VOW has joined organizations around the world in signing on to this year’s appeal for the Global Days of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS), April 13th to May 12th.
With the Canadian government on the verge of purchasing 88 new fighter jets, and the war in Ukraine, demilitarization is a topic of conversation needed now more than ever. According to SIPRI, world military expenditure passed $2 trillion for the first time. Canada ranked 13th in the world at $26.4 Billion in 2021 for military spending! Instead of preparing for war, let’s prepare for peace & #GivePeaceABudget!
There are 91.4 billion other things money could buy Nuclear weapons programmes divert public funds from health care, education, disaster relief and other vital services. The nuclear-armed countries spend more... Read more »
Divest From War – Invest In Climate Justice The first annual Week of Action for Peace and Climate Justice will address the links between war, militarism and climate injustice, promoting... Read more »
Co sponsored by: International Peace Bureau (IPB), Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung (RLS) New York, Peace Action New York State (PANYS), Campaign for Peace, Disarmament and Common Security (CPDCS), Centre Delas Details:... Read more »
Event Details Date & Time: Saturday, 21 September, 17:30 – 20:00 EDT (a light dinner will be provided during the event) Event Type: Hybrid, open discussion following introductory remarks Location: Church of the... Read more »