The UCP/A Community of Practice Around the World
As of 2022, at least 61 organizations are providing UCP/A in 24 areas of the world and that’s’ only the number we know about! Many more men and women are out there doing this work. AND, the number is growing every day! As militarism, ecological violence and authoritarianism encroach upon our communities and environments, the need for violence prevention and civilian protection will continue to soar. Join us as we create the paradigm shift from the bottom up required to meet this challenge. Read about our collective vision for civilian protection in our Common Statement in English, Spanish, and French
Supported by Nonviolent Peaceforce
The development of the UCP/A Community of Practice has been nurtured by Nonviolent Peaceforce which has provided staff resources and funding for meetings, working groups, and communication infrastructure for almost a decade.
UCP/A Community of Practice in the News
April 3, 2024 written by Mel Duncan
There’s a better way to make communities safer — and it’s taking off around the world
The wars in Ukraine and Palestine continue to escalate as the U.S. bolsters them with billions more in weapons, feeding the insatiable military industries all in the name of security and stability. Yet, at the same time, a rapidly swelling undercurrent of sustainable and affordable nonviolent methods to protect civilians and prevent violence is accelerating throughout the world.