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SUMMARY:Palestine\, Militarism and The Race To War: An Election Special
DESCRIPTION:Public meeting hosted by Greater Manchester Stop the War Coalition\, Greater Manchester and District CND\,  Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine and Manchester Palestine Assembly. \nWith a general election just weeks away\, the Palestine movement has already had a huge impact with many pro-Palestine independent candidates standing. Instead of pledging the end of arms sales to Israel\, both the Tories and Labour are pursuing a warmonger’s agenda\, pledging billions more in ‘defence’ spending. \nJoin us to discuss the situation in Gaza\, the impact of the general election\, where the Palestine movement goes from here\, and how solidarity with Gaza is key to defeating the militarism of the UK and US governments. \nSpeakers: \nShabbir Lakha  – Stop the War Coalition National Officer \nJenny Clegg –   CND International Advisory Group and National Council \nNorma Turner –   Greater Manchester Friends of Palestine Chair \nSamira Ali –   Student Activist \nThe tickets are free but if you can\, please make a donation to help with the costs of the room hire etc. that would be much appreciated. Register here. \nThe event will take place at the Mechanics Institute\, 103 Princess Street\, Manchester\, M1 6DD (view map) on Sunday 30th June 2024 at 2:00PM.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/palestine-militarism-and-the-race-to-war-an-election-special/
LOCATION:Mechanics Institute\, 103 Princess Street\, Manchester\, M1 6DD
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SUMMARY:Public Meeting: Campaigning For Peace and Opposing the Arms Trade in Cumbria
DESCRIPTION:An open meeting to discuss how people in Cumbria are campaigning for peace in Israel/Palestine and the role of Cumbrian businesses in arming Israel Speakers include: \nBen Soffa\, Secretary of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign \nKirsten Bayes\, Campaign Against the Arms Trade South Lakeland and Lancaster District Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament Carlisle and District Palestine Solidarity Group \nAnd more… \nSign the petition calling on Technical Fibre Products\, a subsidiary of James Cropper PLC\, Burneside\, producing parts for F35 warplanes\, which are being used by Israel in their war on Gaza.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/public-meeting-campaigning-for-peace-and-opposing-the-arms-trade-in-cumbria/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, Kendal\, Friends Meeting House\, Kendal\, LA9 4BH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Big Picture - challenges and opportunities facing the peace movement (and how can Peace News help?)
DESCRIPTION:Peace News\, founded in 1936\, is going through a big rethink at the moment. As part of that\, we’re talking to activists around the country about the big trends facing us\, the opportunities and the challenges\, especially for the peace movement. This is an opportunity to take a step back from our day-to-day campaigning\, to look at the big picture together\, and think about our future and what we need to put in place to win the changes the world needs. \nThis discussion meeting with Milan Rai\, editor of Peace News\, will go ahead on Thursday June 6\, 2024 from 14.00 to 16.00 at Central Manchester Quaker Meeting House\, 6 Mount Street\, Manchester M2 5NS\, room G4. The event is free to attend but we are limited to 20 people maximum. If you would like to attend\, please get in touch with GMD CND office on gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/the-big-picture-challenges-and-opportunities-facing-the-peace-movement-and-how-can-peace-news-help/
LOCATION:Central Manchester Quaker Meeting House\, 6 Mount Street\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M2 5NS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T123000
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SUMMARY:Conscientious Objectors Day: It's Your Right to Refuse to Fight
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, 15th May marks International Conscientious Objection Day (CO day) – a day to celebrate those who have\, and those who continue\, to resist war\, especially by refusing to be part of military structures. In our moment\, of war and genocide\, it is essential we defend the right of people to conscientiously object. \nJoin us in Manchester Peace Gardens to be a part of the international mobilisations.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/conscientious-objectors-day-its-your-right-to-refuse-to-fight/
LOCATION:Manchester Peace Gardens\, Lincoln Square\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M2 5LN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T113000
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SUMMARY:Stop US Nukes Coming To Britain - Lakenheath Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:US nuclear weapons are coming to Britain. They’re putting us all on the nuclear front line. \nOpinion polls show that the majority of the public does not want the weapons coming here: let’s come together to show the government that these bombs are not welcome. \nUS nuclear weapons coming to Britain would mean we become a further part of the US war machine\, making us all a target in any nuclear war. The UK government can stop this from happening. If we show enough public resistance\, we can press them to reject these plans and prevent these terrible weapons from making us a target. \nCND has called a Day of Action for Saturday 11 May and we will be holding an information stall in response\, trying to spread the word amongst the Greater Manchester public. \nOn the day\, we’ll be collecting signatures of support for our campaign\, from the public\, to hand in to 10 Downing Street at a later date – order your hand-in cards here to make sure your area is represented. \nJoin us from 11.30am-1.30pm in St. Peter’s Square\, M1 5AN.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/stop-us-nukes-coming-to-britain-lakenheath-day-of-action/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Square\, St. Peter's Square\, Manchester\, M1 5AN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Manchester & District CND":MAILTO:gmdcnd@gn.apc.org
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SUMMARY:For A Nuclear Free Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Join the inaugural meeting of the Central Manchester Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament branch for a discussion on how we achieve peace and nuclear disarmament across the Middle East. \nThe global mass movement for peace that has arisen in response to the genocidal war on Gaza has seen millions protest\, stage sit-ins and march in defence of peace. In Britain\, CND has played a major part in these mobilisations\, alongside dozens of other organisations. \nWe will be joined by Kate Hudson\, the General Secretary of CND\, who will lead us off with some words. There will also be food and refreshments. Register here.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/for-a-nuclear-free-middle-east/
LOCATION:Cross Street Chapel\, Cross Street\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M2 1NL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T120000
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SUMMARY:Northern CND & Peace Groups Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Greater Manchester & District CND and Yorkshire CND will be hosting a gathering open to all Northern CND and peace groups to come together\, share skills and knowledge\, and discuss the challenges facing peace campaigners. As well as sessions discussing our organising priorities\, we will also be providing vegetarian food and refreshments. We will be joined by Sara Medi Jones from the national CND office. \nTimetable and speakers to be announced soon. Register here.
URL:https://gmdcnd.org/event/northern-cnd-peace-groups-gathering/
LOCATION:Cross Street Chapel\, Cross Street\, Manchester\, Greater Manchester\, M2 1NL\, United Kingdom
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