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Supporting people working for a nonviolent world.

Do you want to challenge injustice?

Are you interested in learning how nonviolent activists have stood up to power and won?

Commonweal is a unique collection of over 14,000 books, pamphlets and journals on social change and activism, peace and disarmament, climate crisis & the green movement, nonviolent philosophy and practice, human rights, anti-racism and identity. The Collection is based at the JB Priestley Library, University of Bradford BD7 1DP and is open to the public.

Outreach

As well as the physical collection of books, pamphlets and periodicals, Commonweal also has an outreach programme which aims to inspire, inform and connect those involved in movements for social change through workshops, events, talks, discussion groups and more. Have a look at what’s on here.

We are currently building our bank of resources and reading lists which will help get the ideas, inspiration and strategies embodied in the books in the Collection into the hands of activists to grow and sustain social movements.

Together we can build a better world, one step at a time.

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We also have a Friends of Commonweal scheme, for people who are able to make a regular donation. Please email commonweal@riseup.net if you would like to become a friend.