Nonviolence

As we celebrate the contributions of Martin Luther King Jr., particularly his role in advancing civil rights through nonviolent activism, we are reminded of the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice. Many people use this day to reflect on…

How do we put into words how we feel? It’s hard and painful, but we felt that it was important to try. This ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is long overdue. This brutal war has cost us a price no…

Our hearts have been torn apart every single day over the past 466 days of unimaginable devastation, fear, and loss. Yet, amidst this, we are profoundly thankful to be alive to witness this day. A day when so many will…

Today Jehovah’s Witness Volodymyr Baranov was placed to pre-trial detention by Darnitsky District Court of Kyiv, judge Olha Prosalova. The court decided he could be released on the bail 180 000 UAH. It was not a public hearing, I was…

The Global Nonviolent Action Database details some 40 cases of mass movements overcoming tyrants through strategic nonviolent campaigns. By George Lakey With Donald Trump set to take office after a fear-mongering campaign that reignited concerns about his desire to become…

“The Ka-PEACE-tahan: Cultivating a Culture of Peace” Poster-Making Competition by  Karina Lagdameo Santillan and Genevieve Balance Kupang A pre-World March for Peace and Non-violence event was held, organized by the Supreme Student Council of Baguio Central University. The council was…

January 6, 2025. Manila, Philippines. Late last night at 11 pm Manila time, the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-violence held its closing ceremonies in San Jose, Costa Rica. This after traveling for three months, marching across the world,…

An intense day of activities marked the return of the Third World March for Peace and Nonviolence to San José, Costa Rica, from where it had started on 2 October last year. The day was conceived as a journey through…

Criticism of the way in which the mass media treat information is increasingly widespread. This disapproval is by no means unfounded, as commercial and geopolitical interests have twisted the character and meaning of much of the content in circulation, turning…

Several times I have heard Pressenza referred to as ‘that blog’, ‘the Pressenza magazine’, the website and other inaccurate names that have made me reflect on the nature and manner in which Pressenza presents itself to its readers. It is…