In our pursuit of a world free of war and the threat of war, we are changing U.S. foreign policy from one that is overly militarized to one that prevents, mitigates, and transforms violent conflict.
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Invest in Peacebuilding
Peacebuilding and conflict prevention programs reduce violent conflict and human suffering while saving taxpayer dollars. Yet, U.S. support for this work has been persistently underfunded.
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Prevention and Protection
The Prevention and Protection Working Group (PPWG) is a coalition of organizations dedicated to improving U.S. government policies and civilian capacities to prevent violent conflict, avert mass atrocities, and protect civilians threatened by such crises.
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FCNL's Work on Landmines
For decades, FCNL has worked to ban the use of landmines, which maim and kill indiscriminately, inflicting human suffering even long after conflict ends.
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Fully Fund United Nations Peacekeeping Activities
U.N. operations do not require U.S. troops and cost the American taxpayer eight times less than a U.S. military deployment would.
The War in Ukraine
We condemn Russia’s illegal and brutal invasion of Ukraine, and urge all parties to seek an immediate cease-fire. We support non-violent responses to the conflict and a negotiated settlement to secure a just and sustainable peace for the region
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