Please enjoy this video series in celebration of our first 30 years.
If you value this work, please help make our next 30 years even more impactful.
Special thanks to our wonderful NY affiliate who produced this entire series.
Meet the founders of Nonviolence International, Mubarak Awad and Jonathan Kuttab as the former shares his inspiration for developing the organization. After starting the Palestinian Center for the Study of Nonviolence in Jerusalem but being deported by the state of Israel due to his activism, Mubarak wanted to share his dedication to nonviolence and create a connection for Palestinians in the rest of the world, leading him to start Nonviolence International.
Johnathan Kuttab discusses the importance of the use of nonviolent tactics around the world to defend and promote human rights and a life of dignity for all.
In this video, David Hart explains how crucial nonviolent resistance is in today's world to create a loving and living revolution that will facilitate the necessary change to create a better world.
Dr. Asna Husin shares how her upbringing in Indonesia has shaped her use of peace within conflict resolution.
Mohammed Abu-Nimer explains the beginning of his work in the field of nonviolence, the roles of gender and religion in peace-building, and how he finds motivation since nonviolence is effective as a way to solve conflict. His discussion covers his transition from physical confrontation to “experimenting with dialogue,” as a faster and more effective way to make a connection and sustain peaceful relationships. Mohammed is a Professor of Peace and Conflict Resolution, Founder and Director of the Salam Institute, and is a supporter and board member of Nonviolence Internationals.
Daryn Cambridge, member of the Nonviolence International Network and professor at the International Center for Nonviolent Conflict, tells the story of his visit to the National Civil Rights Museum with his young daughter. He discusses this impactful experience by talking about what he learned from seeing this presentation of such a painful yet inspiring part of history with someone so young.
Barbara Wien, professor at American University and named peace educator of the year, talks about her experience within a variety of movements and how nonviolent protest has made their work successful.
In this video, Dr. Karim Douglas Crow answers the question of what he believes to be the greatest challenge facing nonviolent resistance today.
Shaazka Beyerle discusses nonviolent action as one of the greatest forces of good and how it can be utilized as source of power that anyone can access, and that is strengthened when we all work together. Shaazka breaks down using nonviolent methods to identify problems, objectives, and to make demands to disrupt injustice and engage official power to build systems based in peace.
Paul Magno answers questions about working with International Human Rights, how he got into his line of work, and what he does Nonviolence International. Paul discusses working with grassroots movements and what it's like to be imprisoned for a cause.
Phil tells us about the origin of his dedication to nonviolence, his social activism, and the creation of a disarmament focus group at Cornell University that addresses these vital topics over breakfast. Phil also tells us about other nonviolent actors he admires and has worked with as well as the unwritten history of nonviolent techniques.
Writer and professor Abdul Said chats with us about the significance of removing barriers and building bridges to spread the message of peace and nonviolence. Abdul has worked as a consultant in many United States and United Nations departments, and has put many Peace and Conflict Resolution projects into action. He was awarded the El-Hibri Peace education award in 2007, and is the first occupant of the endowed Momhamed Said Farsi Chair of Islamic Peace. Abdul teaches international relations at American University.
Jack Healey, former Executive Director of Amnesty International US and founder of the Human Rights Action Center shares his insights on what nonviolence means to him.
Special thanks to our wonderful NYC affiliate
who recorded and produced this entire series.
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Join Nonviolence International for a webinar on March 16, Monday, at 11:30am CT and 6:30pm Jerusalem time, entitled Solidarity in Action: Resisting Occupation in Palestine and Minnesota. This will be a conversation among Palestinian and Minnesota activists about nonviolent resistance to occupation and state violence. This webinar brings together organizers from two contexts where communities are confronting intensified state control, displacement and militarized enforcement: one new, in Minnesota, where federal immigration enforcement actions, characterized by a large deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol agents and have been resisted by community protests, grassroots defense and community building efforts have deeply impacted families and organizers, and veterans in the West Bank, where decades of military occupation shape everyday life and resistance, and have seen an increase of violence in the last months.
While there is no equivalency in duration or depth of violence and impunity, we have an opportunity to learn from people who have resisted occupation their entire lives and from those who may or may not have experienced it comparatively recently. Speakers will share their lived experiences, contrast strategies of resistance, shared learning and explore opportunities for solidarity and collective action. Through this exchange, we aim to center community agency, hope, and shared learning, and uplifting practices of resilience and organizing.
The webinar will be hosted by Mel Duncan, from Minnesota, co-founder of the Nonviolent Peaceforce and organizer of the Unarmed Civilian Protection in Palestine (UCPiP). And speakers include Amira Musallam, Head of Mission of UCPiP, Maddie Moon, Minnesota community organizer, and Emilia Gonzalez Avalos, Executive Director for UNIDOS MN.
Join us for this important conversation by registering here.
Goals:
- Share lessons learned from grassroots resistance in both contexts
- Build and invite compassion and mutual understanding
- Identify opportunities for solidarity and collaboration between movements fighting occupation, displacement, and state violence
Dear friends,
Nonviolence International warmly invites you to join us for two special evenings in Washington DC with Sami Awad, Palestinian activist, author, and NVI Co-Director.
For activists, Palestine has become a powerful lens for understanding injustice in the world. But today it reveals something deeper: the United States is not simply supporting Israel, it sits at the heart of a global system of empire. The same forces shaping domination abroad are also shaping power, repression, and inequality within the United States itself. This means the struggle is not just about changing policy. In these talks and based on his own journey, Sami invites us to expand our resistance, from a liberation struggle focused on one place to confronting the empire itself.
Event 1 - March 12, Thursday
From Occupation to Empire: Rethinking Resistance
All Souls Church Unitarian
Hosted by Souls 4 Palestine
6:30 – 8:30 PM (with Iftar observance)
1500 Harvard Street NW
RSVP here!
Event 2 - March 13, Friday
From Palestine to Empire: Reframing Resistance
Busboys & Poets
7:00 – 9:00 PM
450 K St NW, Mount Vernon Square
RSVP here!
These gatherings are an opportunity for community members, advocates, and anyone interested in nonviolent change to hear directly from a leading voice in Palestinian civil resistance and to explore pathways toward a more just and peaceful future.
We hope you can join us and help spread the word.
With appreciation,
Michael Beer, Co-Director
P.S. These are free events. If you want, please make a donation to Souls 4 Palestine and generously order food and drinks at Busboys and Poets to help them thrive.
Nonviolence International
https://www.nonviolenceinternational.net/
Are you passionate about active nonviolence, social justice, and global movements for change? Do you want hands-on experience in nonprofit management, digital organizing, and international event coordination?
As a small but globally engaged organization, NVI relies on interns as integral members of our work. You will gain meaningful experience supporting programs, communications, digital outreach, and nonprofit operations while contributing directly to global nonviolent movements.
What You’ll Gain
- Direct exposure to global nonviolent activism and movement-building
- Experience in virtual event coordination and webinar production
- Hands-on nonprofit management and operations training
- Opportunity to shape and invest in projects aligned with your interests
Interns work closely with staff while also exercising independence, creativity, and initiative.
With guidance from staff, each intern will split their time between programmatic support, organizational outreach, and administrative tasks. Interns will also have the opportunity to invest significant time and work within their preferred projects of choice.
Internship Structure
- Remote position, from anywhere in the world
- From June to December 2026
- Must be able to commit to 2-3 team meetings per week at 9:30AM ET
- Minimum of 15 hours per week
- $500 USD monthly stipend
- Available to students and non-students
- Can be arranged for academic credit
- Possibility of extension by mutual agreement
Our Commitment to Equity
As nonviolent activists committed to social justice, we recognize that systems of violence disproportionately impact marginalized communities. We are committed to centering these communities in our work and strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of marginalized communities.
Responsibilities
Event Management
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Support organizing and delivering global webinars
- Assist with technical management of live virtual events
- Engage diverse international audiences
Communications & Outreach
- Create website updates and blog posts
- Develop content for YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook
- Monitor and engage with online supporters
- Assist with digital storytelling and movement visibility
Data Management
- Update and expand the Nonviolent Tactics database (MySQL)
- Support maintenance of the nonviolence training archive (Omeka)
Website Maintenance
- Update and manage content using Nation Builder
Operations Support
- Learn internal donation workflows and how to use Zapier
- Understand nonprofit compliance and responsibilities
- Support organizational systems and administrative tasks
Qualifications
We take a holistic approach to applications. We understand that your talents and lived experiences extend far beyond a one-page resume. While educational background and professional experience are considered, we equally value passion, curiosity, initiative, and commitment to nonviolent social change.
How to Apply
Please apply through our Idealist ad and send us the requested information and documents until April 23, 2026.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].
Dear Friends,
The Middle East (West Asia), and the world, are facing deeply dangerous moments.
The recent war by the United States and Israel on Iran has pushed an already fragile region closer to a wider and potentially devastating war. In moments like this, it can feel as though the machinery of violence moves unchecked, while ordinary people and civil society are left watching helplessly.
But history reminds us that this is precisely when our voices matter most.
Civil society has always carried a sacred responsibility in times of crisis: to speak when others are silent, to insist on humanity when violence dominates the headlines, and to remind the world that another path, embedded in nonviolence, is still possible.
A coalition of organizations is therefore launching an urgent international petition calling for immediate de-escalation, restraint, ceasefire and diplomacy instead of further militarization.
In the midst of despair, this is our moment to act together.
We invite NGOs, human rights organizations, faith communities, peace networks, and civil society groups to add their voices, to affirm that the expansion of the war is not inevitable.
Please sign your organization’s name to the appeal here by Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
This petition recognizes and encourages governments that have shown restraint, while urging all parties to step back from the brink and pursue diplomacy, accountability, and international law. But signing the petition is only the beginning.
At this critical time, we also encourage you to:
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Contact your government representatives and urge them to support immediate de-escalation and ceasefire efforts.
• Share this appeal with partner organizations and networks so that more civil society groups can join.
• Speak publicly for peace and for the protection of civilians across the region.
There are moments in history when the future feels uncertain and dark. Yet those same moments have often become the turning points when ordinary people and courageous organizations refused to accept that violence was inevitable.
We cannot control the decisions of governments or armies. But we can ensure that the voice of humanity, justice, and nonviolence is heard clearly across the world. Hope is not passive. It is something we practice together.
Let us take up that responsibility now.
Feel free to reach us at [email protected] or +1-202-244-0951.
In solidarity,