Peace

➡️ Peace & Nonviolence - Diplomacy, De-escalation & Disarmament

What would it take to achieve world peace? Who is preventing it? What are the drivers for conflict, forever wars, and human suffering? Is conscientious objection possible?

The right to peace is a fundamental human right. Despite this, more than 56 countries are currently plagued by violent conflict. Citizens and taxpayers are always the first to lose as the inevitable death, destruction, and devastation ensues.

Military budgets bloat with record funding year on year. Meanwhile, peaceful solutions through dialogue, negotiation, and structural change remain an underfunded afterthought.

Jump straight to our resources on ➡️ Peace

Explore our comprehensive guides on -

• Nonviolence & Nonviolent Action

• Peace Movements & NGOs

• Conscientious Objectors & War Resisters

• Peacebuilding, mediation & reconciliation

• Peace Education, Studies & Research

• Exemplary Champions of Peace

• Peace Prizes

• Peace Awareness & Memorial Days

• The GDAMs Campaign

• Conflict Regions, Fragile States, the Military & Nuclear Disarmament

We aim to spread reliable information throughout the peace and nonviolence movement, educate, network, and inspire. To achieve peace, we must compete against high-level corruption, the global arms trade, injustices, human rights abuses, and persecution - often at risk to our personal safety.

Through diplomacy, the combined efforts of peace groups, and peace education, it is possible to work together with law and order and governmental institutions for a more peaceful world.

With over 13,000 links on peacebuilding, this essential peace guide from Better World Info has all the answers in one place. This does not include links to military, weapons and conflict regions - making a total of over 125,000 peace-related links.

German speakers can visit our partner site, Bessere Welt Info, where you will find over 7,000 resources in our category Frieden.

“An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind” - Mahatma Gandhi.

Where Can I Find Peace News?

Better World Info has chosen the best selection of magazines, blogs, and newsletters for you to stay up-to-date and informed on the latest issues in peacebuilding, movements and campaigns. Follow our up-to-the-minute news from peace experts and top peace organisations with our excellent peace Twitter list.

Find essential background information on key themes such as calls for a peace tax and disarmament. Explore the inspiring work of excellent peace initiatives such as GCOMS, Uniting for Peace, World Beyond War, and the Ministry of Peace.

Learn about important peace events and documentaries raising awareness of the importance of peace and nonviolence in conflict resolution.

Nonviolence for Social & Political Change

Creating a culture of peace through nonviolence is a proven way to foster long-lasting, sustainable peace. Learn about the organisations promoting nonviolence as a first-choice solution and where to find up-to-date news on the topic. Explore examples of many nonviolent success stories throughout history and the pacifists behind them.

Explore the concept of pacifism and find information on nonviolence training, recommended books, various movements, direct action and civil disobedience.

Nonviolent solutions should be the main and first approach to conflict resolution. Only then can we avoid endless human suffering, defund the military, and prevent needless destruction.

How to Find Peace Groups Near Me

Are you looking to get more involved in peace work, network with others, contribute your time, money, or simply educate yourself on the incredible work of these peace movements? Explore local and national organisations and find out how you can start making a difference.

With over 3,000 links to peace directories, alliances, philanthropic foundations, volunteer opportunities, and religious organisations, you needn’t look any further. Search by country or region to find organisations near you.

What is Conscientious Objection?

Conscientious objectors say NO to war. By refusing to participate in military service or to bear arms on moral, religious or ethical grounds, these brave war resisters send a powerful statement to governments. Historically, these people have been treated harshly, abused, and imprisoned, especially those who refuse compulsory military service.

Find information by country on anti-militarist organisations, campaigns, deserters, religious groups, protests, and courageous individuals who have said no to giant war industries. Special highlights can be found on countries such as Turkey, Ukraine, Russia, the USA, and Korea.

How Can We Build Peace?

The ultimate goal of peacebuilding is the nonviolent resolution of conflict, and transforming the conditions that started them. Methods aim to construct long-lasting respect, understanding, and open dialogue, tackling the cultural and structural conditions which created tensions in the first place.

Explore topics such as violence prevention, conflict mediation, reconciliation, unarmed peacekeeping, and international and European volunteering services for those looking to get involved. Peace workers will find this resource especially useful.

Despite the proven success of peaceful solutions in ending and preventing violence, the U.S. military budget for 2024 was $824 billion, with more than one million people in active military duty. The U.S. Peace Corps budget for the same year was $495 million, accounting for less than 1% of the foreign operations budget.

"The world is over-armed and peace is under-funded" - Ban Ki-Moon.

Peace Research & Peace Studies

In order to fully understand, analyse, and identify areas of concern, peace and conflict research is essential. This extensive directory of peace research institutes, partnerships, associations, books, and journals is organised by region. It offers an excellent overview of peace research and is a great resource for finding vital statistics and facts. Use this tool to network with other scientists, lecturers, study programs, and peace centres worldwide.

Peace education is an essential tool in conflict and violence prevention. By integrating peace into childhood education, we can nurture responsible, open-minded citizens with the skills to show empathy, kindness, and tolerance.

Better World Info gives you access to all the resources, organisations, courses, and projects to enable effective peace education in today's classrooms and lecture halls. Peace studies allow us to understand the root causes of conflict, and to implement strategies to prevent and end them without violence in a sustainable and just manner.

Discover the many fields of peace academia, such as research and conflict transformation, and the brilliant institutes that offer these courses.

What are the Main Peace Prizes?

Learn about the most important peace prizes which honour deserving individuals and initiatives for their contributions to the global peace movement. Awards such as the Nobel Prize for Peace and the Sean MacBride Peace Prize support the invaluable work of peacebuilders and nonviolence advocates.

Through funding and publicity, these prizes help raise the profile of peace work and the dire need for more of it! Better World Info offers an excellent resource on these prizes and their inspiring laureates throughout the years.

Peacemakers, Activists & Nonviolence Advocates

Explore our extensive category on the most influential champions of peace – past and present. For endless inspiration, look no further than these individuals who have dedicated their lives to securing and maintaining peace, stability, and democracy. Fighting against corrupt institutions, dictatorships, greed, hate, and fear - often at risk to their own well-being.

Through protest, politics, religion, journalism, activism, and education, selfless individuals such as Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Thich Nhat Hanh, Megan Rice, Kathy Kelly, and Jan Oberg have kept the light shining bright even in the darkest times.

Sustainable Peace for a Better World

Better World Info's platform for peace activists is here to support your organisation, campaign, and the fight for peace. By providing the vital information needed, a space for peace initiatives to network, and by raising the profile of these excellent projects, we hope to be a catalyst for long-lasting change.

We are an excellent information hub for events, celebrations, protests, and commemorations for days such as Hiroshima Day, International Day of Peace, International Day of Non-Violence, and many others. Made specifically for campaigners, peacemakers, negotiators, activists, and concerned citizens, you will find everything you need on peace in one place. - Input from experts and activists is welcome!

Let's work together to provide peace education for our children, effective nonviolent alternatives, research for successful peace strategies, promote peace funding, and create a global culture of peace.

"Peace is the only battle worth waging" - Albert Camus.

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Author: Rachael Mellor, 25.11.22 (Updated 26.04.25) licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

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