Protests for Peace and Freedom

Images of peaceful demonstrations advocating for democracy and solidarity, with banners expressing calls for peace and social justice.

Crowd viewing and photographing costume gathering at Salute Church, Venice Italy

In Dresden, about 3, 000 people gathered on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. On posters and banners they demanded, among other things, Stop the War and Freedom for Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people in Ukraine

Demonstratin Demoktatie Politics Citizens 'Request History 02.02.2025 Potsdam State capital Alter Markt Potsdam Altes Rathaus Nikolaikirche Museum Barberini Landtag Obeliskuna Portal Demonstration Bündnis Potsdam confesses Color for democracy, tolerance and cosmopolitanism Potsdam Brandenburg Demonstrator Demonstrator Citizens' Request History 02 02 2025 Potsdam state capital Alter Markt Potsdam Altes Rathaus Nikolaikirche Museum Barberini Landtag Obelisk Fortuna Portal Demonstration Bündnis Potsdam confesses color for democracy, tolerance and cosmopolitanism Potsdam Brandenurg Ger

In Dresden, people gathered again on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. On posters and banners they demanded, among other things, Stop the War and Freedom for Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people in Ukraine

In Dresden, people gathered again on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. On posters and banners they demanded, among other things, Stop the War and Freedom for Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people in Ukraine

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a large solidarity rally of Dresdeners with numerous Ukrainian refugees took place on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. At the end, all participants came together to form a large chain of lights

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a large solidarity rally of Dresdeners with numerous Ukrainian refugees took place on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. At the end, all participants came together to form a large chain of lights

Crowd viewing and photographing costume gathering at Salute Church, Venice Italy

German Bishops' Conference

St. Paul, Minnesota, Youth march and rally to end violence, Protester holding a no justice no peace sign at the rally.

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a large solidarity rally of Dresdeners with numerous Ukrainian refugees took place on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. At the end, all participants came together to form a large chain of lights

Kunst Kultur Religion Politik 22.08.2024 Potsdam Landeshauptstadt Brandenburg Garnisonkirche Potsdam Nagelkreuzkapelle Festakt anlässlich der Eröffnung der Garnisonkirche Potsdam Turm mit Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier Schirmherr ,Christian Stäblein, Bischof der Evangelischen Kirche Berlin-Brandenburg-schlesische Oberlausitz, Ministerpräsident Dr. Dietmar Woidke Proteste der Bürgerinitiative für ein Potsdam ohne Garnisonkirche Potsdam Brandenurg GER *** Art Culture Religion Politics 22 08 2024 Potsdam State Capital Brandenburg Garrison Church Potsdam Chapel of the Cross of Nails Ceremony on the occasion of the opening of the Garrison Church Potsdam Tower with Federal President Frank Walter Steinmeier Patron ,Chr

In Dresden, about 3, 000 people gathered on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. On posters and banners they demanded, among other things, Stop the War and Freedom for Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people in Ukraine

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a large solidarity rally of Dresdeners with numerous Ukrainian refugees took place on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. At the end, all participants came together to form a large chain of lights

In Dresden, about 3, 000 people gathered on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. On posters and banners they demanded, among other things, Stop the War and Freedom for Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people in Ukraine

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - July 1, 2021: A sign reading 'No Pride in Genocide' is held up as activists march towards Parliament Hill in protest of Cana

In Dresden, about 3, 000 people gathered on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. On posters and banners they demanded, among other things, Stop the War and Freedom for Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people in Ukraine

Rome, many Ukrainian citizens at the mass for peace in the basilica of Santa Sofia in the Boccea district, the ceremony was also attended by the President of the Republic.

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a large solidarity rally of Dresdeners with numerous Ukrainian refugees took place on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. At the end, all participants came together to form a large chain of lights

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a large solidarity rally of Dresdeners with numerous Ukrainian refugees took place on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. At the end, all participants came together to form a large chain of lights

Detroit, Michigan USA, 21 June 2017, Members and supporters of Detroit's Chaldean community of Iraqi Christians rallied outside the federal courthouse to protest the government's arrest of dozens of Iraqis who they plan to deport. Inside the courthouse, arguments were heard on a class-action lawsuit filed by the ACLU seeking to stop the deportations.

Germany, Berlin, 28. 02. 2022, Initiative Gethsemanekiez (against taking the history of the church from Corona deniers), today topic Ukraine, with Wolfgang Thierse and Anke Giesen from MEMORIAL (banned in Russia by Putin), Europe

Demonstratin Demoktatie Politics Citizens 'Request History 02.02.2025 Potsdam State capital Alter Markt Potsdam Altes Rathaus Nikolaikirche Museum Barberini Landtag Obeliskuna Portal Demonstration Bündnis Potsdam confesses Color for democracy, tolerance and cosmopolitanism Potsdam Brandenburg Demonstrator Demonstrator Citizens' Request History 02 02 2025 Potsdam state capital Alter Markt Potsdam Altes Rathaus Nikolaikirche Museum Barberini Landtag Obelisk Fortuna Portal Demonstration Bündnis Potsdam confesses color for democracy, tolerance and cosmopolitanism Potsdam Brandenurg Ger

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a large solidarity rally of Dresdeners with numerous Ukrainian refugees took place on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. At the end, all participants came together to form a large chain of lights

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a large solidarity rally of Dresdeners with numerous Ukrainian refugees took place on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. At the end, all participants came together to form a large chain of lights

To mark 13 February and the destruction of Dresden in the Second World War, the small right-wing extremist party Freie Sachsen organised a demonstration and marched through the centre of Dresden in front of the Church of Our Lady with revanchist and fantasy flags and loudspeakers. They distorted historical facts, voiced conspiracy theories and shouted slogans that jeopardised the rule of law, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a large solidarity rally of Dresdeners with numerous Ukrainian refugees took place on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. At the end, all participants came together to form a large chain of lights

In Dresden, about 3, 000 people gathered on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. On posters and banners they demanded, among other things, Stop the War and Freedom for Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people in Ukraine

To mark 13 February and the destruction of Dresden in the Second World War, the small right-wing extremist party Freie Sachsen organised a demonstration and marched through the centre of Dresden in front of the Church of Our Lady with revanchist and fantasy flags and loudspeakers. They distorted historical facts, voiced conspiracy theories and shouted slogans that jeopardised the rule of law, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Mourning ceremony for victims of the Euromaidan in Kiev, Lviv, Western Ukraine, Ukraine, Europe

In Dresden, people gathered again on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. On posters and banners they demanded, among other things, Stop the War and Freedom for Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people in Ukraine

Italy, Rome on 2022-04-15. Easter ceremony and torchlight procession at the foot of the hill in the presence of Pope Francis. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.Italy, Rome le 2022-04-15. Ceremonie de Paques et procession aux flambeaux au pied du Collisee en presence du Pape Francois. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Art Culture Religion Politics 22 08 2024 Potsdam State Capital Brandenburg Garrison Church Potsdam Chapel of the Cross of Nails Ceremony on the Occasion of the Opening of the Garrison Church Power With Federal President Frank Walter Steinmeier Patron, Chr

In Dresden, people gathered again on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. On posters and banners they demanded, among other things, Stop the War and Freedom for Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people in Ukraine

Easter ceremony and torchlight procession at the foot of the hill in the presence of Pope Francis. Italy, Rome.

Italy, Rome on 2022-04-15. Easter ceremony and torchlight procession at the foot of the hill in the presence of Pope Francis. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.Italy, Rome le 2022-04-15. Ceremonie de Paques et procession aux flambeaux au pied du Collisee en presence du Pape Francois. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Ottawa, Canada. July 1st, 2021. Thousands marched through the street of the Capital in a Cancel Canada Rally lead by Indigenous leaders demanding Canadians rethink the national holiday as Canada continue to grapple with the legacy of Indian Residential Schools as more of children's bodies get discovered in unmarked graves. Orange was worn in memory of these children who died in Residential Schools throughout the country. Credit: meanderingemu/Alamy Live News

Scene showing the impact of the fire which damaged Notre Dame Cathedral on the night the fire was extinguished. A spontaneous street choir sings Catholic liturgical songs to offer supplication and comfort near the now unlit Cathedral. On the 15 April 2019, fire broke out beneath the roof of the Cathedral. It was extinguished 15 hours later, however, the building's spire and most of the roof collapsed and some upper walls severely damaged. A large number of works of art and religious objects were removed and taken to safety in the early hours of the conflagration 13th-century rose windows, suffered little or no damage. Three people were injured. The cathedral's construction commenced in 1160; It was mostly finished by 1260. Notre-Dame suffered desecration during the French Revolution. In the 19th century, the cathedral was chosen as the site of the coronation of Napoleon I. It was also used on many state occasions such as the funerals of several presidents of the Third French Republic.

Singing the national anthem, mourning ceremony for victims of the Euromaidan in Kiev, Lviv, Western Ukraine, Ukraine, Europe

Es Firo, Moors and Christians celebration of victory over the Barbary corsairs of May 11, 1561, Soller, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Royal Oak, Michigan USA, 3 May 2023, Members of Jewish Voice for Peace and their supporters gathered at the Woodward Avenue Shul to denounce the antisemitism displayed when a swastika was painted on the synagogue.

In Dresden, people gathered again on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. On posters and banners they demanded, among other things, Stop the War and Freedom for Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people in Ukraine

HONG KONG - PROTEST - RASSEMBLEMENT DEVANT LE CONSULAT BRITANNIQUELe manifestants pro-democratie de Hong Kong se sont rassemblé devant le consulat du Royaume Uni.HONG KONG - PROTEST - RALLY OUTSIDE THE BRITISH CONSULATEThe pro-democracy demonstrators from Hong Kong gathered outside the United Kingdom consulate.

In Dresden, about 3, 000 people gathered on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. On posters and banners they demanded, among other things, Stop the War and Freedom for Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people in Ukraine

A picture of the Day of Baptism of Rus celebration in the streets of Kiev

Traditional Catholic pilgrimage, Paris, France, Europe

A picture of people attending a religious event in the Sioni Cathedral, in Tbilisi

Rome, Sunday mass in the church of Santa Sofia of the Ukrainian community of Rome.

Believers at the Pope John Paul II Sermon 2432000

Vatican City, St. Peter's Square, during the recitation of the Angelus the Promoting Committee of the March PerugiAssisi for Peace together with the pupils, teachers and parents of the 'Yellow River' Comprehensive Institute of Rome, the Municipality of Assisi, Province of Perugia, Article 21, Cipsi to say: 'STOP! War is madness. In the photo the flag of peace and of the European union

In Dresden, people gathered again on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. On posters and banners they demanded, among other things, Stop the War and Freedom for Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people in Ukraine

In Dresden, people gathered again on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. On posters and banners they demanded, among other things, Stop the War and Freedom for Ukraine and expressed their solidarity with the people in Ukraine

On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a large solidarity rally of Dresdeners with numerous Ukrainian refugees took place on Neumarkt in front of the Church of Our Lady. At the end, all participants came together to form a large chain of lights

German Bishops' Conference

Women in the Catholic Church revolt. Protest event of the group Maria 2.0, 102nd German Catholic Day in Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

celebration of the patron saint, Moors and Christians, Pollensa, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.

Toronto, Canada. 30th Sep, 2021. Activist Binesi Ogichidaa speaks during the Orange Shirt Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation at Dundas Square, to heal, raise awareness and rise together as an Indigenous Community.Organized by Matriarchal Circle, a Toronto-based grassroots organization impacted by child welfare agencies. The Matriarchal Circle's vision is for child welfare to be practiced in Toronto in true Indigenous grassroots led circles, "as opposed to the neo-colonial, oppressive, genocidal acts in the current child welfare system. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News

Police protect Rev. Terry Jones, the anti-Islamic Florida pastor who burned the Quran, as he held a demonstration "against sharia and jihad" at Dearborn City Hall, Dearborn, Michigan, USA, North America

LAO - LE RYTHME DES EAUXAu Nord du Laos, enclavée dans les montagnes, la paisible cité de Luang Prabang prospère depuis des siècles au sein de la péninsule formée par la confluence du fleuve Mékong et de la rivière Nam Khan. Avant dêtre devancée par Vientiane, elle fut la capitale du puissant Royaume de Lane Xang (Royaume du Million dEléphants). Son architecture coloniale et ses majestueux temples lui valent dêtre inscrite au patrimoine mondiale de lUNESCO depuis 1995.La légende raconte que Bouddha y serait venu au cours de lun de ses voyages et quil a souri. Aujourdhui, la ville est un haut lieu bouddhique de lAsie du Sud-Est. Les jeunes y viennent des campagnes alentours pour faire une retraite monastique et ainsi recevoir une éducation gratuite.A loccasion de Pi Mai, la Fête de l'Eau, Luang Prabang se réveille. Correspondant au Nouvel An lao et bouddhique, on fête le retour de la saison des pluies et la renaissance de la nature. Durant les plusieurs jours de festivités,

HONG KONG - PROTEST - RALLY Rassemblement du mouvement pro-democratie hongkongais.Rally of the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement.

Tunis, Tunisia, Participants wearing traditional clothing pose as they gather for the celebration of the 'National Day of traditional dress' in Tunis, Tunisia, The day brings together many people who intend to preserve the traditional heritage of Tunisia and its national costumes. This year China and Indonesia were invited to participate. in Tunis on March 10, 2024.

Miners pay their respects on the Schlossplatz

HONG KONG - PROTEST - MARCHE DES CONSULATSA Hong Kong, le mouvement pro-democratie manifeste de consulat en consulat pour demander le soutien de la communauté internationale.HONG KONG - PROTEST - MARCH OF THE CONSULATESIn Hong Kong, the pro-democracy movement is demonstrating from consulate to consulate asking for support from the international community.

State of Vatican City, Holy See, 2022-04-17. Easter Ceremony and Benediction urbi et orbi in St Peter's Square in the presence of Pope Francis. Photograph by Martin Bertrand.Etat de la Cite du Vatican, Saint-Siege, le 2022-04-17. Ceremonie de Paques et benediction urbi et orbi sur la Place Saint-Pierre en presence du Pape Francois. Photographie de Martin Bertrand.

Cities stand with Ukraine, Piazza Santa Croce, Florence March 12, 2022. View of the Basilica of Santa Croce with people and a Peace flag on the right.

pray for Ukraine woman head silhouette and Ukraine flag

Counter-protesters during Pro-Life rally.

Demonstration for the observance of human rights in Tibet outside the official residence of the British Prime Minister at Downing Street, St. James's, London, London region, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Art Culture Religion Politics 22 08 2024 Potsdam State Capital Brandenburg Garrison Church Potsdam Chapel of the Cross of Nails Ceremony on the Occasion of the Opening of the Garrison Church Power With Federal President Frank Walter Steinmeier Patron, Chr

Hrebenne, northern Poland - Ukraine border, Sister Maria, Salesian daughter of Mary Help of Christians, assists and welcomes Ukrainian war refugees for the Polish Caritas

To mark 13 February and the destruction of Dresden in the Second World War, the small right-wing extremist party Freie Sachsen organised a demonstration and marched through the centre of Dresden in front of the Church of Our Lady with revanchist and fantasy flags and loudspeakers. They distorted historical facts, voiced conspiracy theories and shouted slogans that jeopardised the rule of law, Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Arrival of the new bell chime on the 850th anniversary of Notre-Dame de Paris, Paris, France, Europe

Royal Oak, Michigan USA, 3 May 2023, Members of Jewish Voice for Peace and their supporters gathered at the Woodward Avenue Shul to denounce the anti-semitism displayed when a swastika was painted on the synagogue

Vigil in St Ann's Square, Manchester, during the days following the 22 May 2017, suicide bombing, carried out at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, following a concert by American singer Ariana Grande.

Ottawa, Canada. July 1st, 2021. Thousands marched through the street of the Capital in a Cancel Canada Rally lead by Indigenous leaders demanding Canadians rethink the national holiday as Canada continue to grapple with the legacy of Indian Residential Schools as more of children's bodies get discovered in unmarked graves. Orange was worn in memory of these children who died in Residential Schools throughout the country. Credit: meanderingemu/Alamy Live News

Cities stand with Ukraine, Piazza Santa Croce, Florence March 12, 2022. Ukranian flags.

Detroit, Michigan, Following the 50th anniversary of the voting rights struggle in Selma, Alabama, Detroit residents marched for racial justice. The event was organized by pastors of local African-American churches.

Germany, Berlin, 15. 08. 2020, Brandenburg Gate, Jesus lives, Israel, flag, Europe

Maple Grove, Minnesota, Stop Asian hate protest to remember the victims of the Atlanta Killings.

Protest against an anti-Islamic rally by the minor political party Pro Deutschland in front of a mosque in Berlin-Neukoelln, agitated demonstrators holding copies of the Koran in the air, Berlin, Germany, Europe

A picture of an Ukrainian solidarity banner in Bucharest

The consecration of the Church of Our Lady began with a procession led by children from the Dresden International School, marking the completion of the reconstruction work

Palestinians wave flags during a protest held to mark Al/Quds (Jerusalem) Day, a commemorative day in support of the Palestinian people celebrated annually on the last Friday of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan by an initiative started by the late founder of the Islamic republic in Iran. Gaza City. Palestine.

Cities stand with Ukraine, Piazza Santa Croce, Florence March 12, 2022. Peace flag.

Devotees raise their pets to receive holy water blessings during a mass to bless pets and animals as part of 'World Animal Day' at Iglesia de San Francisco in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 9, 2025.

Henry VIII at Westminster as anti-Brexit protestor dressed in Tudor costume demand protection for democracy. London, England, UK

Maracaibo, Venezuela. February 7, 2025. Family members and friends of political prisoners, holding photos, gather in prayer for the release of their loved ones, at an event organized by the Church in Venezuela.

Supporters and employees of ABS-CBN, the country's largest broadcast network, light candles and shout slogans as they join a protest in front of the ABS-CBN building in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by: Basilio H. Sepe/Majority World/UIG)

"Everyone loves Someone who had an Abortion" Sign at Abortion Rights Rally, New York City, New York, USA

Royal Oak, Michigan USA, 3 May 2023, Members of Jewish Voice for Peace and their supporters gathered at the Woodward Avenue Shul to denounce the antisemitism displayed when a swastika was painted on the synagogue.

"Include Asians in Anti-Racism!" Sign at Anti-Asian Violence Rally, New York City, New York, USA

St. Paul, Minnesota. Asian Americans and supporting communities rally at the capitol to remember the victims of Atlanta Killings and show the world they are united and not shattered by the violence.

On the gates of the Embassy of Ukraine, Bucharest, Romania flowers, banner designs to pay tribute to the Ukrainians who died in the war. (Photo by: Pascal Bachelet/BSIP/UIG)

On the gates of the Embassy of Ukraine - Bucharest - Romania flowers, banner designs to pay tribute to the Ukrainians who died in the war

33rd German Protestant Church Congress in Dresden

Dawn Lehstoseranon:nha speaks during the Truth and Reconciliation event on Parliament Hill, which honors the painful history of First Nations people.

Longhua Temple, Longhua Temple and pagoda, oldest and largest buddhist temple in Shanghai, Totengeld, burning spirit money

Flag, Ukrainian, Rally, Ukraine, Peace, Koenigsplatz, Munich, Europe

St. Paul, Minnesota. Memorial to the missing and murdered Indigenous women. Thousands of cardboard red dresses were set out on the State Capitol lawn to help represent whats happened historically to Native American women. across the nation. It is the latest reminder of the crisis related to Native American women..

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