Investing in Peace: IPB’s Role in Challenging EU Militarization at the European Left’s Summer University
Article from August 2024 The European Left and its foundation transform!europe held their Summer University in Mieres del Camino (Spain) on July 11th, 12th, and 13th. Chloé Meulewaeter, the GCOMS coordinator at the International Peace Bureau (IPB), participated in the plenary titled:...
SIGN THE CALL – Lex Innocentium (Law of the Innoncents), 21 Century
We invite you to join us as a signatory of Lex Innocentium, 21st Century and lend your voice to this global call for an end to war. Inspired by the original Lex Innocentium (Law of the Innocents), first proclaimed at the Synod of Birr in Ireland in AD 697, this renewed declaration stands against war...
Civil Society Statement on Calling for the Commencement of Preparations for the UN’s Fourth Special Session on Disarmament
UNGA First Committee on Disarmament and International Security Delivered by Rafi Chowdhury, International Peace Bureau Chairperson, distinguished delegates, I present this statement on behalf of 175 civil society representatives and a coalition of organizations from around the world. We...
Nobel Peace Prize 2024 Award to Nihon Hidankyo and the Fight Against Nuclear Weapons
Statement by Alain ROUY, National Secretary of the “Mouvement de la Paix” (France), Vice-President of the International Peace Bureau The award of the Nobel Peace Prize 2024 to the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo is a well-deserved reward for the hibakushas who have been warning against the use...
Common Security in the Indo- Pacific Region
14 October 2024 – In collaboration with the Campaign for Peace, Disarmament, and Common Security, and the dedicated efforts of an international working group of scholars and peace leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, the U.S., and Europe, we are proud to share the Common Security Report in the...