Jehovah’s Witnesses launch global campaign on solutions to violence, war

Amid persistent global conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war, ongoing Israeli–Palestinian strife, and Sudan’s civil war, Jehovah’s Witnesses are initiating a worldwide campaign in September 2025 to offer a Bible-based pathway toward ending wars and finding peace.
Over nine million volunteers across the globe will distribute the special edition of their flagship publication, The Watchtower No.1 2025, titled ‘An End to War –– How?’
Olusegun Eroyemi, spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses in Nigeria, underscored the relevance of the campaign in the current volatile climate in a recent statement.
“We live in a time where violent conflicts, even large-scale wars, are surging,” said Mr Eroyemi. “We believe that this magazine will bring hope not only to the millions of people suffering from the violence that war inflicts but also to anyone who is searching for peace in their life.”
The magazine presents a concise yet comprehensive exploration of key topics, including the reasons wars and violent conflicts persist, how such conflicts will eventually come to an end, and practical guidance on achieving peace despite surrounding turmoil, according to the statement.
It noted that a “particularly resonant aspect of the publication addresses” the profound question of whether humanity will ever experience a future free of war.
“This hopeful solution is grounded in Jesus Christ’s teaching in the Lord’s Prayer, affirming that true peace transcends governmental efforts and human limitations.
“Complementing the magazine distribution, Jehovah’s Witnesses will also host a series of public talks sharing the same theme, ‘An End to War –– How?’,” it explained.
The Witnesses said these discourses, 30-minute long, will be held globally at their Kingdom Halls and are open to everyone, with no collections requested at any event.
Mr Eroyemi extended an invitation to all, noting, “For many, what they will hear will not only be comforting but also life-changing.”
Those interested in attending, said the religious organisation, could find the nearest Kingdom Hall through its official website, under the About Us section and then Meetings.
Furthermore, it was disclosed that the 2025 edition of The Watchtower No. 1 will be available for free digital download on jw.org during September, with all content accessible without the need for a login or subscription.
This campaign represents Jehovah’s Witnesses’ ongoing commitment to peaceful outreach and community engagement, aiming to offer spiritual guidance and hope amid a world still beset by violence and uncertainty, the organisation said.
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