Tuesday, July 9, 1:00 PM EDT - Zoom

Wars, Militarism and Arms Trade – How Peace Activists Can Make a Difference?

Uniting for Peace is organising an online Peace Conference on Wars, Militarism and Arms Trade, the details of which are below. When all the speakers have spoken then we open up the Q/A which goes on for an hour. There will be 4 to 6 speakers. It will be a mixed audience of peace activists from UK, European countries, USA, Canada and Latin America and parts of Africa and Middle East. This is an public event – everyone welcome to join.

Description: In a world marked by persistent conflicts, rampant militarism, and the flourishing arms trade, the imperative for peace has never been more urgent. Our conference, “Wars, Militarism, and Arms Trade – How Peace Activists Can Make a Difference,” serves as a vital platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action. From examining the root causes of conflicts to scrutinizing the complex networks that drive the arms trade, our speakers offer critical insights and perspectives. They highlight the disproportionate toll of violence on marginalized groups, the erosion of human rights and international law, and the environmental devastation wrought by militarism. Moreover, this conference serves as a rallying cry for peace activism and solidarity. Together, we forge alliances, share resources, and mobilize collective action towards a world free from the scourge of war and violence for building a world of peace, justice and sustainable future for all.

Chair, Rita Payne, President Emeritus, Commonwealth Journalist Association

Speakers: Vijay Mehta, Chair, Uniting for Peace, Author, How Not To Go To War

Alfred de Zayas, Lawyer, Writer, UN, Human Rights and International Law Expert

Andrew Feinstein, Former Politician, Executive Director of Shadow World Investigations

Taylor O’Connor, Conflict Researcher, Education Specialist, Peace Building Practitioner

Rosa Brooks, Law Professor, Journalist, Author, Foreign Policy Expert [TBC]

To register use this link: Wars, Militarism and Arms Trade – How Peace Activists Can Make a Difference? Tickets, Tue 9 Jul 2024 at 18:00 | Eventbrite

Or join without registering here: Launch Meeting - Zoom Meeting ID: 348 276 5417 / Passcode: 2022