Introduction Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) that employs Unarmed Civilian Protection. Their mission is to protect civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies, build peace side-by-side with local communities, and advocate for the wider adoption of these approaches to safeguard human lives and dignity. NP holds Special Consultative Status with the… Read More
Introduction Civilian-based defence or social defence describes non-military action by a society or social group, particularly in a context of a sustained campaign against outside attack or dictatorial rule – or preparations for such a campaign in the event of external attack or usurpation. There are various near-synonyms, including “non-violent defence”, “civilian defence” and “defence… Read More
Introduction A peace movement is a social movement which seeks to achieve ideals such as the ending of a particular war (or wars) or minimising inter-human violence in a particular place or situation. They are often linked to the goal of achieving world peace. Some of the methods used to achieve these goals include advocacy… Read More
Introduction An anti-war movement (also antiwar) is a social movement, usually in opposition to a particular nation’s decision to start or carry on an armed conflict, unconditional of a maybe-existing just cause. The term anti-war can also refer to pacifism, which is the opposition to all use of military force during conflicts, or to anti-war… Read More
Introduction Peace One Day is a non-profit organisation whose objective is to institutionalise the International Day of Peace. It was founded in 1999 by British documentary filmmaker and actor Jeremy Gilley. Brief History In 1999 Jeremy Gilley desired there be one single day when all countries vowed not to wage war: a worldwide ceasefire and… Read More
Introduction The Asia-Pacific Peace Research Association is the Regional Association of International Peace Research Association (IPRA). It is an international non-governmental organisation of peace researchers, peace educators and peace advocates. The Asian Peace Research Association was established on 05 December 1980, at the closing of the conference on Asian Peace Research in the Global Context… Read More
Introduction The International Peace Research Association is a global network of academics. It was founded in 1964 and promotes peace by supporting national organisations, hosting conferences, publishing and supporting the publication of peace-promoting journals. Refer to Peace and Justice Studies Association and Asia-Pacific Peace Research Association. Organisation The International Peace Research Association was founded in… Read More
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