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Krieg droht – mit ungeahnter weiterer kriegerischer Dynamik – Wir treffen uns auf den Plätzen und Straßen

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Erklärung des International Coordinating Committee No to War – No to NATO Krieg droht – mit ungeahnter weiterer kriegerischer Dynamik – Wir treffen uns auf den Plätzen und Straßen Die faktische Aufkündigung des Iran Abkommens durch US-Präsident Trump hat nicht nur die internationale Politik weiter verschärft, sie  wird zu weiterer Aufrüstung und Konfrontation führen. Eine mögliche Verbreiterung von Atomwaffen droht, auch wenn dieses erst einmal vom Iran dementiert wird. Saudi Arabien und weitere Länder des Nahen Ostens sind prinzipiell atomwaffenfähig. … Continue reading →

Danger of war – with unforeseeable military consequences – we will come together on the streets

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Declaration of the International Coordinating Committee No to War – No to NATO Danger of war – with unforeseeable military consequences – we will come together on the streets The withdrawal from the Iran deal by US president Trump has not only exacerbated international politics, it will lead to further armament and confrontation. First attacks between Iran and Israel underline the dangers of the actual situation. Israel is a nuclear weapons country. A possible nuclear proliferation is impending, even though … Continue reading →

ICC* statement on Nuclear Disarmament

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Tomorrow, December 10th, ICAN will receive the Peace Nobel Prize for their activities for a nuclear weapons prohibition treaty and  tomorrow is the international day of Human Rights, a good possibility for us to congratulate ICAN and all its supporters. ICC* statement on Nuclear Disarmament We celebrate the adoption of the Nuclear Weapons Prohibition Treaty in the United Nations Conference by representatives of 122 governments, the majority of the world’s nations. The treaty further stigmatizes nuclear weapons and commits to … Continue reading →

ICC members elected 2017 in Vienna

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At our annual meeting 2017 in Vienna the following members were elected: Alain Rouy (Deputy) (France) Mouvement de la Paix Ann Wright (USA) CODEPINK, Veterans for Peace Chris Nineham (UK) Stop the War Coalition UK Claudia Heydt (Germany) European Left Dave Webb (UK) Space 4 Peace Ingela Martensson (Sweden)  Kvinnor för Fred (Women for Peace) Jan Schaake, (Netherlands) Oorlog is Geen Oplossing (War is no solution) Joe Lombardo, (USA) United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC) Joseph Gerson (USA) American Friends Service … Continue reading →

Solidarity Peace Delegation to South Korea — Endorse the official statement! (updated 11.07.2017)

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Dear Supporters of the Task Force to Stop THAAD in Korea,   The Stop THAAD in Korea and Militarism in Asia and the Pacific (STIK) and the Channing and Popai Liem Education Foundation are sponsoring a solidarity peace delegation to South Korea, July 23-28. The delegation is a follow up to a STIK national tour this past April that brought Rev. Sounghey Kim to eight U.S. cities to speak about the South Korean people’s protest against the U.S. deployment of … Continue reading →

Minutes Annual meeting of the No to War – No to NATO network Vienna, 1 May 2017

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Participants: Jackie Cabasso, Alexander Muth, Matt de Vlieger, Joseph Gerson, Kees Kalkmann, Frank Feiner, Coralie Beyens, Alain Rouy, Reiner Braun, Claus Montonen, Ludo de Brabander, Leo Gabriel, jaroslava Healck, Lucas Wirl, Kristine Karch Opening of the annual meeting Kristine Karch welcomes the participants and asks for acceptance of the proposed agenda (enclosed). The agenda is accepted by all participants and a round of introduction starts. Actions against the next NATO summit 2017 Ludo de Brabander gives a report on the … Continue reading →

Protest against NATO at its next summit in Brussels on 24/25 May 2017

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Press release of the International Coordinating Committee of the international network No to war – no to NATO January 2017/01/30 Protest against NATO at its next summit in Brussels on 24/25 May 2017 The duty of the peace movement is to formulate fundamental, peaceful alternatives to the militarists and proponents of war who come either from backgrounds of neoliberal globalization or national populism. In each case, war is the continuation of politics, and militarism is an essential element of their … Continue reading →

NEXT ICC meeting on October 2nd in Berlin

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The icc meeting in Berlin on the weekend of the IPB world congress “Disarm! For a Climate of Peace”. The meeting will take place on Sunday, October 2 at 8 am. We will meet in the main building of the TU Berlin at the registration desk. As an agenda we suggest: – short exchange – next NATO Summit 2017 in Brussels – latest news from Ludo on Belgian meeting and the official summit – next steps and decisions We are … Continue reading →

On Common Security for the European Union and Russia

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No to War – No to NATO Statement Helsinki – September 6th 2015: The Conference on NATO and Russia in the Baltic Sea Area. On Common Security for the European Union and Russia In Sweden before the Parliamentary elections in 2014, the Swedish Government signed the Host Nation Agreement with NATO. The implication of this signature was that NATO, in times of crisis and war, will be able to deploy military equipment and staff for training on Swedish soil. Since … Continue reading →

ICC elected via e-mail in 2015 announced in Helsinki

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The election committee, Dave Webb and Pascal Luig wrote 4th September 2015: as our responsibility as election committee we would like to inform you on the election of the ICC No to War No to NATO: All candidates were elected to the ICC. 21 election forms were returned and all 15 candidates received 21 votes.  Please announce the result at the annual meeting in Helsinki for us.   name organization country Brabander, Ludo de vrede vzw Belgium Braun, Reiner IALANA, … Continue reading →

NATO must be consigned to the rubbish heap of history

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07.09.2015 – Helsinki, Finland – Pressenza Budapest               During the weekend conference on NATO and Russia in the Baltic Area organised by the No to War, No to NATO campaign, Reiner Brown, co-President of the International Peace Bureau participated in a panel meeting on the subject of Common Security gave a talk based on the following text which Pressenza publishes with permission of the author. “Basic Principles of Common Security Politics” by Reiner Braun … Continue reading →

Press Release Conference on „NATO and Russia in the Baltic Sea Area“ Hotel Arthur, Helsinki, 4-6- September 2015

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Press Release: Conference on „NATO and Russia in the Baltic Sea Area“ Hotel Arthur, Helsinki, 4-6- September 2015 A new confrontation is arising: an increase of military spending, failure of progress in the abolition of nuclear weapons, saber-rattling via military exercises are its expressions. NATO’s expansions to the East, Russia’s annexation of Crimea, and the war in East Ukraine have led to a much tenser situation in the Baltic Sea where Russia and NATO states border. Military activities in the … Continue reading →

Network No to war – No To NATO Information | Election Process + Annual Meeting 2015

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Dear Members of the International Network No to War – No to NATO, Dear friends and colleagues, Over the past years our network has been active in delegitimizing NATO, struggling for its abolition, and promoting alternatives to NATO. Please find more information on our website (www.no-to-nato.org) and in our last year’s activity report (http://no-to-nato.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rechenschaftsbericht-AGM-NATO-20141.pdf). In order to engage more organizations and people in our network, at last year’s annual meeting, it was decided to have an email election process for … Continue reading →

Teil 1 Eröffnungsveranstaltung
1955-2015 60 JAHRE BRD IN DER NATO Freitag 15.06.2015

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Vorträge und Diskussion: NATO – ein historischer Rückblick voller Aktualität Willi van Ooyen, MdL (DIE LINKE), Hessen Der NATO-Beitritt der BRD und die Warschauer Vertrags-Organisation Dr. Erhard Crome, Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, Berlin NATO – Interventionsbündnis heute Reiner Braun, Geschäftsführer der IALANA und Co-Vorsitzender International Peace Bureau Moderation: Kristine Karch ———————————————————————————————————————————– NATO – ein historische Rückblick voller Aktualität Willy van Ooyen, MdL DIE LINKE, Hessen Der NATO-Beitritt der BRD und der Warschauer Vertrags-Organisation Dr. Erhard Crome, Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung, Berlin NATO – Interventionsbündnis heute Reiner … Continue reading →

Solidarity with the Government of Greece is Commitment to Peace!

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Statement of the “No to War – No to NATO” Network The EU wants to force the democratically elected Greek government into giving up their election pledges and their renunciation of neoliberal policies which have impoverished the Greek people to an extent unparalleled in Europe. The EU is doing so with brutal political and economic force, with the entire machinery of government and media propaganda and lies, employing deep-rooted prejudices against a destitute population. Nonetheless, the Greek government pursues a … Continue reading →

Solidarität mit der Regierung in Griechenland ist Friedensengagement

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Erklärung des internationalen Netzwerkes „No to war – No to NATO“ Die EU will mit brutaler politischer und ökonomischer Gewalt, unter Nutzung der gesamten Propaganda- und Lügenmaschine der Medien und der Regierungsapparate sowie tiefsitzender Vorurteile gegen eine leidende Bevölkerung, die gewählte griechische Regierung zur Aufgabe ihrer Wahlzusagen, ihre Absage an eine neoliberale Politik, zwingen. Dies würde die griechische Bevölkerung in einem für Europa einmaligen Ausmaß sozial verarmen lassen. Die griechische Regierung betreibt Friedenspolitik: Durch die Kürzung des Rüstungshaushaltes, die sie … Continue reading →

2015/09/04-06 Helsinki Finland
Save the date: Helsinki September 4-6, 2015

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Conference: NATO and Russia in the Baltic Sea The aim of the project is to gather citizens from the Baltic Sea region and experts to inform each other; analyze the tense situation in the area, and present alternatives to militarization including cooperation, a common house of Europe, OSCE, and Neutralism. Besides the analysis of the NATO strategy and their geostrategic interests the international conference discusses the negative impacts of these policies to the societies, in particularly to a social and … Continue reading →

New leaflet: Network No to War – No to NATO: Who we are?

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New leaflet: Network No to War – No to NATO Who we are – Anti-NATO Activities 2015 – Stuttgart Appeal This leaflet was distributed during the activities around the NPT-Review Conference in New York in 2015. It includes also an application Form for the network “No to War – No to NATO” Who we are and Stuttgart Appeal.pdf

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2015/05/15-16 Bonn Germany
Save the date: 60 Jahre BRD in der NATO

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6. Mai 1955 bis 2015 Herausforderungen für Friedenspolitik und Friedensbewegung Wann: Freitag 15. 19:00 – 21:30 h und Samstag 16. Mai 2015 10:00 – 18:00 h Wo: Universitätsclub, Konviktstraße 9, 53113 Bonn Wer: Internationales Netzwerk „No to war – no to NATO“ in Zusammenarbeit mit der Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Das Programm ist jetzt online! Jetzt Anmelden unter (Betreff: NATO 60)

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Minutes annual – meeting no to war – no to NATO Newport, September 2nd 11.00-17.00h

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Agenda: Opening of the Annual Meeting by Lucas Wirl Report of the activities of the network by Lucas Wirl, see: http://www.no-to-nato.org/2014/09/21/activity-report-313-914-intl-network-no-to-war-no-to-nato/ Commentaries and discussion: Joseph Gerson (on nuclear), Kristine Karch (on women), Dave Webb (on Drones) Discussion of the work of the past 18 months, short introduction and then open discussion Decision: The elections are postponed to the next annual meeting in 2015, because of the huge work for the Peace Event Sarajevo 2014 (see: http://www.peaceeventsarajevo2014.eu/), where the ICC was … Continue reading →

Minutes ICC – meeting no to war – no to NATO Newport, September 2nd 17.00-17.30h

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Participants: kristine karch, Germany, Women network “No to war – no to NATO”, Roger Cole, Irland, Peace and Neutrality Alliance Ireland, Yves-Jean Gallas, France, Movement de le Paix, Joe Lombardo, USA, UNAC (United Nation Antiwar Coalition), Dave Webb, GB, CND (Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament), Joseph Gerson, USA, American Friends Service Committee, Ingela Martensson, Sewden, Women for Peace Sweden, Lea Launokavi, Finland, Women for Peace Finland, Lucas Wirl, Germany, INES (International network of Engeneers and Scientiests for Global Responsibility), Tobias Pflüger, … Continue reading →

Planned Anti-NATO Activities for 2015

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The following proposals were agreed on the annual meeting of the international network “No to war – no to NATO” Newport, September 2nd, 2014 The No to war – No to NATO network will continue to work globally on the information and de-legitimization campaign against NATO with the aim of its dissolution. We will contribute actively to a preparatory process for actions around the next NATO Summit (probably 2016).

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No to War – No to NATO* Statement on NATO troops in Finland and Sweden

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Finland and Sweden are about to sign a new cooperation agreement with NATO this week. It is called a “Host NATO Support” and allows the NATO Response Force to enter Sweden and Finland at their request. This pushes Sweden and Finland even closer to full NATO membership. Even during the height of the Cold War, Finland and Sweden remained neutral. Now, without public discussion and debate, they are moving further from neutrality into a much closer relationship with the NATO … Continue reading →

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No to war – no to NATO network: annual meeting Wales invitation to the annual meeting September 2nd 2014 – new time and location!   Draft by August 20th, 2014 No to War – No to NATO Annual Meeting, September 2nd 2014, Wales New Location: Dolman Theatre, Emlyn Square, Newport from 13 – 17 h *All names are suggestions* Opening of the Annual Meeting Report of the activities of the network by Lucas Wirl Commentaries and discussion: Joseph Gerson (on … Continue reading →

ICC strongly condemns the imprisonment of our colleague, Margaretta D’Arcy

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Statement of the ICC : Margaretta D’Arcy a 79 year old Irish peace activist on Wednesday 5th of Febuary will have served three weeks of a three month sentence in Limerick Prison, Co Clare, Ireland, for protesting against the use of Shannon Airport by US troops who use it to fly to and from their perpetual wars.

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Minutes Annual meeting No to War – No to NATO Gent, Belgium 8.-10. March 2013

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After the opening, greetings form a representative of the city of Gent, and a round of introductions Reiner presents the work since the last annual meeting in a ppt-presentation (see www.no-to-nato.org).

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Appeal from Stuttgart Oct. 2008
in nine different languages

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Appeal agreed in Stuttgart 5th October 2008 (English) Appel de Stuttgart du 5 octobre 2008 (Francais) Stuttgarter Appell vom 5.10.2008 (German) Appel vedtaget i Stuttgart 5. oktober 2008 (Danish) Llamamiento acordado en Stuttgart 5 de octubre 2008 (Spanish) Declaration no war no nato in greek Appello Sottoscritto a Stoccarda Il 5 Ottobre 2008 (Italian) Internationale oproep zoals besloten in Stuttgart, 5 oktober 2008 (Netherlands) Çağrı NATO’ya Hayir – Savaşa Hayir (Turkish) Ei soota – Ei Natoa (Finish)

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Signatures of the Stuttgart Appeal = Members of the No to NATO network

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Signatures (as of March 9th 2020).

All organizations, initiatives and groups are members of the ‘No to war – no to NATO’ network :

International: All-African People’s Revolutionary PARTY (GC) /// Anti-imperialist Camp /// European Feminist Initiative /// Europäisches Friedensforum (epf) / European Peace Forum /// European Left (EL) /// Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space /// International Association of Democratic Lawyers /// International Association of Lawyers Against Nuclear Arms, Europe (IALANA) /// International Network of Engineers and Scientists for Global Responsibility (INES) /// International Peace Bureau (IPB) /// No Bases Network /// Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) /// World March of Women Against Violence and Poverty /// War Resisters’ International /// WORLD BEYOND WAR (WBW) /// World Peace Council (WPC) ///

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Militarization and economic crisis

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introduction on “militarization and crisis”, which was pronounced at the Ghent meeting of No-to-Nato-network on March, 9th 2013 by Georges Spriet Impoverishment of millions of people, mass unemployment, the collapse of public social regulations and programmes, people driven out of their houses : the crisis is taken deep roots in many regions of the world. It is slowing the rise of emerging economies.

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Statement on the situation in the Korean Peninsula April 8th 2013

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We note with concern the current escalation of tension in the Korean Peninsula and are categorically opposed to any state threatening to use aggressive action against another, especially if that threat involves the possible use of nuclear weapons. We denounce the implication that nuclear weapons can be used as a way of conducting international relations. We recognise that if such a situation were to escalate to involve violence then it would be the innocent citizens of those states who would … Continue reading →

Déclaration du réseau international Non à la guerre-Non à l’OTAN sur la situation de la péninsule coréenne – 8 avril 2013

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Nous constatons avec inquiétude l’escalade actuelle des tensions dans la péninsule coréenne et sommes catégoriquement opposés à toute menace d’agression, proférée par quelque Etat que ce soit, en particulier si elle implique un usage potentiel de l’arme nucléaire.

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Aspects féministes d’une stratégie de paix anti-OTAN

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L’exposé de Christiane Reymann lors de l’événement public « Pour une justice, la paix et la solidarité de genre Non à la guerre – Non à l’OTAN, stop à la militarisation » lors de la rencontre annuelle du réseau international « Non à la guerre – Non à l’OTAN » à Gand, Belgique, le 8 mars, Journée internationale des femmes 2013.

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Réunion annuelle du Réseau international Non à l’OTAN – Non à la Guerre La délégitimation de la machine de guerre de l’OTAN va continuer

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Communiqué de presse – 13 mars 2013 Du 8 au 10 mars 2013, la réunion annuelle du Réseau international Non à l’OTAN – Non à la Guerre s’est tenue dans la ville de Gand, en Belgique. Le Réseau comporte plus de 650 organisations membres dans 20 pays.

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Annual meeting of the International Network “No to NATO – No to War”: The delegitimization of the NATO war machine will continue

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Press release, March 14th 2013 From March 8th – 10th 2013 the annual meeting of the International Network “No to War, No to NATO” was held in the Belgian city of Ghent. The Network has more than 650 partners and organizations from over 20 countries.

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Jahrestagung des internationalen Netzwerkes „No to NATO – No to War“: Delegitimierung der Kriegsmaschine NATO wird intensiv fortgesetzt.

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Pressemitteilung, 14.3.2013 Vom 8.-10. März 2013 fand in der belgischen Stadt Gent die alle zwei Jahre stattfindende Jahrestagung des Netzwerkes „No to War –No to NATO“ statt. Dem Bündnis gehören mehr als 650 Initiativen und Organisationen aus über 20 Ländern an.

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Membership of the “No to war – no to NATO” network

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All initiatives, organisations, groups who signed the Appeal from Stuttgart are member of the network. For signing the appeal send an email to . Flyer Stuttgart Appeal with signatures.pdf

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ICC members elected 2013

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The present ICC (International Coordinating Committee) members At the annual meeting in Gent, Belgium, March 10th 2013 a new ICC (International Coordinating Committee) was elected. Reiner Braun, Germany (International IALANA/ International Peace Buro (IPB)) Claire Chastain, France (Collectif national OTAN-Afghanistan) Ludo De Brabander, Belgium (Vrede vzw.) Joseph Gerson, USA (American Friends Service Committee) Luis Gutierrez-Esparza, Mexico (Latin American Circle of International Studies) Kristine Karch, Germany (Women’s Network No to War – No to NATO) Judith Leblanc, USA (Peace Action) Joe … Continue reading →