Séverine Autesserre is an award-winning author, peacebuilder, and researcher, as well as a Professor of Political Science at Barnard College, Columbia University. She is the author of The Trouble with […]
The project is aimed at building trust and mutual understanding between the Sydney communities from the Great Lakes region, which were damaged by years of conflicts in the region. Reconnecting […]
This event is hosted by the Sydney Peace & Justice Coalition which emerged during the 2002-03 campaign against the invasion of Iraq; and Australians for War Powers Reform which is […]
What sort of a future dare we imagine for Afghanistan and its people? If we step beyond the confines of the Western democratic project, of political Islam or other similar […]
We take for granted the right to publish and say whatever we want but that’s not a given in so many places. Around the world writers are persecuted for courageously […]
WILPF is presenting a conversation about the value of the National Action Plans that meet the UN Resolution 1325+. These Action Plans are calling for attention to help women have […]
We'd love you to drop in to mingle and chat with other Festival attendees. Share your stories and hopes for a peaceful future and yarn about what you have experienced […]
Launched in 1991, Creators of Peace is just one of several transformational programs of Initiatives of Change www.au.iofc.org/creators-of-peace, a global network of men and women from many different nations, cultures […]
‘Rosemary’s Way’ of Connection Hear the background story of the film ‘Rosemary’s Way’ …how for two decades, Rosemary Kariuki has helped refugee women in Sydney’s west, escape domestic violence, financial […]
Permaculture is a wholistic approach and can be an influence on creating community and recovering from trauma. For years Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute has been teaching its course in war-torn […]
Knitting Nannas presents 'Give Peace a Dance' The Knitting Nannas is a non-violent activist group, involved in revealing truths to motivate Australian citizens and politicians to take action resolving climate […]
Peacebuilding takes many forms. Across the Pacific and Asia, thousands of people and organisations dedicate themselves to preventing violence, negotiating peace and confronting the physical and human legacies of past […]
Facilitated by Tim Costello AO, this panel will explore how new approaches are required to address the climate crisis, and the challenges it creates to peace and security. The discussion […]
Join us for a lively, interactive discussion on what can be learned from successful grassroots peacebuilding strategies in the Democratic Republic of Congo and beyond. The panel will base their […]
International Volunteers for Peace presents a short film of interviews with returned volunteers showing how the experience opened their eyes and hearts. IVP is a member of two International Voluntary […]
In response to the growing awareness of the need for more widespread peace education at all levels, we started with a vision, within our own immediate context, ‘that students and educators […]
How can young people work for peace in their everyday life? ‘Peace’ can seem a daunting and intangible concept located in the realm of academia and global policies, with little […]
Marlene Cummins: Musician / Artist / Actor / Broadcaster / Story Teller and a Proud Guguyelandji and Woppaburra Woman. Marlene was born in the southwest Queensland town of Cunnamulla, and […]
At a time of escalating global crises, a peaceful world has never seemed more important, or felt so far away. But as the Raising Peace festival has shown, Australians are […]
We'd love you to drop in to mingle and chat with other Festival attendees. Share your stories and hopes for a peaceful future and yarn about what you have experienced […]
We started our long weekend of looking for alternatives to Australia's increased militarisation to achieve security for all by listening to First Nations perspectives, taking in the Frontier Wars, Aboriginal […]
The theme for the second day of Raising Peace’s ANZAC weekend (Sunday April 24) was "Alternatives to Australia's security narrative". Mainstream discussion of the nation’s security is usually limited to […]
Our long weekend of peace concluded with discussions of alternative ways forward. We were honoured to have as speakers Professor John Langmore AM, Chair of the Initiative for Peacebuilding at […]
Scrap AUKUS, no war on China: 1 year anniversary rally and vigil The Sydney Anti-AUKUS Coalition is holding a protest and candlelight vigil to mark one year since the […]
Over many years Australian First Nations people have worked tirelessly for recognition and justice. In 2022 their hopes have taken a huge step forward as the new Federal Government has […]
Our panel discussion follows up on the film Mothers of the Revolution. The panelists were at the Greenham Common protest and will talk about their memories and the impact this […]
Practicing Peace: Theology, Contemplation, and Action How do we integrate head, heart and hands in our practice of peace in the everyday life of family, workplace, and community? This is […]
This is an interactive workshop to gain insights into how narratives can disrupt or contribute to peace building. As individuals, as communities and as cultures we are impacted by the […]
The next steps towards the abolition of nuclear weapons. The Labor Party agreed to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) while in opposition but has not […]
When AUKUS was announced in 2021, its stated intent was the protection and preservation of the existing order. However, many experts have called this into question. It is now viewed […]
The Pacific islands face an increasing number of challenges in today's world, but Pacific people are not helpless. Climate change, geopolitics, increasingly authoritarian governments, the legacy of past war and […]
The war in Ukraine has woken the world up to the increasing threat of war. Violent conflict has never disappeared entirely, but for decades it has been happening out of […]
NATIONAL DAY OF COMPASSION Live Event - 21 September 2022, 8-9 AM, followed by other events through the day Click the 'Listen Deeply' image to download the full brochure for the […]
The 55th session of the General Assembly of theUnited Nations designated 21 September as the International Day of Peace. To celebrate this day, you are cordially invited to join an […]
Learning Through Our Shared Contributions Our embryonic Australian Network of Museums for Peace (ANMP) provides the prospect, from various perspectives, for people and groups to share their respective legacies – […]
As part of the 2022 Raising Peace Festival, on the International Day of Peace 21st September, former peacekeeper, Major General Tim Ford, AO (Retired), Vice President UNAA (NSW) will present […]
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The day is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace through observing 24 hours of non-violence […]
Please click on the image or here, to register. Our panel discussion follows up on the film Mothers of the Revolution. The panelists were at the Greenham Common protest […]
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world in September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of […]