The Non-Violence Project Foundation celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Knotted Gun

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The Non-Violence Project Foundation celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Knotted Gun

Created in 1980 by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd as a tribute to his friend John Lennon, the sculpture Non-Violence is also known as the Knotted Gun. The idea behind the sculpture was to create a vision of a peaceful world, a vision deeply shared by Lennon and wife Yoko Ono.

Initially placed in the Strawberry Fields memorial in Central Park, the Government of Luxembourg donated a bronze sculpture to the United Nations in 1988.  To quote former UN Secretary Kofi Annan: “The sculpture of Non-Violence has not only endowed the United Nations with a cherished work of art; it has enriched the consciousness of humanity with a powerful symbol that encapsulates, in a few simple curves, the greatest prayer of man which asks not for victory, but for peace.”

Since 1980, replicas of the knotted gun have been placed in more than 30 strategic places around the world, including the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, at the Waterfront in Cape Town and in the Peace Park in Beijing just to name a few.

Jan Hellman, Co founder of the Foundation declared:“The knotted gun carries a message that is at the same time powerful and easy for most people to understand. It makes people think about the impact of violence and non-violence. We are proud of that and we work hard to promote it everzwhere and especially among the young generations we train every year .”

The Knotted Gun around the world (click on image to watch VIDEO)
The Knotted Gun around the world

Limited editions of customized versions of the Knotted Gun are also made to support celebrities, among which our Ambassadors of Peace, to raise the awareness around the world about benefits of non-violence for the whole society.

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The Non-Violence Project Foundation (NVPF) is a non-profit organisation created in 1993 with a mission to inspire, motivate and engage young people to learn how to solve conflicts peacefully. NVPF was founded in Switzerland and has educated more than 8 million young people, teachers, and sports coaches on five continents. www.nonviolence.com 

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We inspire, motivate and educate young people to learn how to solve conflicts peacefully.

The Non-Violence Project Foundation inspires, motivates, and empowers young people by equipping them with the skills to cultivate awareness and understanding of non-violence. Our programs help individuals overcome violence and solve conflicts peacefully, promoting a world where creativity and peaceful communication thrive. We believe that knowledge is power, and through skill-based learning and engaging educational tools, we unlock the potential for positive change in the world.

Since our founding in 1993 in Switzerland, we have educated over 10 million people across five continents. Our education programs and outreach initiatives have earned numerous accolades for best practices. In 2011, President Obama awarded NVPF the President’s Call to Service Award. Other honors include the Presidential Daily Light Award, presented to President Bill Clinton, the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary International, the American National Safety Council Award for best practice, and the Weed & Seed Award from the U.S. Department of Justice in 2009.

Our iconic symbol, the Knotted Gun, was created by renowned Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd in 1980. The sculpture, depicting a revolver with its barrel tied in a knot, was a response to the tragic assassination of John Lennon. Reuterswärd's intent was to symbolize the futility of violence and the power of peace. The Knotted Gun has since become a global symbol for the Non-Violence Project, representing our commitment to educating the world on peaceful conflict resolution.

With our 30-year legacy, innovative methods, and a growing community of change advocates like you, we are actively shaping a more peaceful and non-violent world.

As a non-profit based in Switzerland, we operate globally, welcoming individuals from all corners of the world to join us in our mission.

For more information about our initiatives, please visit www.nonviolence.com or contact us at admin@nonviolence.com.

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