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Tensions Between Venezuela and the US – September 2025 Military Standoff

Relations between Venezuela and the United States have reached a dangerous military standoff as of September 2025. With U.S. warships deployed near Venezuelan waters and Caracas mobilizing militias, global concern is growing about a potential conflict. This article examines the background, impact, consequences, and the latest efforts toward a peaceful resolution.

Israel’s September 9 Strike in Qatar: Triggers, Impact, and What Has Happened Since

On September 9, 2025, Israel carried out an airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas figures. This article examines what triggered the strike, the background leading up to it, the humanitarian and diplomatic consequences, and developments through September 17. Pledge4Peace presents these events neutrally, highlighting facts and perspectives as reported, while emphasizing pathways to peace and dialogue.

Tragic Death of Iryna Zarutska: When Hate Divides and Unity Must Prevail

The tragic death of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, NC has sparked painful questions about hate, division, and safety in America. How communities can work together through solidarity, justice, and unity to prevent future tragedies. Learn how we can honor Iryna’s memory by choosing peace over hate—and take action by voting on real solutions today.

Nepal’s Gen-Z Uprising: From Social Media Ban to a Call for Peaceful Reform

Nepal is facing a period of profound unrest after a short-lived social-media ban triggered a wave of youth-led demonstrations. What started as opposition to digital restrictions quickly grew into broader calls for transparency, integrity, and opportunity. Curfews, army deployments, and clashes have left dozens dead and more than a thousand injured, while the resignation of the prime minister has opened the door to political transition. At its core, the movement reflects deep frustration with corruption and inequality—and a demand for reforms that ensure accountability, fair access, and peaceful governance for future generations.

Supreme Court Stay on LA “Roving Patrols”: What Happened, What It Means, and How Communities Can Respond

A brief US Supreme Court order stayed lower-court rulings that had restricted certain ICE and Border Patrol “roving patrol” practices in Los Angeles, pending appeal. The order does not decide the merits but allows federal operations to resume during litigation. Civil-rights groups allege these sweeps risk unconstitutional profiling; federal officials argue they are lawful enforcement tools.

France Erupts in “Block Everything” Protests: What Sparked Them, What They Mean, and What’s Next

France is facing a new wave of unrest. On September 10, 2025, thousands of protesters under the banner “Bloquons Tout” (“Block Everything”) disrupted highways, lit barricades, and confronted police in major cities. With nearly 300 arrests and over 80,000 security personnel deployed, the demonstrations reflect not only opposition to budget cuts but also a broader crisis of confidence in France’s political and economic direction.

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Europe’s Wildfires: How You Can Help Victims through Donations and Volunteering

Europe is battling record-breaking wildfires that have already consumed over half a million hectares—twice the 20-year average. Entire communities have been displaced, endangered wildlife is vanishing, and volunteer firefighters are paying with their lives.

Homelessness in America: Crisis and Controversy

Homelessness in the United States has surged to record levels, with 653,104 people experiencing homelessness as of January 2023. Nearly 40% are unsheltered, living on streets or in encampments. The crisis disproportionately affects people of color and families struggling under severe rent burdens.

Peace & Democracy Conference Inspires Global Action

The Peace & Democracy Conference 2025, hosted by Pledge4Peace on August 23, brought together peace activists, human rights leaders, and global citizens for a powerful dialogue on today’s most urgent conflicts. From emotional testimonies on the Israel–Palestine conflict by Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin, to frontline perspectives from Ukraine’s Olga Tarnovska, and insights from leaders in Panama, Malawi, and the United States, the event highlighted bold, citizen-driven solutions.

India-Pakistan at a Crossroads: Is This the Moment for Peace or Provocation?

Breaking the Silence: Women’s Political Participation in a Changing World

From grassroots activists to heads of state, women are breaking barriers, challenging patriarchy, and proving that societies thrive when their voices are heard. Yet challenges remain: violence, systemic exclusion, and tokenism continue to block their path. This article explores the numbers, the stories, and the urgent call to action for greater women’s political participation.

Beyond the Barricades: How Volunteers Are Risking All for Peace in Gaza

In the heart of Gaza, where war shatters homes and headlines fade, an unyielding movement for peace endures. Away from the cameras, volunteers risk their lives to deliver food, medicine, education, and hope — proving that resistance can be nonviolent, deeply human, and profoundly powerful. These teachers, medics, and community leaders are not driven by politics, but by the belief that peace is the only future worth fighting for.

Challenges to Peace and Democracy in Malawi’s 2025 Election

Amid economic hardship, corruption scandals, and growing distrust in institutions, the nation’s democracy hangs in the balance. Opposition parties demand electoral reforms, civil society calls for transparency, and citizens grapple with hunger, unemployment, and disillusionment.

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Ethiopia’s Hidden Battle: How Volunteers Are Quietly Healing a Nation Torn Apart

Far from the headlines, volunteers are restoring schools, delivering food and water, counseling trauma survivors, and bridging ethnic divides. They are teachers, farmers, medics, and youth leaders — risking their safety not for politics, but for peace.

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Syria’s New Warriors: The Rising Tide of Nonviolent Resistance Changing the Future

Beyond the Barricades: How Volunteers Are Risking All for Peace in Gaza

In the shadows of war-torn Gaza, where bombs fall and silence haunts the ruins, a powerful force quietly rises: peace. Volunteers risk everything not for politics or power, but for humanity.

Why Peace Talks Fail in Israel-Palestine and How Activists Can Change the Narrative

Explore the key reasons why peace talks repeatedly fail in Israel-Palestine and discover how peace activists can reshape the narrative to promote justice, nonviolence, and lasting peace. Learn about the conflict’s history, core issues, and the vital role activists play

Yemen’s Lifelines: Volunteers Feeding Children in the World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis

Volunteers in Yemen risk their lives daily to feed starving children, offering hope in the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Their courage sustains the nation, one meal at a time.

The Unsung Heroes: Volunteers Protecting Civilians Amidst the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Volunteers risk their lives to protect civilians in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, offering aid, evacuations, and hope amid chaos—true heroes in the shadows of war.

Healing Sudan: Ending the War That’s Targeting Hospitals and Humanity

Sudan’s war is turning hospitals into battlegrounds and civilians into targets. Discover the urgent efforts to restore peace, protect healthcare, and reclaim hope for a nation in crisis.

Inside America’s New Immigration Battle: A Deep Dive into Policy, Protests, and Human Rights

Explore the heart of America’s evolving immigration crisis—where policy shifts, protests, and human rights collide in a powerful struggle shaping the nation’s future and its moral compass.

Texas Floods July 2025: What You Need to Know, How You Can Help, and How to Prepare for the Future

Devastating floods hit Texas in July 2025, displacing thousands. Learn key facts, how to support recovery efforts, and what steps to take now to prepare for future climate-related disasters.

Don’t Burn Out, Ignite Change: Your Powerful Path to Sustainable Activism

Activism isn't a sprint—it's a journey. Learn how to avoid burnout, stay motivated, and ignite lasting change through mindful, sustainable action that fuels both your passion and your purpose.

The Courage to Stay Peaceful When the World Wants You Angry

In a world driven by outrage and division, choosing peace takes real courage. This piece explores the power of staying calm, kind, and compassionate—even when anger feels justified.

The Invisible Army of Peace: Unreported Wins by Everyday Volunteers

Across the globe, everyday volunteers are quietly resolving conflicts, healing communities, and preventing violence—forming an invisible army that's winning battles for peace without recognition.

Pledge4Peace Launches New Website to Empower Global Action for Peace and Democracy

Pledge4Peace unveils its new website, uniting global citizens to support peace, human rights, and democracy through education, advocacy, and grassroots action. A new digital era for change begins.

The Frontlines of Peace: How Volunteers Are Quietly Preventing the Next War

Volunteers worldwide are quietly preventing wars through dialogue, education, and aid. Discover how they build peace—and how you can join them.

From Gaza to Kyiv: How Activists Are Building Cross-Border Peace Movements

Peace efforts in Gaza and Kyiv have become symbols of resilience and hope amid devastating conflicts. The Gaza peace movement and Kyiv peace efforts highlight the power of activism, even in regions torn apart by war.

Peace Between India and Pakistan: Is It Only the Job of Leaders?

Peace between India and Pakistan won't come from leaders alone—it begins with youth, citizens, and communities choosing empathy, dialogue, and shared humanity.

Youth Rising for Peace: Global Surge in Volunteer-Led Peacebuilding Movements

Youth worldwide are leading peacebuilding efforts through empathy, action, and dialogue—reshaping communities from Rwanda to New Zealand and beyond.

The Inner Fight: How to Stay Peaceful in a World That Thrives on Chaos

True peace begins within. This article explores how inner calm and mental resilience empower activists to lead sustainable change in a chaotic world.

"No More Hiroshimas”, a call for urgent nuclear dialogue as conflict risks rise

The risk of nuclear catastrophe is higher than at any time since the Cold War. Leaders are failing to uphold international law, and eroding basic norms.

Peace Isn’t Passive: How Action-Driven Volunteers Are Leading the Way

Peace isn't passive — it's built by volunteers who act with empathy, courage, and purpose. Discover how everyday heroes are creating change through action.

Chile’s Road to a New Constitution: Lessons in Democratic Resilience

In this article, we explore Chile’s road to a new constitution, examining the events leading to the historic vote, the role of activism, and the key lessons for other democracies facing challenges.

A Pathway Towards Sustainable Peace in Palestine and Israel

Nearly a year after the 7 October attacks by Hamas and Israel’s ongoing, disproportionate assault on Gaza, The Elders call for a new approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that can lead...

Humanity Law of Suffering - The Math Equation which Defines Human Sufferings

Have you ever thought about why we encounter problems in our lives? Why do health, job, financial, or other crises suddenly knock on our door, forcing us to deal with them?