Make Art Not War

Like the other arts, music is able to transcend the arbitrary boundaries that humans devise to separate themselves from others.

Check out our feature about how music has historically worked to bolster resistance and about how traditions of musical defiance are taking root in countries such as Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine.

As one of the most powerful mediums of our time, film has been and continues to be a powerful tool for opposing war, promoting peace with justice, and building international understanding.

For the better part of the past two decades, the deadliest conflict since World War II has been unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Out of the poverty and violence of Brazil’s favelas has evolved some remarkable music.

The First Lady of Arab hip hop speaks out against occupation.

Recognizing that music can be a powerful tool for social change, we’ve collaborated with a number of artist-activists who are both producing inspring music and are taking courageous stands for human rights.