Network for Peace

An event organised by Medact.
Today many decision makers believe that ‘nuclear deterrence’ is an essential component of the UK’s defence strategy. At this event Medact will launch a report which examines the delusional nature of some of the thinking that underpins this belief.
The evening will be chaired by Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer, and speakers include Frank Boulton, a Trustee of Medact; Kate Hudson, General Secretary of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament; and Ben Zala, Director of the Sustainable Security Programme of the Oxford Research Group.

This year on April Fools’ Day, we will be going to Aldermaston to highlight our opposition to Britain’s Trident nuclear weapons system – because that’s where the nuclear bombs are made.
We’ll be saying Scrap Trident and cancel plans to replace it.
We’ll be gathering around the base in our thousands with music, colour, and speeches. Bring things to decorate the fence and to make a noise ("rough music") at 2.

With Louise Christian

With Harry Shutt

INCORE (International Conflict Research Institute) is running its 14th International Summer School. The INCORE Summer School provides a structured learning opportunity to analyse the dynamic and constantly changing field of conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Earlybird payment rate application deadline 8th February (and payment by end of
February). Applications are online and more information at
http://www.incore.ulst.ac.uk/courses/ss/

The political track has been declared effectively non-existent. A ‘grand bargain’ is needed but apparently unattainable, with conflict frozen into international and regional stances, and actively participant in Syria’s on the ground reality. Violence is creating new on-the-ground political realities. What work should be done now to create and build upon opportunities for de-escalation, and widen options for Syrians?
Speakers include: Fawaz Gerges in conversation with Nir Rosen
Alexey Malashenko, Firdevs Robinson, Julien Barnes-Dacey, Heiko Wimmen, Kjetil Selvik. Chair: Mariano Aguirre

Peace walk, 7.45pm, from Westminster Cathedral to the London Peace Pagoda followed by the Floating Lantern Ceremony at sunset.

All welcome.

Outside Japanese Embassy.

12noon start at Hyde Park Corner, organised by Japanese Against Nuclear, Kick Nuclear & CND.

A debate with Pete Dickenson and Derek Wall
A debate as to whether an eco-socialist program would have to curtail growth or could it provide an environmental sustainable version of growth?
Our guest are agreed that capitalism is a root problem of a range of environmental problems the world is facing, but can a socialist alternative resolve these issues? Crucially, would an eco-socialist alternative have to curtail growth or could it administer an environmentally sustainable version of growth?

With Iain McKay
Iain McKay is the author of the encyclopaedic two-volume set ‘ An Anarchist FAQ’ which sets out to cover all aspects of the Anarchist tradition, in terms of theory, history and practice. He has also written an extensive introduction to the 2011 AK Press published ‘Property Is Theft!: A Pierre-Joseph Proudhon Reader’, and is currently completing work on a new translation of the writings of Bakunin.

With Hannah Hull
A presentation of the historical and contemporary examples of art walks and artists walking; as an act of subversion, play, protest, or contemplation.
From the radical politics of the Situationists to the organic poetry of Land Art, Hannah Hull presents historical and contemporary examples of art walks and artists walking; as an act of subversion, play, protest, or contemplation.

LGBT History Month event organised by UNITE London & Eastern Region LGBT Committee and the SERTUC LGBT Network – this is an exhibition of new photographic work by London based Spanish LGBTQ photographer Francisco Gomez de Villaboa to build resistance against austerity.
Speakers:- Rachel Newton – Greece Solidarity Campaign
Maria Exall – TUC LGBT Committee, Chair and member of the TUC General Council
Chair and Curator:- David Sharkey – UNITE London & Eastern Region LGBT Committee / SERTUC LGBT Network

Maya Evans gives an overview of the situation in Afghanistan with particular focus on human rights and the situation for women.

Maya Evans speaks in conjunction with events organised for International Women's Day- her talk will focus on women's rights in Afghanistan. Organised by Hastings Against War.

Maya Evans speaks at the "Explorers Club" giving an eyewitness account of her trip to Afghanistan. Voices for Creative Non-Violence UK work in solidarity with non-violent Afghan peacemakers.

Susan Clarkson and Beth Tichborne give their first joint talk about their trip to Afghanistan, their talk will include and overview of the current situation in Kabul as well as personal stories and experiences.
Voices for Creative Non-Violence UK work in solidarity with non-violent Afghan peacemakers.

With Cynthia Cockburn. Cynthia is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Sociology, City University, London and an Honorary Professor in the Centre for the Study of Women and Gender at the University of Warwick. Her research is action-oriented and designed to contribute to social movements, particularly the movement for peace and justice.

The talk is at 11am and will last about 30 minutes followed by questions. Coffee is available from 10.30am
A donation is invited to cover expenses.

Speaker Dave Webb, Chair of national CND, Emeritus Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at Leeds Metropolitan University. 7.30pm preceded by Salisbury CND AGM, Refreshments from 7pm.