Take Action on Militarism

Forces Watch launch of a new resource pack for individuals and groups to challenge militarism in their communities. This event is organised by ForcesWatch and Quaker Peace and Social Witness and is supported by the Peace Pledge Union and Pax Christi. Speakers include: 16 year old activist Jay Sutherland - founder of Scotland Against Militarism. Ben Griffin - coordinator of Veterans for Peace UK. Hilary Cornish - academic and Peace Pledge Union activist. Ambrose Musiyiwa and Penny Walker, from Leicester Against War/Leicester for Peace. Andrew Smith, from Campaign Against Arms Trade. We will also have strategy-planning workshops, and workshops on social media, mainstream media and local media engagement.