http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/news.php Copyright 2008 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:56:44 GMT TheMovementForTheAbolitionOfWar-Newshttp://feedburner.google.com 87 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=87 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:56:27 GMT The Report given by Sue Gilmurray, former Chair of MAW, to the AGM on 13 November is now available to download here. http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=87 86 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=86 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:53:35 GMT The minutes of MAW's Annual General Meeting, which was held on 13 November, are now available. You can download them here. http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=86 85 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=85 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:52:03 GMT On Remembrance Sunday, during the AGM at the Imperial War Museum, MAW announced that this year's winner of the Arthur Hewlett Peace Award is the Wrexham Peace and Justice Forum. Like the two previous winners, WPJF is a small group of dedicated people who, on very limited resources, are constantly ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=85 84 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=84 Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:12:52 GMT A new article by Lesley Docksey is now available to read on the Views page. http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=84 83 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=83 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:18:20 GMT In September the international weekly journal Nature published an editorial "Beyond the Bomb" in which they put forward the view ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=83 82 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=82 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:49:21 GMT Bruce Kent provides a great lesson on how to exploit ordinary situations and use the local newspaper to get across ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=82 81 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=81 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:27:49 GMT On 6 August Tony Kempster, MAW executive committee member, gave the final address and performed songs at the Hiroshima commemoration ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=81 80 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=80 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 10:33:14 GMT The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) has produced an important new publication called Challenge Militarism, which looks ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=80 79 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=79 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:37:00 GMT A paper about the use of armed drones and the legal obligations has recently been published by the Oxford Research ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=79 78 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=78 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 05:38:02 GMT A memorial service for Susannah York, who besides her prowess as an actor was a much-appreciated Vice-President of MAW, will ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=78 77 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=77 Sun, 22 May 2011 04:04:33 GMT A copy of the talk given by Terry Charman at the recent Peace History Conference, entitled "Crying Havoc! Beverley Nichols ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=77 76 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=76 Mon, 09 May 2011 04:36:05 GMT John Hilary, Executive Director of War on Want, who participated in MAW's recent public meeting, Welfare or Warfare, has written ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=76 75 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=75 Wed, 04 May 2011 04:38:51 GMT The presentation given by Dr Stuart Parkinson at the Welfare or Warfare public meeting on 12 April can be downloaded ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=75 74 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=74 Wed, 04 May 2011 04:33:16 GMT A copy of the speech given by Dr Husna Ahmad at the Welfare or Warfare public meeting on 12 April ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=74 73 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=73 Wed, 04 May 2011 04:29:54 GMT A copy of the speech given by Vijay Mehta at the Welfare or Warfare public meeting on 12 April is ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=73 72 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=72 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:38:56 GMT The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has just released the figures for military spending in 2010. As ever, the ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=72 71 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=71 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 01:44:04 GMT Thursday 31 March 2011. Liverpool Hope University. Lecture by Dr Stuart Parkinson, Director of Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR). For ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=71 70 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=70 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 01:50:24 GMT MAW is a member of the International Peace Bureau (Geneva) and works closely with it. The statement below on the ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=70 69 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=69 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 01:03:16 GMT Fredrik Heffermehl will be discussing his book, The Nobel Peace Prize - What Nobel Really Wanted, at Housmans Bookshop, 5 ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=69 68 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=68 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:26:22 GMT Cool people wanted to help with the making of MAW's film on the relationship between global warming and conflict. Are ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=68 67 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=67 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:27:09 GMT You can now download the Spring 2011 edition of Abolish War. It's available on the News page, under Newsletters. http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=67 66 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=66 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 03:19:28 GMT A new article by Lesley Docksey, Editor of Abolish War, is now available to read on the Views Page http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=66 65 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=65 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:38:49 GMT More information and the booking form now available for this year's Annual Peace History Conference on the Events Page http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=65 64 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=64 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:31:03 GMT The news about Susannah's death was such a shock. I knew she was ill but had no idea how close ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=64 63 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=63 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 03:13:32 GMT It was with great regret that we learnt that Susannah York had died from cancer. Everyone knows Susannah because of ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=63 62 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=62 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:02:46 GMT You can now read the tribute to Lord Philip Noel-Baker given by Dr Tony Kempster, Vice-president of the International Peace ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=62 61 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=61 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:36:58 GMT If you were unable to attend MAW's Remembrance Sunday Lecture a copy of the speech give by Professor Philippe Sands ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=61 60 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=60 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:18:38 GMT Just a reminder that MAW's AGM and Remembrance Sunday Lecture are being held next Sunday and there is still time ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=60 59 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=59 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:16:29 GMT The Nobel Peace Prize Exhibition is at Wood Green Central Library 7-10 December 2010. More information now available under Event ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=59 58 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=58 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:17:38 GMT MAW's exhibition on international quilts and arpilleras will be shown in the Tower Museum, Derry, Northern Ireland from 4 November ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=58 57 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=57 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:08:28 GMT The Autumn 2010 edition of Abolish War is now available to download from the MAW website. Click on the News ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=57 56 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=56 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 03:46:12 GMT Peacenik Patty's winter wardrobe is now available. And if you don't like the colour of her clothes, then there ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=56 55 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=55 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:53:49 GMT This year's lecture will be given by Philippe Sands QC, Professor of Law at University College London. It begins at ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=55 54 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=54 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:49:00 GMT MAW's AGM will be held on Remembrance Sunday, 14 November at the Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ. ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=54 53 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=53 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:20:26 GMT This year's walk will be held on 19 September. For more information and a flyer see the Event Details http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=53 52 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=52 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:52:05 GMT MAW's next Peace History Conference will be held on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 May 2011 at the Imperial War ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=52 51 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=51 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:43:20 GMT MAW now has a new membership leaflet available. You can download a single copy here, but if you want a ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=51 50 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=50 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:23:43 GMT The Summer 2010 Newsletter is now available to download from the MAW website. Click on the News page and select ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=50 49 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=49 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:04:54 GMT A chance to work for the Mayors for Peace 2020 Vision campaign: based in Ieper, Belgium and starting on 1 ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=49 48 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=48 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:17:19 GMT NATO Watch has announced the launch of the first ever John Roberts Student Essay Competition. They are looking for an ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=48 47 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=47 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:37:37 GMT In response to the Armed Forces Action Figures launched last year in the run-up to the first Armed Forces Day, ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=47 46 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=46 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:04:16 GMT You can read the address on Women Conscientious Objectors given by Tony Kempster at the International Conscientious Objectors' Day on ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=46 45 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=45 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:02:11 GMT A new Statement on War will be presented for adoption at the MAW meeting on 5 July. It's now available ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=45 44 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=44 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:26:24 GMT The talk on the 1935 Peace Ballot given by Terry Charman at the recent Peace History Conference is now available ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=44 43 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=43 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:42:42 GMT There are local peace groups all over the UK doing valuable work arranging events or undertaking projects that encourage people ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=43 42 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=42 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:34:30 GMT Event being held at Hilfield Priory, Dorset 19 - 21 March 2010 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=42 41 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=41 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:24:57 GMT The Spring 2010 Newsletter is now available to download from the MAW website. Click on the News tab and select ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=41 40 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=40 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:50:17 GMT Latest article by Abolish War editor, Lesley Docksey, published by UN Observer 11/02/10. http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=40 39 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=39 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:11:52 GMT Support the World Day of Action of Action on Climate Change! Join us on Saturday December 5th in London for ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=39 38 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=38 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:37:25 GMT For full information about the items to be exhibited, see the catalogue now available. http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=38 37 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=37 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:15:36 GMT Because MAW uses the arts to promote peace, we are proud to be hosting 'The Human Cost of War', an ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=37 36 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=36 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:13:21 GMT MAW has arranged an exciting series of events for this November. On the afternoon of 8 November, Remembrance Sunday, ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=36 35 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=35 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:06:21 GMT The Autumn 2009 Newsletter is now available to download from the MAW website. Click on the News tab and select ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=35 34 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=34 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:13:06 GMT Are you burning with something to say about a topical issue connected with war, armed conflict, peace, global security ? ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=34 33 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=33 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:01:31 GMT Just added to our Reference section - under Briefings and Reports - you will find a wide range of books ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=33 32 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=32 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:05:21 GMT Maybe you'd like to nominate it for the Arthur Hewlett Award.This new annual award of £300 is being instituted by ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=32 31 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=31 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:47:35 GMT The Citizen and the Law of Armed Conflict is the title of a two-day conference which centres on the needs ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=31 30 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=30 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:43:19 GMT A chance to see these fascinating handcrafted appliqued quilts and arpilleras, created by women of Chile during the dictatorship of ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=30 29 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=29 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:15:22 GMT Please note this new title for the talk by Professor Stefan Berger on October 14th! Please see Events page for ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=29 28 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=28 Mon, 25 May 2009 06:47:16 GMT Speakers: General Sir Hugh Beach, George Farebrother (Institute for Law Accountability and Peace) and Bruce Kent ( Pax Christi). Chaired ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=28 27 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=27 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:58:28 GMT Roberta Bacic will be the speaker at this year's AGM. For further information see our Activities and Events page. http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=27 26 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=26 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:47:46 GMT Dr Mark Levene has accepted our invitation to deliver the MAW Remembrance Sunday Lecture. Director of the Climate Change and ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=26 25 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=25 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:34:56 GMT This is the first in a new series of member's reflections on World news and issues. In this article, MAW ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=25 24 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=24 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:06:38 GMT Have you booked yet for the Peace History Conference, now just a week away? See Events for full programme and ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=24 23 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=23 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:19:48 GMT MAW Newsletter number 13 is now available for download. Apologies for the slight delay in getting this document online. http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=23 22 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=22 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:18:17 GMT This document was referred to by Kathy Galloway at our Peace History Conference 2008. It is now available for download ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=22 21 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=21 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:55:33 GMT To make people more aware of our often hidden peace history - there is more than enough about war history!?- ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=21 20 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=20 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:08:24 GMT The Peace Map of the British Isles continues to develop but we need more sites! So far the database has ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=20 19 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=19 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:50:39 GMT Susannah, one of MAW's vice-chairs, will introduce day two of this year's conference, entitled Peace History - Lessons from the ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=19 18 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=18 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:26:07 GMT What is the politics of medicine when it is involved in keeping a war effort going? A big problem ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=18 17 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=17 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:56:23 GMT Hear Sue Gilmurray discuss how and why she sings and writes her songs, some of which have strong political messages. ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=17 16 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=16 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:32:48 GMT Ten speakers are lined up for this two-day event,at the Imperial War Museum, London, April 24 and 25 2009. ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=16 15 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=15 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:35:02 GMT The serious implications of escalating climate change for increased world conflict, conveyed by some excellent graphics, were explained and ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=15 14 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=14 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:38:43 GMT The CD will be launched at our AGM on Remembrance Sunday at the Imperial War Museum,where some songs will be ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=14 13 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=13 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 01:32:50 GMT Take a look at the new MAW Website at the usual Web address. This version has a number of features ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=13 12 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=12 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:28:49 GMT Our booklet Remembrance For Today contains a wide range of material for use at Remembrance events, faith and non-faith based. ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=12 11 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=11 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:20:10 GMT Hear our speakers reflect on Hope in a Time of War and the link between war and climate change. http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=11 9 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=9 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:12:11 GMT MAW's new 20-track CD, the long-awaited sequel to the first album, is available from November 2008. It features songs by ... http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=9 1 http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=1 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:17:40 GMT Our annual conference will take place at the Imperial War Museum. http://www.abolishwar.org.uk/newsitem.php?p=1