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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Wear a white poppy - Stand up for peace in troubled times

Statement by the Peace Pledge Union

Around the world today, we are witnessing the greatest intensity of war and violence so far this century.

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Peace Pledge Union marks its 90th anniversary with a fresh pledge for the future

As it marks its 90th year, the Peace Pledge Union (PPU) has reiterated its commitment to strive for a world without war.

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BBC broadcast anti-war music by pacifist composer… But we can't say so

A highlight of this year's Proms Concerts season was a performance of the War Requiem, a large-scale work by renowned 20th Century British composer Benjamin Britten (Prom 37, Saturday 17th August).
 

Weapons for war crimes, climate destruction and extreme noise pollution: Just a normal day at the Farnborough International Airshow

As military planes roared over the Farnborough International Airshow – the very same planes currently bombing Gaza – peace campaigners and local residents gathered outside to show their disgust at the arms trade.

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Declining interest in Armed Forces Day welcomed by peace campaigners

Joint press release by ForcesWatch and the Peace Pledge Union

Peace campaigners have welcomed the news that there will be no national event for Armed Forces Day this year, as no local councils have come forward to host it.

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D-Day 80th anniversary is a time for reflection on the human cost of war, not celebration

On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, peace campaigners have called for remembrance of all victims of war in a spirit of reflection, rather than celebration.

War is a crime against humanity: Returning to the Peace Pledge amid escalating violence and insecurity

Currently, we seem to be confronted by increasingly dire and desperate news on a daily basis. The recent airstrike by Israeli forces in Rafah, the growing risk of genocide in Sudan, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and now further US-UK air strikes in Yemen.

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Pacifists pledge to resist national service, if scheme is implemented

British pacifists have said they will refuse to join or in any way support the military under the Tories’ plans to reintroduce national service, if the scheme is ever implemented.

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