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June 14, 2024 - WASHINGTON One of the world’s most-renowned symbols for peace, the Non-Violence sculpture, or “Knotted Gun,” adorns the entrance to the United Nations as a permanent, compelling monument. For National Gun Violence Awareness Month, a unique and stirring interpretation of the art in Washington Mystics-theme was presented by the Non-Violence Project to […]
The Non-Violence Project wishes to address recent concerns regarding the unauthorized use of the KNOTTED GUN image by the political party ADR, Luxembourg. We believe it is essential to clarify our position on this matter to maintain the integrity of our organization's mission and values. 1. Unauthorized Use of KNOTTED GUN:We have not authorized ADR […]
May 30, 2024 – The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF) is delighted to announce the expansion of its global network with the addition of three new countries: South Africa, Ecuador and Greece. This significant growth marks a new chapter in our mission to promote peace and non-violence through education and social initiatives worldwide. South Africa: A […]
Coming from a sporting family background, (his father being an Olympian and having been an athlete himself), Theo Bamparoutsis has grown up with the Olympic ideals and sportsmanship values that followed him throughout his life and professional career. Fair Play was an unconditional status that he has followed as an athlete and as a professional. […]
Halfway through 2024, and we're thrilled to share our full 2023 activity report with you! 2023 was a year of resilience for NVP and all our countries. The dedication and support from each and every one of you has been truly remarkable as we strive to prevent conflicts and create better living, sporting, and working […]
Ecuador by nature a very peaceful country in the center of the world. A country with such beauty, a culture so diverse, a nature like nowhere else. But unfortunately Ecuador has also become one of the most violent places in Latin America. We are grateful and overwhelmed that in such times a person steps up to initiate Change. We […]
The Non-Violence Project is a non-profit organization created in 1993 with the goal of preventing and reducing violence. The organization is headquartered in Switzerland and is active in many countries around the world. Its symbol, the Knotted Gun, is an international symbol of peace.
Our mission is to INSPIRE, MOTIVATE and ENGAGE people to solve conflicts without resorting to any form of violence. Through education and awareness, we measure the impact of our programs and we have a specific focus on youth as we believe in the power of young people as changemakers.
There are many ways to support our work ! We rely on the generosity of our donors but we also welcome projects’ sponsoring, fundraising events, partnerships of all kinds and much more.
