At the threshold of the 21st century, an ecumenical peace movement is taking shape, preparing for the Decade to Overcome Violence, celebrating the International Year for a Culture of Peace: 2000, and relating to the United Nations Decade for a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence for the Children of the World: 2001-2010.

Who are we
The Peace to the City Network is a global grassroots network of churches, peace and justice organizations, faith communities and civil society movements in cities around the world, engaged in local initiatives to overcome urban, political, ethnic and religious violence. Learn more about the Peace to the City Network members.

What do we do
Network members are commited to challenge and transform the global culture of violence in the direction of a culture of peace. The network focuses on practical means to overcome violence via conflict prevention, conflict resolution, mediation, gun control and disarmament. Have a look at the Seven Point Peace Plan to learn more about our activities.

Violence in its many forms is rising.

Whether in the family or on the streets, between communities or between countries, all of us are affected by, even linked to, the violence of today's world.

All of us are affected by the culture of violence;
all of us must help to build a culture of peace.
Reach out and join hands with others
praying and working for peace!

Work with others in the
Peace to the City Network
on issues of global concern!

Peace is possible!

Peace is practical!

A global grassroots network
Members committed to challenge violence
Focus on practical means