War clouds over Korea, terror on the streets... It can feel as though a peaceful world is a receding dream. But a small group of activists scattered across the globe is turning dreams into [...]
Fabian Hamilton is the shadow minister for peace and disarmament, the first post of its kind in UK parliament. Appointed in October by Jeremy Corbyn, we ask Hamilton how he will tackle his brief [...]
A new documentary about northern Uganda documents the region’s recovery from two decades of civil war. Its co-director explains why the film draws on hope, rather than the wounds of the past
Trump is trying to win votes from Hindu Americans but a group of young people have launched an ad campaign of their own, appealing to immigrant family members who might be considering voting for him
A ‘listening circle’ has been launched in London following the Brexit vote, becoming part of a growing worldwide movement
The Native American-led protest camp at Standing Rock in the US has come to symbolise much more than environmental rights. Could it offer lessons for how we live and connect with others?
Around the world, the dynamic between people and those appointed to keep the peace is often uneasy. Five experts suggest ways forward for better relations between police and the public
After Colombian people voted to reject a peace deal for their country – racked by 52 years of war – one expert urges parties to hold their nerve and seek ways forward
A historic mosque in Bosnia's Serb region that was destroyed in the war has reopened in a ceremony encouraging religious tolerance among divided communities
From grassroots work to policy change: how can we tackle the root causes of terrorism, rather than fight its consequences alone? Lauren Razavi investigates
Mediation group that helped sign in progressive constitution gets international recognition
Billy Briggs meets the young women breaking new human rights ground in a conflict-plagued region
Hafsat Mohammed went into schools and markets, organised a conference and set up her own NGO in her mission to tackle extremist narratives
Rosie Strickland joined a Critical Mass mission to donate bikes to refugees in the notorious ‘Jungle’ at Calais – this is what she found
With the rise of Isis in the Middle East, what do pacifists make of the situation? Should foreign governments stop their force, or is such activity necessary for future peace? Feminist researcher [...]
Fighting militant groups in the Central African Republic have agreed to a peace deal
There is still little documentation of how art creates social and personal change. We must develop this language, argues Charlotte Onslow
Peace activist Arun Gandhi reflects on the enduring wisdom of his grandfather, the Indian spiritual and political leader Mahatma Gandhi
Peace is no longer a utopian ideal, says Peace in the City director Ella Matheson, who explores the idea of a government department focused solely on promoting peace and harmony
Iran has agreed to significantly curtail its nuclear program in exchange for the easing of economic sanctions, following international negotiations
