Peace and disarmament

Peace and disarmament stand as indispensable pillars of global harmony and security.

At its core, peace is not merely the absence of war but a dynamic state characterized by justice, equality, and respect for human rights. Achieving lasting peace requires concerted efforts at both national and international levels, encompassing diplomacy, conflict resolution, and the promotion of dialogue and understanding among diverse cultures and ideologies.

Sustainable peace cannot be attained without addressing the root causes of conflict, including poverty, inequality, and social injustice.

Disarmament, meanwhile, represents a proactive step towards preventing the devastating consequences of armed conflict.

However, the path to peace and disarmament is filled with challenges and obstacles. Deep-seated mistrust, vested interests, and geopolitical rivalries often impede progress towards meaningful disarmament agreements.

The pursuit of peace and disarmament represents a moral imperative and a strategic imperative for the future of humanity.

Servas International stands up for a world where the peaceful resolution of conflicts prevails over the logic of violence and war.

2023, November | New York

Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

In November 2023, Julie Cormack and Kent Macaulay (two of Servas International's Representatives to the United Nations in New York) attended the 2nd Meeting of States Parties to the UN's Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. This is a UN treaty to abolish all nuclear weapons and testing around the globe. In this video, Julie and Kent share the Treaty's contents and the ratification process by UN member states, the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons use and testing, the debate about nuclear deterrence versus common security, and possible roles that Servas and its members could play in regard to the treaty.