Press Releases

On May 24, 2015, thirty international women peacemakers from around the world will walk with Korean women, north and south, to call for an end to the Korean War and for a new beginning for a reunified Korea. We will…

In a 17 April letter to the United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, the Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif set out a four-step Yemen Peace Plan: 1. an immediate ceasefire ending all foreign military attacks; 2. humanitarian assistance; 3.…

The Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)  affirm support for passage of Bangsamoro law, stated in a release dated February 12, 2015 by the Philippines government press office (Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace…

By Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament. The Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU), the world body of over 160 parliaments, today adopted a resolution Cyber warfare: A serious threat to peace and global security, following a year of consultations by the…

Booklet: 10 Lessons from Fukushima Reducing risks and protecting communities from nuclear disasters Booklet We have created a booklet entitled “10 Lessons from Fukushima: Reducing risks and protecting communities from nuclear disasters”. This booklet, which is based upon the experiences…

Congratulations to Angola, the 164th State to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty. Now if we could only persuade China, Korea, India, Iran, Israel, Pakistan and the USA to do likewise. ANGOLA RATIFIES THE COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR-TEST-BAN TREATY Vienna, 20 March…

“Tanks? No, thanks” Statement by the Humanist Movement about the planned crossing of the US army across Czech Republic territory In a few days a large US army convoy will be crossing the Czech Republic. More than one hundred armored…

Hello friends! In Buenos Aires we are in campaign until 26/04. There are simultaneous and mandatory open primaries. This means we need 30,000 votes (1.5%) to surpass this instance and participate in the general elections of 05/07. We hope, based…

Statement by United for Peace and Justice The Ukraine conflict continues to fester, raising tensions in the region to levels not seen since the Cold War. Now the warring parties have agreed to a ceasefire and an approach to further…

THE HAGUE, 18 March 2015 – On 22 March 2015 we celebrate World Water Day. Everyone has a right to safe water and sanitation. How can we make sure that people who get water and sanitation services, also keep them?…