Category - arms trade

February 13, 2013

Global arms trade contributes to use of child soldiers

Halting the use of child soldiers in conflicts is just one of a series of compelling reasons for states to adopt a strong Arms Trade Treaty.
January 15, 2013

Christianity, conscience and the European Court of Human Rights

The European Court of Human Rights has rightly declared that Christians who object to same-sex relationships do not have the right to use their jobs to practise discrimination. A critic of the ruling has claimed that they should have the same rights as conscientious objectors in wartime. This attempted parallel is inaccurate and misguided.
November 30, 2012

Africa struggles with impact of small arms proliferation

Over 60 per cent of deaths in battle-related conflicts are caused by small arms, and billions of dollars are spent every year on small arms.
November 25, 2012

Faith groups oppose proliferation of small arms in Africa

The struggle against the proliferation of small arms and light weapons "is critical for peace and security in Africa,” a churches' consultation has heard.
November 15, 2012

Churches' consultation on small arms proliferation in Africa

The WCC is holding a consultation in Ethiopia to strategize common priorities and actions to combat the proliferation of arms in the region.
November 13, 2012

Cameron accused of inflating jobs figures to justify arms promotion

Campaign Against Arms Trade has accused David Cameron of relying on inflated and out of date job figures to defend government promotiojn of arms sales.
November 1, 2012

Archbishop being emailed over arms conference at Church House

Plans for a conference of arms dealers at Church House, administrative HQ of the Church of England, have provoked shock, sadness and concern among Christians and others.
October 31, 2012

Church HQ to host arms dealers as Christians pray and protest

Church House, the administrative HQ of the Church of England, is hosting a conference sponsored by arms companies. Christians are protesting against it.
October 30, 2012

Why is the Church of England hosting an arms dealers' conference?

Every time that I think I can no longer be surprised by the behaviour of church institutions, I am proved wrong. Like many others, I was shocked to learn that a conference for arms dealers will take place in Church House. Thankfully, many Christians are still campaigning against the arms trade, militarism and cuts.
October 24, 2012

Shut the door on clandestine arms company lobbying say campaigners

Campaign Against Arms Trade is calling for action to protect public decision-making from behind-the-scenes influence of arms companies.