →

zeitung gegen den krieg | newspaper against the war – summer 2018 no. 42

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ZgK-42-deutsch.pdf ZgK-42-english.pdf

Acht Seiten im Zeitungsformat // deutsch und englisch // Bezugspreise wie folgt (jeweils zuzüglich Porto & Verpackung): bei Bestellungen von 1 – 99 Ex.: 25 Cent je Ex. / bei Bestellungen ab 100 Ex: 15 Cent je Ex.

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Danger of war – with unforeseeable military consequences – we will come together on the streets

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Declaration of the International Coordinating Committee No to War – No to NATO Danger of war – with unforeseeable military consequences – we will come together on the streets The withdrawal from the Iran deal by US president Trump has not only exacerbated international politics, it will lead to further armament and confrontation. First attacks between Iran and Israel underline the dangers of the actual situation. Israel is a nuclear weapons country. A possible nuclear proliferation is impending, even though … Continue reading →

IPB press release regarding new SIPRI figures

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German MPs and actors from civil society emphasize: Disarmament is the challenge of our time 02.05.2018 On the occasion of the publication of the statistic on world military expenditure 2017 by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) German MPs and members of the peace movement criticized the enormous armament at a press conference of the International Peace Bureau (IPB). World military expenditure has risen to $1739 billion in 2017 with an upward trend. The press conference was part of … Continue reading →

2018/07/07 – 10 am till 1 pm Brussels
meeting of peace movements from the European nuclear (host) nations (update 06.07.2018 with agenda and location)

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Invitation to the peace movements from the European nuclear (host) nations to a meeting in Brussels on Saturday 7th July 2018 (from 10 am to 1 pm), the meeting will take place in: De Kriekelaar Rue Gallait 86 B-1030 Schaerbeek It’s about 1 km or a 12 minute walk to the Brussels North Station For more details how to get there, see: http://www.dekriekelaar.be/fr/contact We propose the following agenda: 10:00 – 10:15 Greetings by Ludo de Brabander 10:15 – 10:30 Round … Continue reading →

Researchers against EU military research – Sign the pledge

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As you know the European Commission in 2017 took the unprecedented step by proposing a European military research programme of 40 billion euros for the next ten years. The establishment of a EU military research programme points towards an unprecedented acceleration in the militarisation of the EU and will divert funds from other research areas. These steps will not increase peace and security. On the contrary, they will only worsen global tensions. In the meantime, scientific research which might actually … Continue reading →

2018/05/12 New York
Two Minutes to Midnight – Chomsky, Ellsberg, Hong Duarte, Mian and others

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IPB and Partners to host International Conference on Nuclear Dangers and the Ban Treaty Hopes I am excited to announce an extraordinary peace and nuclear disarmament conference May 12 in New York city. It will feature, among other Noam Chomsky, Daniel Ellsberg, Tjara Cronberg, Sergio Duarte, Zia Mian, Christie Hong, Hiroshi Taka and others. Mark your calendars: May 12, 10 – 4 the Judson Memorial Church at 55 Washington Square South and Thompson Street. No fees involved. At this time … Continue reading →

2018/07/08 10-18h Brussels
Counter Summit “No to war – No to NATO”

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Counter Summit “No to war – No to NATO”  (last update 05/07/2018) Program Counter Summit: “No to war – no to NATO” Introduction As the world becomes more dangerous, the need for discussions and actions for peace has never been more vital. With militarism on the rise, the need for a global people’s alternative – of justice, sustainability and peace – has never been more urgent. NATO is pressing its members to spend 2% of GDP on military budgets to … Continue reading →

2018/07/07 – 15:00 h Brussels
Demonstration “Make PEACE Great Again”

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Protest March 2018 Make Peace Great Again 7 july 3 PM – Brussels North Station Trump will probably visit our country on 11 and 12 July for a NATO summit. On the agenda: more defence expenditure by all NATO countries, including Belgium. The Trump Not Welcome Platform calls on everyone to reclaim the streets on Saturday 7 July. We refuse to participate in this arms race at the expense of poverty reduction, social protection, the fight against climate change, humane … Continue reading →