24 August 2022 not only marked 6 months since the illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russia but also coincided with Ukraine’s national day, the 31st anniversary of Ukraine’s independance from Russia. At a meeting of the UN Security … Continue reading →
We give below a brief outline of the history behind Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. In addition, you can hear a panel of guests talking about the deep history of the origins of the Slavic nations and the myth-making around … Continue reading →
There are growing fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. How likely is full-scale war? What is President Putin’s strategy? And what is the likely end-game? The BBC podcast “Why Putin has his sights on Ukraine” explores these issues. Listen … Continue reading →
There is currently a lot of talk in the United States about a new civil war starting, prompted by Donald Trump’s lies about winning the last presidential election. It is not as implausible as it might sound, given the amount … Continue reading →
War School is a film about the battle for the hearts and minds of Britain’s children. The producers of the film describe it as follows: Set against the backdrop of Remembrance the controversial and challenging documentary reveals how, faced with unprecedented opposition … Continue reading →
World BEYOND War is a global nonviolent movement to end war and establish a just and sustainable peace. We aim to create awareness of popular support for ending war and to further develop that support. We work to advance the … Continue reading →
United Nations Association Coventry Branch has created two workshops for schools on behalf of the Coventry Schools Peace & Justice Forum. The first workshop deals with the topic of War, and focuses on the life of a child soldier. This … Continue reading →
In 2014 the West Midlands Pension Fund (WMPF) held investments in four manufacturers of cluster bombs. Their investments come from Council Tax money, collected across the West Midlands region. But the 2010 Cluster Munitions (Prohibition) Act forbids all forms of support … Continue reading →
Locations of ongoing conflicts worldwide updated July 2017 Major wars, 10,000 or more deaths in current or past year Wars, 1,000–9,999 deaths in current or past year Minor conflicts, 100–999 deaths in current or past year Skirmishes and clashes, fewer … Continue reading →
Project Proposal 1.1 As a positive legacy of the Coventry Blitz, Coventry is proud to be known as the City of Peace and Reconciliation and of the welcome it offers to people from all over the world. Today, Coventry has … Continue reading →