The Commonweal Collection is inspired by the idea of a more peaceful world in which all of us can thrive without oppressing or marginalising others. For those involved in movements for nonviolent social change, this means an active engagement with how dynamics of power, inequality, and difference can benefit some at the expense of others, and a commitment to increasing equality and inclusion in all our practices. Continue reading On Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Social Change

The resources in the collection at Commonweal tell us about the creation, building and strategies of social movements working on peace, justice and human rights across a wide range of campaign issues over decades. But why are social movements so important? And what are they? Continue reading Learning about Social Movements

The Commonweal Collection is one of the UK’s leading resources on nonviolence, but what does that mean and why does it matter? Continue reading Unpacking Nonviolence

New book ‘Rebel Verdict’ is a must-read for anyone concerned by the UK’s increasing attempts to curb protest.  Continue reading The UK government wants to stamp out dissent. Here’s how to stop it.

Professor Rachel Julian, Trustee of Commonweal reflects on COP26 and the action needed. Continue reading Climate change is happening…and we’re all involved!

When George W Bush won race for the White House in November 2000 his team immediately began to change US foreign and security policies to usher in the much-vaunted New American Century.   The United States would now go its own way and provide global leadership as the world’s only superpower, ensuring a new era of peace and stability modelled on the American neoliberal free market model. Continue reading The 9/11 attacks and the start of endless war