Following the International Summit for Peace in Ukraine , the IPB calls on civil society organizations in all countries to join a Week of Global Mobilization for Peace in Ukraine from Saturday 30th September to Sunday – 8th October 2023. The common goal is to call an immediate ceasefire and peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
We kindly request your support in sharing this news with other organizations and especially with Nobel Peace Laureates from across the globe to rally behind this nomination. Together, our collective voices in support of conscientious objection can protect those who selflessly put their lives on the line to defend their beliefs and compatriots who reject war and violence.
Pacific Peace Conference and Australian Speaking Tour of Pacific Peace Network activists
Australia – From July 28th to the 4th August 2023, a delegation of Pacific Peace activists participated in a one-day conference in Brisbane then went on to speak at events in Sydney Canberra and Darwin. The peace delegation visit coincided with the largest ever US led Talisman Sabre exercise...
INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN #protection4olga
PROTECTION AND ASYLUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER OLGA KARATCH #protection4olga German, French and Italian below August 23nd 2023 Following the denial of political asylum by the Lithuanian authorities for the Belarusian peace builder and human rights defender Olga Karatch (Volha Karach), the...
Campaign for a Global Ban on Weaponized Drones
International organizations are uniting their efforts to advocate for a Campaign for a Global Ban on Weaponized Drones, and the International Peace Bureau stands as one of the endorsing organizations. Unveiled in June during our International Summit for Peace in Ukraine held in Vienna, and...
Monitoring Report on the Situation of Belarusian Refugees in Lithuania
Regrettably, a concerning situation is unfolding in Lithuania, involving the rights of Belarusian refugees escaping the Lukashenko regime and compulsory military service. In collaboration with Our House, we aim to provide you with their observational findings and recommendations for addressing the...
The NPT PrepCom 2023: IPB Side Events
From July 31 to August 3, 2023, the IPB had the pleasure of hosting three hybrid side events during the 2023 NPT Preparatory Committee at the United Nations in Vienna, Austria. These events aimed to foster the understanding of the challenges posed by nuclear weapons in the current political climate...
Commemorating the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with Sama Dilaut Documentary Screening
Embracing the significance of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, we had the privilege to partake in the thoughtfully organized film screening hosted by the Philippine Embassy in Berlin, featuring Sama Dilaut Documentary Film. This documentary delved into the lives of the...
A nuclear weapon-free, peaceful and just world – Solidarity and actions of civil society
Message by Sean Conner, Executive Director, International Peace Bureau (IPB) 2023 World Conference against A and H Bombs International Meeting – Session III August 5, 2023 It is fundamentally impossible to have a peaceful and just world without the elimination of all nuclear weapons. The use or...
Monday with Yurii
Let’s start the week with Yurii, debunking myths and providing updates on his case. “I will not run from my home and my country; if I am sent to prison for pacifism, I will find a way to be useful for peace-loving Ukraine even in prison. I will think, write, and seek ways to contribute...
The International Peace Bureau (IPB) Has Announced its Intention to Nominate Three Remarkable Organizations with a Focus on the Right to Conscientious Objection for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3 August 2023 The International Peace Bureau(IPB) Has Announced its Intention to Nominate Three Remarkable Organizations with a Focus on the Right to Conscientious Objection for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Berlin, Germany – The International Peace Bureau (IPB) has announced our...