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 [...]
Thousands of Farc guerrillas in Colombia have begun the process of becoming civilians again following a peace deal with the government
From terror attacks in London and Manchester, to the US withdrawal from the Paris climate treaty, and the Grenfell Tower fire: bad news has dominated in recent months. But there are inspiring [...]
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 [...]
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
Dodging crossfire, predators and climate change - migratory species are being helped by the world’s first blood bank for birds
Kakuma refugee camp in north-west Kenya has been a place of celebration this week as residents cheer on their friends and family flying the flag for Team Refugee
New democratic government will make peace its top priority, says Aung San Suu Kyi
Mediation group that helped sign in progressive constitution gets international recognition
Hafsat Mohammed went into schools and markets, organised a conference and set up her own NGO in her mission to tackle extremist narratives
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
Editorial: By giving attention to what is life-enhancing, Positive News offers a different lens on the world
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
A project is fostering cooperation and trust among Palestinians and Israelis in the olive oil industry
Peace talks in Colombia saved 5,000 people from being killed or injured last year, according to a report by a local thinktank
International peacemaker and founder of the Centre for Nonviolent Communication, Marshall Rosenberg passed away last month. Daren De Witt recounts his remarkable life and how he helped spread [...]
