peacebuilding & nonviolence

Veterans for Peace protesting against the opening of the DSEI arms fair

DSEI arms fair opens to public condemnation

The DSEI arms fair has opened in London, as a poll reveals that such events are opposed by a majority of the British public.

Active nonviolence disrupts arms fair set-up

Nonviolent resistance is continuing to impede the setting up of the DSEI arms fair at the Excel Centre in east London.

Protests at the entrance to DSEI, 2 September 2019

Arms fair set-up met with nonviolent resistance

Lorries transporting equipment for London's DSEI arms fair have been held up by people nonviolently blocking the road.

Protest and celebration outside the Royal Courts of Justice

UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia are unlawful, declares Court of Appeal

In a major development, the Court of Appeal has ruled that UK ministers broke the law in licensing arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

British people won't support war with Iran, says Peace Pledge Union

The PPU has predicted that the majority of people in the UK will not support any attempt by the British government to go to war with Iran.

Melanie Strickland addressing PPU conference

Our solidarity must be real, say pacifist activists

Peace Pledge Union members have challenged themselves to ensure that they live up to their values within their own organisation, and act in solidarity with people around the world.

Local to Global: Join us on 1st June

We inivite you to join us in London on Satuday 1st June for Local to Global: Solidarity for Peace. This is the annual conference of the Peace Pledge Union.

Jay Sutherland speaking at the Conscientious Objectors' Day ceremony in London

Young people pledge to resist militarism on Conscientious Objectors' Day

Young people in the UK have marked International Conscientious Objectors' Day by insisting that they will resist militarism in everyday life.

Conscientious objectors' memorial stone in Tavistock Square, London

Events around the world will mark Conscientious Objectors' Day

British cities including London and Edinburgh will be among the places around the world that will mark International Conscientious Objectors' Day tomorrow (Wednesday 15 May).

Last chance! Stand for election to the Peace Pledge Union's Council

Would you like to be part of determining the PPU's policies, strategy and direction? Are you a PPU member? Have you been a member for at least a year?

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