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GDAMS 2026 - Global Days of Action on Military Spending | April 10 – May 9

Since 2011, the Global Days of Action event has sparked worldwide discussions on reallocating military spending to social needs, environmental protection, and peace. It coincides with the annual SIPRI Report on military expenditures. Rising violence in Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Iran, and over 30 other conflicts in the global south is driven by increased militarisation and nationalist narratives.

GDAMS 2026 - Global Days of Action on Military Spending | April 10 – May 9
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World Beyond War

World Beyond War is a global nonviolent movement dedicated to ending war and establishing a just and sustainable peace. The organization focuses on educating the public about the destructiveness of warfare and militarism while advocating for alternative approaches that can resolve conflicts without violence. They challenge the notion that war is necessary for security or an inevitable part of human nature. Instead, they promote a vision of security based on cooperation and the fulfilment of basic human needs.

World Beyond War
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IPB World Peace Congress – Barcelona, 2021

The second ever International Peace Bureau World Congress will be taking place from October 15th-17th. An incredible networking event for international peace and justice movements providing a space for 40 countries to gather, share and discuss key global challenges – including peace, disarmament, gender issues, LGBTQIA+, racism, human rights, the refugee crisis and the global climate crisis. A chance to reimagine the world and take action for peace and justice.

IPB World Peace Congress – Barcelona, 2021