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Monday, June 16, 2025

The United Nations 2025 ACT NOW for a peaceful world: Did you know that the world spent $2.4 trillion on its militaries or that the global economic cost of violence was nearly $20 trillion in 2023?

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Building a movement for peace

The future is young. Today, half the world’s population is under 30, and this generation is emerging as a powerful force for peace in a world marred by conflict and injustice.

Across the globe, young people are organizing protests, sparking global movements, and forging bonds of solidarity. In communities ravaged by violence, they serve as peacekeepers and peacebuilders, laying the groundwork for a resilient tomorrow.

Learn more about how young people contribute to peace, and join them in building a movement for a more peaceful and just world.

Know your facts

Empower yourself with knowledge

Get inspired

Read peacebuilder stories

Speak up

Become an advocate for peace

"When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful.”

Malala Yousafzai, UN Messenger of Peace

ActNow for peace

From ending violence against women and girls to empowering youth and building peace, we can do more to create a better world. Here are ten more actions you can take to contribute to a more peaceful future.

Know your facts

Did you know that the world spent $2.4 trillion on its militaries or that the global economic cost of violence was nearly $20 trillion in 2023? Learn the facts in your campaign against violence.

An illustration with the text 'The cost of 1 aircraft carrier can reforest an area 3 times the size of Costa Rica. Source: International Peace Bureau'.
An illustration with the text '200,000 children can attend a year of school for the price of 1 stealth fighter. Source: UN Office for Disarmament Affairs'.
An illustration with the text '26,000 people can be treated for malaria for the price of 1 battle tank. Source: International Peace Bureau'.

Fast facts

Did you know that that wars cost the world $20 trillion in 2023 or that one in three victims of trafficking is a child?

Fortify your campaign against violence with hard facts on issues that matter.

Disarmament

First resolution of the UN General Assembly was on nuclear disarmament in 1946.

#INVEST IN PEACE

 https://www.un.org/en/peace-and-security/page/fast-facts

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