International Peace Bureau

WOMEN´S AND RALLY TO BAN THE BOMB
JUNE 17th | New York City

The Ban Treaty – Next Steps: Sign and Ratify
14 Jul 2017
Dear friends of peace, Dear colleagues, A historical document was adopted by 122 states at the UN on July 7th: the treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons. For many years we have been working for and promoted Continue reading
G20 in Hamburg – pathetic
12 Jul 2017
One day after and some rest one may finally ask the question what did the summit achieve for whom politically? This is the attempt approaching the reality of the G20 summit. It will name the Continue reading
CISP Kazakhstan: The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
11 Jul 2017
On July 7, 2017 the text of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons was approved at the UN Headquarters in New York City during the final session of negotiations on the development of Continue reading

The International Peace Bureau is dedicated to the vision of a World Without War. Our current main programme centres on Disarmament for Sustainable Development and within this, our focus is mainly on the reallocation of military expenditure. We believe that by reducing funding for the military sector, significant amounts of money could be released for social projects, domestically or abroad, which could lead to the fulfillment of real human needs and the protection of the environment. At the same time, we support a range of disarmament campaigns and supply data on the economic dimensions of weapons and conflicts. Our campaigning work on nuclear disarmament began already in the 1980s.

Our 300 member organisations in 70 countries, together with individual members, form a global network, bringing together knowledge and campaigning experience in a common cause. We link experts and advocates working on similar issues in order to build strong civil society movements.

IPB has had Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council since 1977. We also have associate status with the Department of Public Information.

IPB plays a central role in the Geneva-based NGO Committee for Disarmament, a committee of CONGO, the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Status with ECOSOC. There are sister committees in New York and Vienna. Together we follow various disarmament negotiations, within and outside the UN.

We are a Nobel Peace Laureate (1910); over the years, 13 of our officers have been recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Read more about us in the IPB brochure, available in English, French, Russian , German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese and our Activity Reports, published annually.

FUNDING
For our work to flourish, a firm financial base is essential. IPB is constantly in need of financial assistance. Your donations, sponsorship or legacy are therefore most welcome.

Major grants:
IPB is grateful for recent financial support from the following institutions:

Rissho Kosei-kai Donate-a-Meal movement (Japan)
Polden-Puckham Charitable Foundation (UK)
J Leon Charitable Fund (UK)

Small grants:
We have also received small grants from:

Tides Foundation (USA)
Elfi-Gmachl-Stiftung Atomfreie Zukunft (Austria)
Fundación Cultura de Paz (Spain)
ChameleonJohn.com (USA), an online coupons company
Discountrue (UK), a website providing promo codes
AdvancedWriters (USA), assignment writing service
Travel Ticker (USA), a fast-growing online hotel booking platform
MyKidNeedsThat.com (USA), a parental resource for educational toys for children
Dealslands UK– Grab UK Latest Vouchers
Dealhack – coupons, promo codes, and sales for popular brands

Our Berlin world congress 2016 is supported by a range of German funders.

Note: All donations are tax-deductible; IPB is a non-profit association registered under Swiss law.