USIP "is an independent, nonpartisan, national institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and democratic transformations, and...

The Elders is a unique website that promotes world elders for today's global village. They select individuals who have demonstrated unsurpassed strength and wisdom in their dedication to world peace and who are able and willing to speak...

Non-profit "global humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church". Their mission "is to alleviate human suffering-whether by war, conflict or natural disaster". Find articles, photos, and more.

Humanitarian Law in an international law serving to protect human life and dignity for all in times of conflict. This guide provides articles, cases, videos, interactive projects and much more to deepen student's understanding of the law...

Non-profit humanitarian organization dedicated to saving lives by "eliminating hunger through prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations of conflict, war and natural disaster".

Will our descendants enjoy lives that are richer, more fulfilled, healthier, and in general better than those of today? Or will human societies collapse under the strain of depleted resources, brutal conflicts, and environmental damage?...

This resource provides a historical background to the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea in which Eritrea has gained their independence. Includes some nice maps.

The 78th Congress published a pamphlet in 1944 which gave a chronological history of events that led up to World War II. Read the very detailed information set out year by year. The introduction explains the scope of the pamphlet.

This interactive timeline takes learners through the Cold War using images and an animated chronology of events throughout the 50 years.

This curriculum guide broadly examines the relationships between the media and the military during wartime.

World War II (WWII), a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 involved more than 100 million people and over 30 countries. The Allied powers - including the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union - worked together...

Describes Roosevelt's policies towards Pan-America, involvement in the global conflict, and entry into World War II. Included are sample lessons and a bibliography. (Published in 1978)

Christian, non-profit organization who helps people impacted by disaster, conflict and poverty receive medical care.

A wealth of information on topics such as, cultural effects on behavior, group behavior, social change, political and economic systems, social conflict,and global interdependence. Each topic is broken down in to benchmarks by age groups...

A brief overview of the decade prior to the American entrance into World War II. Read about the rise in militarism in both Europe and Japan.

A brief chronology of events occurring between March of 1938 and December of 1941, events that led to war in Europe and eventually a world-wide war. From a Department of State bulletin issued on December 18, 1941.

Read about the rising militarism and fascism in Europe and Asia as dictators expanded their territories. See how the United States reacted with its series of three neutrality acts.

Official website of the World Security Network which seeks to prevent wars and promote peace on many fronts. The left-hand menu provides information on current hot topics, ideas, and countries.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How water is distributed throughout the world.

Learn about the movement of people from one place to another with this informative look at migration. Discover the push and pull factors, migration into Europe, and the main types of migration.

Argentina and Brazil share the Rio de la Plata basin and have had periods of conflict and unity. In 1985 they signed the basis for the MERCOSUR, a Regional Trade Agreement. This academic paper details the relations between the two...

This site has a PDF file on Martin Luther King's "Beyond Vietnam" speech and his dream of world peace, students look at the possibility of peace in the world.

The Pop movement spanned the globe at a time when countries were reeling not only from the mass production of cultural and consumer objects, but also from the fallout from WWII, conflicts like the Vietnam War, and the rise of Communism....

Here you will find free teaching resources for secondary teachers on cultivating peace and teaching learners how to take an active role in promoting peace in the world around them.