War

October 31, 2006

Peace and War

Ekklesia proposes non-violent alternatives to military action as well as peace-making strategies. Ekklesia hit the headlines in 2002 by proposing public consideration of strategies for non-violent regime change in Iraq.
July 13, 2018

Thousands of Syrians out of reach of aid, says Oxfam

Thousands of Syrians forced from their homes due to the recent fighting in Dar’a are unable to get the help they desperately need, Oxfam says.
July 5, 2018

Hodeidah cannot be allowed to become a graveyard, says Oxfam

Conditions for over half a million people in Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah are steadily deteriorating with food in short supply and seriously damaged water and sewage systems increasing the risk of cholera, Oxfam said today.
July 4, 2018

No justification for the carnage in Yemen, says Unicef

Visiting Yemen, Unicef's Executive Director says, “There is no justification for this carnage".
July 4, 2018

Peace Pledge Union says its fears were confirmed on Armed Forces Day

Small children were invited to play with real weapons on Armed Forces Day.
June 12, 2018

Hodeida offensive 'must be stopped to save lives and the chance for peace'

The UN and NGOs have received warnings for staff to evacuate Hodeida, Yemen by Tuesday 12 June 2018 ahead of a miltary offensive.
June 1, 2018

Half the world's children 'robbed of childhood'

More than half of all children globally are threatened by conflict, poverty or discrimination against girls, a new report by Save the Children has found.
May 30, 2018

Urgent action needed to prevent famine in South Sudan, says Oxfam

Oxfam has called for urgent action to prevent millions of people being hit by famine in South Sudan.
May 14, 2018

Events planned for Conscientious Objectors' Day

On Tuesday 15 May events will be held around the UK to remember, support and celebrate conscientious objectors, who have established and are maintaining the right to refuse to kill.
April 27, 2018

Outcomes of Syria donor conference criticised by international organisations

Internationalconference did not go nearly far enough to provide support to the millions of Syrians who are in need of assistance and are facing an uncertain future.