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In 2010, global military spending surged to an all-time high of US $1.63 trillion. Given the numerous crises facing the planet — economic, environmental, health, diplomatic — it is imperative that we create a global movement to shift this money to human needs. We know that there are thousands of organizations and millions of individuals who support this point of view – what is needed is to begin a serious mobilizing effort to make it visible.
We are organizing a Global Day of Action on Military Spending on April 17, 2012 to coincide with the release of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) new annual figures on world military expenditures. On this day, people on all continents will join together in joint actions to focus public, political, and media attention on the costs of military spending and the need for new priorities. Such events will help us to build the international network around this issue.
While each location will craft its own approach, we hope there will be a common focus on calling attention to the overall size of global military spending. This would need in most cases to be linked to a related national (or local) issue, such as the Afghanistan war, anti-bases efforts, arms trade deals, work against small arms, resources for nonviolent conflict resolution, Article 9 campaign etc. We very much hope that peace groups will use this as an opportunity to connect up with anti-poverty, environmental, pro-democracy organizations and others who share our perspective.
As for types of actions: a whole range is possible! — from street theatre/demonstrations and erecting banners to seminars, signature collection and much more. Many slogans come to mind:What Would You Do With $1.63 Trillion? $1.63 Trillion Is Insane! Trillions for War or Trillions for Peace? etc. We plan to issue a Toolkit before long to assist organizers. A key aspect is the visual side. By generating some captivating images, we plan to attract widespread media coverage and make available photos of our rallies and events. We will compile an album of pictures from around the world and post them online to document the global movement and to use to accompany stories about the SIPRI report and our own actions.
We have commitments from organizations in the United States (in Washington, New York, Boston, Western Massachusetts, the Bay Area, Maine and Honolulu) as well as South Korea, Switzerland, South Africa, Lebanon, the Philippines, and Greece. Can we add you to our list?العربية
En 2010, el gasto militar global tuvo un incremento record de US$1.63 billones. Dada las numerosas crisis enfrentando el planeta- económica, medio ambiente, salud, diplomáticas – es imperativo que establezcamos un movimiento global para transferir este dinero a necesidades humanas. Nosotros sabemos que existen cientos de organizaciones y millones de individuos que apoyan este punto de vista – lo que es necesario es iniciar un esfuerzo movilizador serio para llevarlo a la luz.
Como parte de esta campaña proponemos un Día de Acción Mundial sobre el Gasto Militar el 17 abril del 2012 para que coincida con la emisión del reporte anual del Instituto Internacional de Estudios para la Paz de Estocolmo (también conocido como SIPRI por su siglas en inglés), el cual incluirá un nuevo numero total con respecto a los gastos militares del año. En ese día personas alrededor del mundo se uniran participando en acciones conjuntas para enfocar la atención pública, política y de los medios de comunicación en los costos de los gastos militares y la necesidad de nuevas prioridades. Dichos eventos nos ayudarán a construir una red internacional en torno a este tema.
Mientras que cada localidad ideará su propia manera de actuar, esperamos que haya un enfoque común para llamar la atención sobre la cantidad total del gasto militar mundial. Esto requerirá en la mayoría de los casos una vinculación a un tema de carácter nacional (o local) tales como la guerra de Afganistán, esfuerzos contra las bases militares, la ventas de armas, trabajo contra armas pequeñas, recursos para la solución no violenta de conflictos, campaña del Artículo Nueve, etc. Esperamos sinceramente que los grupos de paz usaran esta oportunidad para vincularse con organizaciones en contra de la pobreza, ambientales, a favor de la democracia y con otros que comparten nuestra perspectiva.
Con respecto a los tipos de acciones: una gran variedad es posible – desde manifestaciones en la calle y el levantamiento de telones a seminarios, recolección de firmas y muchas más.
Muchos lemas vienen a la mente. “¿Qué harías tu con US 1.6 billones?” “$1.6 billones es una locura!” “Trillones para la guerra o trillones para la paz!,” etc. Nosotros planeamos emitir prontamente una lista con ejemplos y opciones para ayudar a los organizadores. Un punto clave es el aspecto del lado visual. Mediante la generación de algunas imágenes cautivadoras, planeamos atraer una amplia cobertura de los medios de comunicación y hacer disponibles fotos de nuestras manifestaciones y eventos. Compilaremos un álbum con fotos de alrededor del mundo y los pondremos “en línea” a fin de documentar el movimiento mundial y acompañar narraciones acerca del Reporte SIPRI y nuestros propias actividades.
Esperamos que ustedes estén de acuerdo que proyecto es importante y excitante. Como líder en el activismo a favor de la paz, nos gustaría que usted y su organización se unan a nosotros co-patrocinando un evento en su área. Trabajaremos con ustedes a fin de identificar a otras personas en su área con los cuales podrian colaborar, pero en este momento nos gustaría enlistarlo a usted junto con su información de contacto para poder enviar materiales e información que estaremos distribuyendo a una audiencia mayor. Estaremos enviándolo prontamente y nos gustaría confirmar que usted está interesado en participar. Sí tiene alguna pregunta por favor no dude en contactarnos.
A la fecha tenemos compromisos de organizaciones en los Estados Unidos (en Washington, Boston, el oeste de Massachussetts, San Francisco, Oakland, New York, Maine, Virginia e Illinois) así como en Corea del Sur , Suiza, Reino Unido, Bélgica, Malasia, India, Japón, Irlanda, Uganda, Filipinas y Grecia. Podemos agregarte a nuestra lista?
Esperamos con interés escuchar de usted. Por favor responder a ambos correos electrónicos.
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In 2010, global military spending surged to an all-time high of US $1.63 trillion. Given the numerous crises facing the planet — economic, environmental, health, diplomatic — it is imperative that we create a global movement to shift this money to human needs. We know that there are thousands of organizations and millions of individuals who support this point of view – what is needed is to begin a serious mobilizing effort to make it visible.
We are organizing a Global Day of Action on Military Spending on April 17, 2012 to coincide with the release of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) new annual figures on world military expenditures. On this day, people on all continents will join together in joint actions to focus public, political, and media attention on the costs of military spending and the need for new priorities. Such events will help us to build the international network around this issue.
While each location will craft its own approach, we hope there will be a common focus on calling attention to the overall size of global military spending. This would need in most cases to be linked to a related national (or local) issue, such as the Afghanistan war, anti-bases efforts, arms trade deals, work against small arms, resources for nonviolent conflict resolution, Article 9 campaign etc. We very much hope that peace groups will use this as an opportunity to connect up with anti-poverty, environmental, pro-democracy organizations and others who share our perspective.
As for types of actions: a whole range is possible! — from street theatre/demonstrations and erecting banners to seminars, signature collection and much more. Many slogans come to mind:What Would You Do With $1.6 Trillion? $1.6 Trillion Is Insane! Trillions for War or Trillions for Peace? etc. We plan to issue a Toolkit before long to assist organizers. A key aspect is the visual side. By generating some captivating images, we plan to attract widespread media coverage and make available photos of our rallies and events. We will compile an album of pictures from around the world and post them online to document the global movement and to use to accompany stories about the SIPRI report and our own actions.
We have commitments from organizations in the United States (in Washington, New York, Boston, Western Massachusetts, the Bay Area, Maine and Honolulu) as well as South Korea, Switzerland, South Africa, Lebanon, the Philippines, and Greece. Can we add you to our list?
April 2012
Washington DC / Genf, 8. November 2010
Liebe Kollegen,
Vorankündigung: weltweiter Aktionstag gegen Militärausgaben
Die weltweiten Militärausgaben sind im Jahr 2010 mit 1,63 Billionen USD auf den höchsten Stand aller Zeiten angewachsen. Angesichts der zahlreichen Krisen auf unserem Planeten – in ökonomischer, ökologischer, gesundheitlicher und diplomatischer Hinsicht – müssen wir weltweit eine Bewegung schaffen, um dieses Geld für die notwendigen Belange der Menschheit verfügbar zu machen. Tausende von Organisationen und Millionen von Menschen teilen diese Ansicht. Wegen der weltweiten Wirtschaftskrise fangen sogar Regierungen an, über Einschnitte in die Militärausgaben zu sprechen. Doch sie werden diese Kürzungen nicht vornehmen, wenn wir sie nicht unter Druck setzen, es zu tun. Wir brauchen den Beginn einer nachdrücklichen Mobilisierung um unsere Forderungen deutlich zu machen, den Hunger der Menschen zu bekämpfen, statt Militärmaschinerien zu füttern.
Als Beitrag zu dieser Kampagne schlagen wir einen weltweiten Aktionstag gegen Militärausgaben am 17. April 2012 (Achtung: neues Datum!) vor – zeitgleich mit der Bekanntgabe des Jahresberichts des Internationalen Friedensforschungsinstituts in Stockholm, der die neuen Zahlen über Militärausgaben enthalten wird. An diesem Tag werden sich Menschen in aller Welt zu Aktionen versammeln, um die Aufmerksamkeit der Öffentlichkeit, der Politik und der Medien auf die Unsummen militärischer Ausgaben und auf die Notwendigkeit, neue Prioritäten zu setzen, zu lenken. Derlei Aktionen werden uns helfen, ein internationales Netzwerk zu diesem Thema aufzubauen.
Obgleich jede lokale Gruppe ihre eigenen Akzente setzen wird, hoffen wir auf eine übereinstimmende Fokussierung der Aufmerksamkeit auf das Gesamtvolumen für weltweite Militärausgaben. Hierzu wird man in den meisten Fällen eine Verbindung zu nationalen (oder lokalen) Themen herstellen, wie den Afghanistan-Krieg / Waffenverkäufe / Aktionen gegen Kleinwaffen / Methoden gewaltfreier Konfliktlösung / die Artikel 9 – Kampagne u.s.w. Wir setzen große Hoffnung darauf, dass Friedensgruppen diese Gelegenheit nützen werden, um mit thematisch nahe stehenden Organisationen, die sich z.B. für Bekämpfung des Welthungers, für mehr tatsächliche Demokratie, für Umweltschutz o.ä. einsetzen, zusammenzuarbeiten.
Es sind die unterschiedlichsten Aktionsformen denkbar: Straßentheater, Demos, Transparente aufhängen, Seminare abhalten, Unterschriften sammeln u.v.m. Viele Slogans sind vorstellbar: “Was würden Sie mit $ 1.630.000.000.000 tun ?” “1,6 Billionen Dollar sind Wahnsinn” “Billionen für Kriege oder Billionen für Frieden ?” u.s.w. Wir beabsichtigen in Kürze, ein Materialienpaket zusammenzustellen, um lokale Organisatoren zu unterstützen. Ein wichtiger Aspekt ist die bildliche Darstellung. Durch die Zusammenstellung einiger aussagekräftiger Bilder möchten wir zu einer umfassenden Medienberichterstattung einladen und es ist geplant, Fotos unserer Kundgebungen und
Veranstaltungen zugänglich zu machen. Wir werden ein Fotoalbum aus der ganzen Welt erstellen und dieses online stellen, um die weltweite Bewegung zu dokumentieren und um mit den Bildern den SIPRI-Bericht und unsere eigenen Aktionen zu veranschaulichen.
Wir hoffen auf eure Zustimmung zu diesem aufregenden und wichtigen Projekt und freuen uns, wenn du als Leiter von Friedensaktionen bzw. deine Organisation oder Gruppe sich uns anschließen und eine Aktion in eurem Ort (mit-)veranstalten. Wir werden Ansprechpartner, die in der jeweiligen Umgebung ebenfalls an einer Zusammenarbeit interessiert sind, vermitteln.
Nachstehend findet sich eine Liste mit Organisationen, die bereits mitgeteilt haben, eine Aktion zu organisieren. Es ist nun wichtig, dass diese Liste deutlich länger wird und uns alle motiviert, mit unserer Planung weiter voranzukommen. Es ist uns ein großes Anliegen, aufzuzeigen, dass diese Thematik wirklich eine weltweite ist, die unsere Kreativität und unseren Einsatz verlangt.
Bitte schreibt uns, ob ihr interessiert seid, am weltweiten Aktionstag teilzunehmen. Wenn noch Fragen bestehen, zögert bitte nicht, uns zu kontaktieren.
Wir freuen uns, bald von euch zu hören – bitte schickt eure Antwort an beide e-mail-Adressen.
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In 2010, global military spending surged to an all-time high of US $1.63 trillion. Given the numerous crises facing the planet — economic, environmental, health, diplomatic — it is imperative that we create a global movement to shift this money to human needs. We know that there are thousands of organizations and millions of individuals who support this point of view – what is needed is to begin a serious mobilizing effort to make it visible.
We are organizing a Global Day of Action on Military Spending on April 17, 2012 to coincide with the release of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) new annual figures on world military expenditures. On this day, people on all continents will join together in joint actions to focus public, political, and media attention on the costs of military spending and the need for new priorities. Such events will help us to build the international network around this issue.
While each location will craft its own approach, we hope there will be a common focus on calling attention to the overall size of global military spending. This would need in most cases to be linked to a related national (or local) issue, such as the Afghanistan war, anti-bases efforts, arms trade deals, work against small arms, resources for nonviolent conflict resolution, Article 9 campaign etc. We very much hope that peace groups will use this as an opportunity to connect up with anti-poverty, environmental, pro-democracy organizations and others who share our perspective.
As for types of actions: a whole range is possible! — from street theatre/demonstrations and erecting banners to seminars, signature collection and much more. Many slogans come to mind:What Would You Do With $1.6 Trillion? $1.6 Trillion Is Insane! Trillions for War or Trillions for Peace? etc. We plan to issue a Toolkit before long to assist organizers. A key aspect is the visual side. By generating some captivating images, we plan to attract widespread media coverage and make available photos of our rallies and events. We will compile an album of pictures from around the world and post them online to document the global movement and to use to accompany stories about the SIPRI report and our own actions.
We have commitments from organizations in the United States (in Washington, New York, Boston, Western Massachusetts, the Bay Area, Maine and Honolulu) as well as South Korea, Switzerland, South Africa, Lebanon, the Philippines, and Greece. Can we add you to our list?
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In 2010, global military spending surged to an all-time high of US $1.63 trillion. Given the numerous crises facing the planet — economic, environmental, health, diplomatic — it is imperative that we create a global movement to shift this money to human needs. We know that there are thousands of organizations and millions of individuals who support this point of view – what is needed is to begin a serious mobilizing effort to make it visible.
We are organizing a Global Day of Action on Military Spending on April 17, 2012 to coincide with the release of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) new annual figures on world military expenditures. On this day, people on all continents will join together in joint actions to focus public, political, and media attention on the costs of military spending and the need for new priorities. Such events will help us to build the international network around this issue.
While each location will craft its own approach, we hope there will be a common focus on calling attention to the overall size of global military spending. This would need in most cases to be linked to a related national (or local) issue, such as the Afghanistan war, anti-bases efforts, arms trade deals, work against small arms, resources for nonviolent conflict resolution, Article 9 campaign etc. We very much hope that peace groups will use this as an opportunity to connect up with anti-poverty, environmental, pro-democracy organizations and others who share our perspective.
As for types of actions: a whole range is possible! — from street theatre/demonstrations and erecting banners to seminars, signature collection and much more. Many slogans come to mind:What Would You Do With $1.6 Trillion? $1.6 Trillion Is Insane! Trillions for War or Trillions for Peace? etc. We plan to issue a Toolkit before long to assist organizers. A key aspect is the visual side. By generating some captivating images, we plan to attract widespread media coverage and make available photos of our rallies and events. We will compile an album of pictures from around the world and post them online to document the global movement and to use to accompany stories about the SIPRI report and our own actions.
We have commitments from organizations in the United States (in Washington, New York, Boston, Western Massachusetts, the Bay Area, Maine and Honolulu) as well as South Korea, Switzerland, South Africa, Lebanon, the Philippines, and Greece. Can we add you to our list?
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In 2010, global military spending surged to an all-time high of US $1.63 trillion. Given the numerous crises facing the planet — economic, environmental, health, diplomatic — it is imperative that we create a global movement to shift this money to human needs. We know that there are thousands of organizations and millions of individuals who support this point of view – what is needed is to begin a serious mobilizing effort to make it visible.
We are organizing a Global Day of Action on Military Spending on April 17, 2012 to coincide with the release of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) new annual figures on world military expenditures. On this day, people on all continents will join together in joint actions to focus public, political, and media attention on the costs of military spending and the need for new priorities. Such events will help us to build the international network around this issue.
While each location will craft its own approach, we hope there will be a common focus on calling attention to the overall size of global military spending. This would need in most cases to be linked to a related national (or local) issue, such as the Afghanistan war, anti-bases efforts, arms trade deals, work against small arms, resources for nonviolent conflict resolution, Article 9 campaign etc. We very much hope that peace groups will use this as an opportunity to connect up with anti-poverty, environmental, pro-democracy organizations and others who share our perspective.
As for types of actions: a whole range is possible! — from street theatre/demonstrations and erecting banners to seminars, signature collection and much more. Many slogans come to mind:What Would You Do With $1.6 Trillion? $1.6 Trillion Is Insane! Trillions for War or Trillions for Peace? etc. We plan to issue a Toolkit before long to assist organizers. A key aspect is the visual side. By generating some captivating images, we plan to attract widespread media coverage and make available photos of our rallies and events. We will compile an album of pictures from around the world and post them online to document the global movement and to use to accompany stories about the SIPRI report and our own actions.
We have commitments from organizations in the United States (in Washington, New York, Boston, Western Massachusetts, the Bay Area, Maine and Honolulu) as well as South Korea, Switzerland, South Africa, Lebanon, the Philippines, and Greece. Can we add you to our list?
