You Are Invited to this Important Forum
NOWAR Public Forum
Saturday, October 27, 2001
2:00pm � 5:00pm
Pilgrim Uniting Church Hall
12 Flinders Street, Adelaide
The NOWAR Group is conducting a NOWAR Public Forum on Saturday, October
27th, 2001 at the Pilgrim Uniting Church Hall, 12 Flinders Street, Adelaide.
The objective of this forum is to explore and discuss the issues, legality
and consequences of the "War Against Terrorism". The Forum will
specifically explore Australia's position, and the consequences for
Australians.
This presents a unique opportunity for concerned individuals and groups to
better understand both global and Australian perspectives about a war that
is being waged against an unseen enemy and has the potential to extend to
many other countries. The Forum will address these topics:
1. International Justice, Not War. This topic will address the
legality of the current war, the impact on both humanitarian and criminal
law, the role of the United Nations Security Council.
2. The Current War in the Context of American Foreign Policy. This
topic will review history of consequences of American foreign policy,
history and the strategic importance of Afghanistan.
3. Global Peace through Economic and Social Justice. This topic will
explore some of the root causes of terrorism in terms of economic and social
injustice, and the alternatives to war.
4. In Defense of Democratic Rights. This topic will explore both the
democratic process in Australia and the US (and how these processes have
been abandoned in the declaration and support of war). It will also
review the current threat to civil liberties in terms of anti-terrorist
legislation being introduced.
5. No Racism. This topic will explore the consequences of racism, and
how this current war is promoting racism. Australia's unique advantage in
terms of a multi-cultural society, and the current risk to that harmony,
will also be covered.
6. The Bigger Picture � Some Questions to Explore. This session will
highlight the unanswered questions, and encourage participants to seek the
answers to those questions.
We are particularly keen to encourage journalists and media to attend, as we
believe that most journalists are interested in pursuing the truth. Please
feel free to attend and to participate in the forum discussion.
For more information about this important event, please contact Candice
Trevor on telephone 8342 4636 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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