please find here a first set of pictures from the NATO protests in Brussels:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lucaswirl/albums/72157698902974735 (Lucas Wirl)
Stop rearmament in the Nordic countries
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 →
EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN NO B61-12 / NO F-35 (EN/PT/DE/SP)
This video was presented at the workshop on the counter summit no to war – no to NATO 2018, July 8th in Brussels.
Eindrücke von der Demonatration in Brüssel
Impressions from the manifestation in Brussels 07.07.2018
This video is partly in English and partly in German
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
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
Moorfleeter Deich
moorfleeter-deich-2019.pdf
Continue reading →Stop the wars and not the refugees!
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
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
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”
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
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
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.
Bestellungen an: oder über Website www.zeitung-gegen-den-krieg.de
Orders for the newspaper from outside Germany are also possible via
Q & A about NATO
Thanks Ria Verjauw and Dave Webb for their work.
The purpose of this Q&A
To provide information and highlight the major aspects of NATO. (June 2018) Continue reading →
Danger of war – with unforeseeable military consequences – we will come together on the streets
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
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)
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
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 →
https://popularresistance.org/event/make-peace-great-again/
2018/05/12 New York
Two Minutes to Midnight – Chomsky, Ellsberg, Hong Duarte, Mian and others
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”
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”
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 →
2018/07/11+12 Brussels
Call to non violent direct actions against the next NATO summit
In response to the call-out from peace movements, and within the Nonviolent direct action framework, we invite everyone to take action against the next NATO summit which already has the taste for blood, by organising non violent direct actions to blockade or disrupt the summit. The list of targets we have suggested all have a direct link with NATO and its functioning, and the very holding of the summit. Let us be creative, radical, numerous and in solidarity with all … Continue reading →
WBW Endorsement of NO to NATO Call for international actions
WBW Endorsement of NO to NATO Call for international actions against the NATO Summit, Brussels July 11-12, 2018 Dear sisters and brothers, World Beyond War fully embraces the call for international actions against the NATO Summit scheduled for Brussels, July 11-12. We advocate for major reductions in military spending We pledge opposition to NATO’s nuclear role and all nuclear weapons. We urge our governments to sign the nuclear weapon ban treaty and to work towards nuclear disarmament We continue to … Continue reading →
2018/10/21-22 USA
2018 WOMEN’S MARCH ON THE PENTAGON
2018 WOMEN’S MARCH ON THE PENTAGON Give a Sh!t October 20 & 21, 2018 In response to the continuing march of military aggression by the USA and to put an antiwar agenda back on the table of activists, we are calling for an Women’s (and allies) March on the Pentagon tentatively sent for the 51st anniversary of the 1967 big antiwar event in DC and subsequent march on the Pentagon that had 50,000 people! Our demands are simple: The complete … Continue reading →
Minutes 2nd Meeting No to NATO Summit 25/03/2018 Brussels
2nd preparatory meeting for actions against the NATO summit 2018 March 25th, 2018 Brussels from 11:00 to 17:00 h Location: Kurdish Institute of Brussels – Rue Bonneels, 16 1210 Brussels. Present: members from the following initiatives/organizations: IPB (International Peace Bureau, Germany; Intern. Network No to war – no to NATO, Germany; Vrede vzw, Belgium; Oorlog is geen oplossing NL, Nederland; Movement Chretien pour la Paix (MCP), Belgium; C.S.O., Belgium; P.C.O.F. member du collect Non à l’OTAN, non à la guerre, … Continue reading →
2018/09/21-22 Toronto, Canada
WORLD BEYOND WAR’s Conference in Toronto
The conference will focus on how to design and build an alternative system of global governance – one in which peace is pursued by peaceful means. We will explore how the rule of law has been used both to restrain war and to legitimize it — and how we can re-design systems to abolish the institution of war and uphold human and ecological justice. Organizations are invited to sponsor, table at, and participate in the conference. Sponsorship includes perks like … Continue reading →
2018/05/12 New York
Conference Two Minutes to Midnight
Conference in New York Two Minutes to Midnight How Do We Move from Geopolitical Conflict to Nuclear Abolition? Saturday, May 12 10am – 4pm Judson Memorial Church, Assembly Hall, 229 Thompson St. (South of washingtonn Square Park) New York City. As a lead-up to the United Nations High Level Conference on Nuclear Disarmament (May 14-16), this conference is convened to analyse and warn about the current nuclear dangers, to raise the Ban Treaty and other disarmament initiatives, and to build … Continue reading →
2018/04/21-22 Geneva
IPB & ICAN campaigners meeting
IPB together with ICAN will held a campaigners meeting April 21 and 22 Geneva Press Club,Route de Ferney 106, Geneva
Continue reading → 2018/04/30 Geneva
Nuclear weapon free zone or zone free from weapons of mass destruction?
Side Event of the 2nd Preparatory Committee to the NPT Review Conference
Nuclear weapon free zone or zone free from weapons of mass destruction?:
Monday 30 April at 13:15 CET
For the second side event in cooperation with the Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament, IPB wants to shed a light on “Nuclear weapon free zone(s) or zone(s) free from weapons of mass destruction”. The focus will be on West Asia and North Africa.
The event will be held at the UNO Palais des Nations in Geneva.
More information see: www.ipb.org
2018/04/23-05/04 Geneva
2nd Preparatory Committee to the NPT Review Conference
2nd Preparatory Committee to the NPT Review Conference
Monday – Apr 23, 2018 – Friday – May 4, 2018
Location
United Nations Office at Geneva
2018/04/27 Geneva
Nuclear weapons in Europe:
Side Event of the 2nd Preparatory Committee to the NPT Review Conference Nuclear weapons in Europe Friday 27 April 10:00 CET The event “Nuclear weapons in Europe” will depict the status quo of nuclear weapons either held by European countries or stationed in Europe by foreign powers. In a time where nuclear weapons are modernised and renewed we need to take a closer look at their impact on the regions. Facing the rising tensions in the world we need to … Continue reading →
2018/07/25-29 Jeju Island, South Korea
5th Peace of the Sea Camp
The 5th Peace of the Sea Camp will be July 25-29, 2018 on Jeju Island, South Korea. This is the 5th annual camp; it has been held in Jeju, Okinawa, Taiwan, and Ishigaki, and activists in Jeju are hosting the camp again. Here is the link to the Peace of the Sea camp on Jeju Island, South Korea July 25-29, 2018. https://sites.google.com/site/peaceforthesea/ Camp Overview 1) Where: Gangjeong Village, Seongsan, Alddreu Airfield, etc. on Jeju Island 2) When: July 25-29, 2018 (4 … Continue reading →
Researchers against EU military research
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 →
2018/06/22-24 Oxford, UK
Global Network’s annual space conference
program now online
Oxford, UK Friday 22nd June – Sunday 24th June 2018.
LEAFLETS – FINAL March – Global Network Conference 2018.pdf
http://www.space4peace.org/actions/gnconf_2018.htm
Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space
2018/06/29 Ramstein, Germany
International meeting against foreign military bases
Friday June 29th start at 12.00 noon – 6.00 pm Church of Reconciliation, Leipziger Straße 5, 67663 Kaiserslautern Program of the international meeting against foreign military bases 11.00 am Opening and welcome (Kristine Karch) 11.15 am – 11.30 am Round of introduction Moderation: Ann Wright / Karl-Hein Peil 11.30 am -11.45 am What are the goals of our meeting? Aims and perspectives (Reiner Braun) 11.45 am – 1.00 pm No to military basis – experiences from actions (reports and discussion): … Continue reading →
2018/03/25 Brussels
second intern. preparatory meeting against NATO
update 19.03.2018 location and agenda is online !!! SAVE THE DATE !!!
March 25th, 2018 Brussels from 11:00 to 17:00 h
Location: Kurdish Institute of Brussels – Rue Bonneels, 16 1210 Brussels.
To get there: from station Brussels-midi take metro to Madou (line 2) – from there it’s a 10 minutes walk. Other option: It’s a twenty minute walk from Central Station. http://www.kurdishinstitute.be/contact-en/ Continue reading →
Call for international actions against the NATO Summit, Brussels July 11+12, 2018
updated version 21.02.2018
Make Peace Great Again! As the world becomes more dangerous by the day, the need for action 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. Since NATO’s last summit in 2017 we have seen an escalation of nuclear rhetoric between Trump and North Korea and frequent talk of the possibility of world war three. This is not … Continue reading →
