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David McReynolds on the left, looks at a cat on the right.
Issue number
57
August 2018
David McReynolds 1929-2018

David McReynolds: 1929-2018

David McReynolds on the left side of the photo, wearing glasses, looking at a cat sat on the right.

Last week, we were sad to learn of the death of David McReynolds, the chairperson of War Resisters' International between 1986-1988.

DFG-VK join calls on the German government to sign UN Nuclear Weapons Ban

Four people stand with a red banner reading "Ban Nuclear Weapons"

A number of German peace organisations and peace activists have published a widely shared demand for the German government to finally join the UN Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty process.

New material on Empowering Nonviolence

A blockade at Jeju Naval Base - activists stand in front of the gates with signs.

WRI's Empowering Nonviolence website - a toolbox of ideas, stories and strategies from nonviolent activists around the world - continues to be updated. We have recently published new articles on blockade actions, facilitating effective activist meetings, and tips for planning a theatrical action.

5th International Week of Action Against the Militarisation of Youth, 12-18 November

A large group of people stand in front of a military recruitment office in Greece, holding a banner

On 12-18 November this year, activists from across the world are taking action against the militarisation of young people in their countries, cities and towns.