Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's call for Israel to drop a nuclear bomb on Gaza is beyond outrageous—it's a horrifying embrace of #genocide. Calling for peace isn't radical—proposing nuclear genocide is.
World BEYOND War
Public Policy Offices
Charlottesville, Virginia 2,333 followers
We are a global nonviolent movement educating and mobilizing to end war and establish a just and sustainable peace.
About us
Founded in 2014, World BEYOND War is a global grassroots network of volunteers, activists, and allied organizations advocating for the abolition of war and its replacement with an alternative global security system based on peace, nonviolence, and demilitarization. Our work debunks the myths that war is inevitable, just, necessary, or beneficial. Our peace education programs lay out the strategies needed to demilitarize security, manage conflict nonviolently, and cultivate a culture of peace. Our grassroots campaigns focus on weapons divestment and closing military bases around the world. Our offerings include webinars, podcasts, conferences, mapping militarism charts, online courses, books, articles, an online study and discussion guide, peace almanac, and much more. Members in 175 countries have signed the Declaration of Peace.
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https://worldbeyondwar.org/
External link for World BEYOND War
- Industry
- Public Policy Offices
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- anti-war organizing, grassroots organizing, advocacy, peace education, divestment, close military bases, research, coalition-building, intersectional organizing, culture of peace, nonviolence, volunteering, grassroots lobbying, movement-building, petitioning, conferences, training, and campaigning
Locations
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Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, US
Employees at World BEYOND War
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Marc Eliot Stein
Technology Director at World BEYOND War
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Salma Yusuf
Senior International Consultant - Human Rights, Governance; Rule of Law; Democratization, Transitional Justice and Peace, Diversity and Inclusion;…
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Rachel Small
Social and environmental justice advocate. Community builder, youth worker, artist, performer, wordsmith, & facilitator.
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LIZ REMMERSWAAL
World Beyond War Vice President, Co-chair Pacific Peace Network, World Beyond War Aotearoa Co-ordinator.
Updates
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#ICYMI As the genocide unfolds in Gaza, 6 Israeli military personnel are quietly receiving training in Britain. The UK Ministry of Defence remains tight-lipped, refusing to disclose the nature of their training or their whereabouts.
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Crackdowns on-campus protests claim to combat #antisemitism but are part of a right-wing agenda to curb academic #freedom and free speech. This isn't about safety; it's an autocratic move to silence dissent and reshape public discourse.
Campus protest crackdowns claim to be about antisemitism – but they’re part of a rightwing plan
theguardian.com
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WBW needs your help! Here’s the reality: Our limited budget is stretched to its breaking point. We urgently need your support for staff salaries, educational programs, and anti-war initiatives. Every dollar makes a difference! buff.ly/3ycY9la
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In April, Ukraine witnessed over 700 civilian casualties—129 lives lost and 574 injured. 90% occurred in Ukrainian-controlled areas. War spares no one, extending even into Russia, with strikes causing casualties and damage in Belgorod. It's time to end this madness! https://buff.ly/3UXiljX
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The world is at a critical juncture, and it's time for our voices to be heard. President #Biden's massive #weapons shipments raise serious concerns. Let's choose diplomacy over destruction! SIGN & SHARE the petition! https://buff.ly/3UGVCr7
No More Weapons Shipments - World BEYOND War
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#ICYMI Whistleblower David McBride was silenced for exposing Australian #warcrimes in Afghanistan. 5 years 8 months for seeking truth and justice. https://lnkd.in/drA-aBP4
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War isn't the answer. Unarmed Civilian Defense is. Our new online course dives into the power of nonviolent resistance in conflict zones. Learn from experts, gain practical skills, and see how UCD can make a difference! More info: https://buff.ly/3WKl7ue
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NATO spreads nuclear weapons under the guise of defense, while nuclear energy projects fuel weapons ambitions. Is this safeguarding peace or courting disaster? https://buff.ly/3WInhKN #nuclearban #NoToNATO
NATO Spreads Nuclear Weapons, Energy, and Risk - World BEYOND War
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Israeli soldiers jeer amid the ruins of Al-Azhar University in Gaza, a chilling display of #Scholasticide. This is not just destruction. It's an assault on knowledge, a perpetuation of #warcrimes.