Who we are

The International Peace Bureau is dedicated to the vision of a World Without War.

Founded in 1891, we are one of the world’s oldest peace networks and a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (1910), and an internationally recognised global reference.

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.

Vision

A world without war and violent conflict, based in a positive, just, and sustainable peace.

Mission

To promote peace, justice, and cooperation and understanding between individuals, movements, and institutions, and to develop and promote non-violent, peaceful solutions to actual and potential future conflicts.

General Aims:

To strengthen, unite, and amplify voices and movements for peace around the world for more effective, coordinated, and solidarity action for peace, from the grassroots to the international level.
To advocate for the inclusion and active involvement of civil society in peace processes and nonviolent conflict resolution.
To deepen global awareness and understanding of the consequences of and peaceful alternatives to war and militarism, as well as the role and tools of civil society.
To advocate for and support the development and reformation of international mechanisms and institutions for peace, justice, and cooperation.
To articulate the necessity of peace as part of the broader movement for justice and to strengthen the connections between peace and peace-adjacent movements.

Our Numbers:

130+ Years of Peacebuilding
400+ Organisational Members
100+ Countries Worldwide
1000+ Individual Members
15 Nobel Peace Prize Laureates
45 Board and Council Members from 33 Countries
50+ IPB’s Seán MacBride Prize Awardees

Some of our Campaigns:

Our programmes and actions centre on Disarmament for Sustainable Development and within this, our focus is mainly on the reallocation of military expenditure through our Global Campaign on Military Spending (GCOMS). 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.

Another important focus of our work is Common Security. You can learn more here.

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.