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Peace Pledge Union releases new strategy

The Peace Pledge Union (PPU) is the UK's oldest secular pacifist organisation. Ninety years ago, the PPU was founded when Dick Sheppard put out a call for people to sign the Peace Pledge. Signing the Pledge remains the basis of PPU membership to this day:

The PPU 90th Anniversary Winter Appeal

We are witnessing the greatest intensity of war and violence so far this century. The destruction of Gaza continues unabated, as the conflict spirals out into the wider region, leaving thousands dead in Lebanon and threatening all-out war with Iran.

White poppy wreath next to red poppy wreaths

White poppies increasingly included in official remembrance events

White poppies are becoming an established part of a growing number of official remembrance events across the UK.

Decolonising Remembrance: White poppy wearers call for recognition of victims of colonial wars

This Remembrance Sunday, white poppy wearers are calling for the victims of colonial conflicts to be remembered alongside other victims of war.

Remembrance white poppies educational resource

More students and teachers drawn to white poppy at a time of escalating conflict

More white poppies are being ordered for schools, universities and other educational settings in the run up to Remembrance Day this year, following increased interest from students and teachers.