Webinars 2026
| Beyond Political Illusions: What This Moment Demands of Us | This webinar was a strategic conversation bringing together Jonathan Kuttab, Huwaida Arraf, and Jeff Halper. Building on earlier discussions that focused on NVI’s book “Beyond the Two State Solution” this webinar responds to the current reality of genocide, escalating violence, and deepening impunity across Palestine. Our guests talked about what international law and moral responsibility require of us now to manifest a new society committed to nonviolence, justice, equality, and the dignity of life. |
Webinars 2025
If you missed out on any of our webinars from last year, you can find them below and on our Youtube channel.
Stay tuned for more webinars next year!
| Syria Today: Stories of Return, Resistance and Renewal | A webinar that delves into current Syrian realities and the impact of sanctions. Our experts include long time Syrian human rights leader Bassam Ishak, Syrian-American politician and lawyer Dima Moussa, member of Sullamm Noura Salam, and our NVI Co-Director Michael Beer who has just returned from Syria. Guests have shown their thoughts - and those of the people they represent - on what rebuilding the nation and fostering reconciliation, unity, and justice look like. This discussion has shed light on the paths to recovery and the steps needed to ensure sustainable stability, dignity, and hope for millions of Syrians. This webinar is a unique opportunity to gain deep insights from sources who have played an important part in the struggle against tyranny and who offer valuable knowledge so you, as part of the global family committed to peace and justice, can contribute to Syria’s bright future. |
| Global Solidarity Call: 250 Calorie Fast for Gaza | A global virtual gathering of individuals and groups who have been participating in the 250 Calories Solidarity Fast for Gaza. As we engage in this powerful act of nonviolent resistance, we are not alone. This online meeting served as a space to connect with others around the world who are fasting in solidarity with the people of Gaza. On this call, participants had the chance to reflect on their shared commitment, hear updates from organizers, and explore ways to amplify our collective impact. The meeting was facilitated by NVI Co-Director, Sami Awad, based in Bethlehem, Palestine. The call also featured partners speaking live from Gaza on the humanitarian situation on the ground, and showing how you can help. |
| Genocide Resistance Grows | The webinar was a unique opportunity to gain deep insights from sources who have played an important part in the struggle against occupation and who offer valuable knowledge so you, as part of the global family committed to peace and justice, can contribute to the future of the West Bank and Gaza. Haneen Sabbah: Palestinian Falahi woman and mother, now based in southern Portugal, is a writer at We Are Not Numbers and contributed two writings to Global Voices. Amira Musallam: Palestinian Christian peace activist and the Head of Mission for Unarmed Civilian Protection in Palestine (UCPiP), a pilot initiative she co-founded to deploy and coordinate protective presence teams in high-risk Palestinian communities. Sahar Vardi: Anti-militarist and anti-occupation activist from Jerusalem. She is currently involved in different grassroots anti-occupation groups, including Free Jerusalem, Boycott from Within, and protective presence projects in the South Hebron Hills. Ariel Gold: Executive director of the Fellowship of Reconciliation. She was the national co-director of the antiwar group CODEPINK. |
| The Israel Occupation Tech Lab |
From spyware and facial recognition to drones and biometric databases, technology has become one of the Israeli occupation’s most powerful tools of control. These systems are not only deployed against Palestinians, but also marketed globally as “battle-tested,” fueling a growing industry of surveillance and repression. In this Film Salon, we will explore how the occupation has turned Palestine into a testing ground for technologies of domination which have, in the United States, abetted the decay of privacy and other civil rights. Panelists will discuss the global reach of these tools, their impact on human rights, and the urgent need to imagine collective alternatives rooted in justice and freedom. Helga Tawil-Souri: Palestinian-American scholar and Associate Professor, NYU; filmmaker. Omar Zahzah: Assistant Professor, AMED Studies, San Francisco State University. Mohammad Natsheh: Palestinian human rights activist in South Hebron Hills. Bianca Peracchi (Moderator): Human rights activist, Communications & Programs Coordinator at Nonviolence International. |
| Western Sahara: Islamic Nonviolent Resistance | Inspiring conversation with long-time Saharawi human rights activists Salka Barca, from the Western Sahara Solidarity Committee (WSSC) and Karama Sahara and Mulay Sid Ahmed, from the Saharawi Association in the USA (SAUSA). We were also joined by David Wildman, who brings over three decades of experience in faith-based international justice work. The conversation was moderated by Susan Smith, Director of Operations and Community Engagement at the Fellowship of Reconciliation - USA (FOR - USA). |
Barbara Deming wrote the words that serve as the title of our webinar series, “We Are All Part of One Another.” Her prophetic words ring true today more than ever.
The global pandemic has once again revealed how broken our system is. May it also remind us all of our shared humanity.
In this series, you will find stories of the amazing work being done by people all over the world, including our wonderful partners. We trust you will find a reason for grounded realistic hope. Even in the midst of so many daunting challenges, people all over are building a powerful, diverse, global nonviolent movement. We are glad to be able to play a key role as a backbone organization of this global movement and to share this knowledge with you.
We urge you to reach out to us and to your friends, family, and community. We must not allow the medically necessary social distancing to limit our equally necessary need to connect with other people. At this moment, we must rise up as one and declare that a new and better world is possible.
The forces of the status quo, from governments to corporations to far too many leaders, have once again been proven to be cruel and heartless. How many canaries in the coal mine do we need before we wake up and create a path - a bold and beautiful path - out of this darkness?
May you stay safe and healthy and may your life be a blessing to others.
We encourage you to view the previous webinars in this series, linked below.
If you find these conversations helpful, please help spread the word.
NVI will continue to host inspirational conversations of hope.
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Jonathan Kuttab discusses his second book, The Truth Shall Set You Free: The Story of a Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer Working for Peace and Justice in Palestine/Israel. NVI founder, Mubarak Awad, shares his remarks about the book and the stories of their work to advance the nonviolent struggle for Palestinian rights. Professor Maia Carter Hallward serves as host, prompting discussion among Jonathan, Mubarak, and webinar participants with thoughtful questions. |
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Our panel movingly shared their stories of exile and opposition to this Russian invasion. They talked about the plight of hundreds of thousands of people who are struggling against Russophobia and visa and financial challenges. Please listen to these brave Russian voices who have not been heard amidst the din of war. Then, please help spread the word. |
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NVI co-founder, Jonathan Kuttab, was eager to report back from his recent trip home. |
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Nonviolence International hosted a a book event for Civil Resistance Tactics in the 21st Century by Michael Beer one year after the initial book launch, to celebrate the impact this invaluable book is having and to launch our brand new Civil Resistance Tactics in the 21st Century Study Guide. |
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Resisting Occupation: Connecting Palestine and Western Sahara |
This was one of the first times that we could hear Palestinian and Sahrawi voices share their experience of nonviolent resistance to occupation in Palestine and Western Sahara on the same panel. |
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We are just starting to roll out the short book, Beyond The Two-State Solution, by Jonathan Kuttab, and already we are thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive response we are getting. These days many of us are looking for hope in hard times. Jonathan gives us just that. Share the inspiration for a new and better world by watching this webinar. |
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International activists sharing critical lessons and advice for organizing after election wins ousting authoritarian leaders in divided societies. A vital topic in the current situation in the United States. |
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Is U.S. democracy staring at its own grave? Might we need to protect election results against a militarized, white supremacist effort to stop a full vote count? Are Americans up against something unlike anything they’ve experienced in our lifetime? We’ve organized a panel of global anti-coup experts to advise Americans on their strategy for the months or years ahead. |
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In a time of substantial Islamaphobia across the world, Nonviolence International hosts experts in the field of Islam and nonviolent activism. They discuss the rich diversity of nonviolent resistance and activism in Thailand, Kashmir, Sudan, Palestine, and other Muslim states and communities. |
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| Watch a discussion about the country's nonviolent revolution and the current situation facing the Sudanese people and their government. Sudanese professionals, civil society activists, and journalists will share their hopes and plans for Sudan's future and articulate ways in which the international community, and specifically the USA, can help. | |
| Observe our impressive partners, Holy Land Trust and Center for Jewish Nonviolence, lead the way to a model of grassroots co-resistance and solidarity that has the power to transform our beautiful and broken world. | |
| Listen to our discussion of important nonviolent campaigns that seek to eliminate the risk of nuclear conflict, hear the stories of inspiring actions that activists have undergone, and learn more about the role global citizens can take. | |
| Witness some of our partners and friends address the situation in Palestine in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. We will also discuss important campaigns that promote nonviolence in the Levant, with a specific focus on the Gaza Strip, during the pandemic. | |
| Women Fighting for Our Planet (Climate Change Activism) with Phyllis Omido from Kenya, Kehkashan Basu of the United Arab Emirates, Tamara Lorincz from Canada, Juhee Lee from Korea, Raeesah Noor-Mahomed from South Africa, and hosted by Dr. Maia Hallward | Learn about the global ecological movement to discuss important campaigns that help promote effective action on the climate crisis. |
| Discover campaigns that will make a difference promoting a more nonviolent world during the pandemic and provide a counternarrative to the increasing militarism around the world. | |
| Find out about some of the new creative tactics of resistance activists have been using during this time of crisis. | |
| Nonviolence in Palestine with Sami Awad of Holy Land Trust | Listen to Sami Awad discuss the role nonviolence has in the struggle of the Palestinian people, as well as hear updates about the situation on the ground during this time of the pandemic. |
| Nonviolence in a Time of Crisis with Mubarak Awad | Hear Mubarak Awad, the founder of Nonviolence International, share his warmth and wisdom and tell how he got his start in nonviolence resistance. |
We don’t know what the future will hold, but we believe that nonviolence is a force more powerful.
And, we know nonviolence is both an effective tool to create real and lasting social change as well as a way of life for many of us.
