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 400 member organisations in 100 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, 14 of our officers have been recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize.
You can also read more about us in the former IPB brochure, available in English, French, Russian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese and our Activity Reports, published annually.
IPB is an equal opportunity employer. Download our full policy statement here.
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.
We benefit from fiscal sponsorship in the USA from the AJ Muste Memorial Institute, New York.
We are supported in Germany via the International Peace Bureau Support Association (Unterstützung des Internationalen Friedensbüros e.V.), which was founded with the purpose of supporting IPB’s work.
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)
We have also received small grants
Our Berlin world congress 2016 was supported by a range of German funders.