Category - nonviolence

We won't forget you, Harry Patch

Symon Hill — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:07:59 +0000

This is the first November since the death of the “last Tommy”, Harry Patch. But Patch regarded Remembrance Day as "just show business". We can honour his memory by recognising that it's time to change the way that we remember.

American campaigners urged to fight both militarism and homophobia

staff writers — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:50:08 +0100

US activists working for the inclusion of gay, lesbian and bisexual people in the military have been urged to avoid an uncritical approach to the armed forces. They are being encouraged to oppose militarism as well as homophobia.

Journalist could have been freed without violence, government told

staff writers — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:45:49 +0100

British ministers are facing accusations of fatal errors in the rescue of a journalist in Afghanistan. The family of an Afghan translator killed during the rescue say that the captives' release could have been acheived without violence.

Younger Christians gather to learn tools of nonviolence

staff writers — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:34:09 +0100

Christians aged roughly 18-30 will assemble in London this evening for a weekend of training in nonviolence. The event is organised by the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FoR) as part of a project to develop practical peacemaking skills.

Government urged to embrace conflict resolution not aggression

staff writers — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:03:39 +0100

As Cardiff was officially announced as host for the second annual Armed Forces Day celebrations in 2010, the government was urged to develop a defence policy focused on conflict resolution.

Armed Forces Day adds insult to injury

Symon Hill — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:05:39 +0100

Today is the UK's first Armed Forces Day. It is a thinly veiled attempt to deflect scrutiny of politicians who have made disastrous decisions about war, says Symon Hill. But sentiment is no substitute for accountability.

War, men and the quest for solidarity

Jill Segger — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:40:42 +0100

War and military service can be a male attractant, says Jill Segger. If we will work with the grain of male nature wherever conscience permits and be honest in respecting its virtues, we will hold a better chance of being heard when we are compelled to stand against it.

An open letter from an open prison

Martin Smedjeback — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:12:40 +0100

An activist from one of our partner organisations Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) writes about his life in prison, after he was jailed for breaking into an arms factory and disabling weapons.

New website covers nonviolent actions around the world

Kate Guthrie — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:02:20 +0100

Journalists and activists have launched a new website, Waging Nonviolence, that provides news, analysis, and original reporting on the use of nonviolence by ordinary people around the world in their struggle for justice.

Learning from Otpor in Iran

Jonathan Bartley — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:27:30 +0100

In the context of the current protests in Iran, it is quite surprising that no one in the mainstream media has mentioned the example of the Otpor actions (Serbian for resistance) featuring many studen