Victorian Peace Diary
at 10 September 2003
Victorian Peace Network
THIS FRIDAY... No globalisation at gunpoint
Friday 12 September 5pm:
FIESTA FOR FREEDOM
Rally and fiesta to mark the WTO meeting in Cancun. Starts at State
Library, Swanston Street, City. "No globalisation at gunpoint" - bring
pots, pans, puppets and banners. Organised by Cancun Solidarity Group.
Info: Cobina 0422352448, David 0418316310.
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GLOBALISATION - we've seen the consequences
MILITARISM - Iraq, Korea, Star wars, tactical nuclear...
... but what are the CONNECTIONS ???
JOIN US for a Victorian Peace Network **FORUM** on
*** THE WAR ON THE POOR - a seminar on militarism and globalisation ***
This Saturday 13 September, 12 noon - 5.30pm
Venue: The Green Building, 60 Leicester Street, Carlton
(between Victoria and Queensbury Streets).
As the World Trade Organisation meets this September in Cancun Mexico,
the occupation of Iraq drags on, and the nuclear powers increase their
arms spending, the Victorian Peace Network will host a seminar on the
links between militarism, corporate globalisation and international
institutions.
Join us for speakers, panels and discussion on:
- The New Militarism;
- Global power and Unilateralism;
- Aid, Trade and the WTO;
- the war on the poor in the Third World;
- the role of international institutions (WTO, United Nations); and
more.
Speakers include: Giji Gya, Richard Tanter, Jacob Grech, =A0David Glanz,
Lee Tan, Michael Cebon, Jeff Atkinson, Anne O'Rourke, Nic Maclellan,
Vanessa Hearmann, Juana Martinez and more...
For further information, contact Nic on 0421 840100
or David on 0417070099
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Saturday 13 September, 12 noon - 5.30pm: Victorian Peace Network Seminar:
"The War on the Poor - a seminar on militarism and globalisation".
Speakers, panels and discussion on: The New Militarism; Global power and
Unilateralism; Aid, Trade and the WTO; the war on the poor in the Third
World; the link between the arms trade, unilateralism and multinational
institutions (WTO, United Nations); and more. Venue: The Green Building,
60 Leicester Street, Carlton (between Victoria and Queensbury Streets).
Info: Nic 0421840100 or David on 0417070099
Sunday, 14 September, 8am to 1pm. Belmont Sunday Market to continue the
Peace Cranes project. Help us fold cranes, meet people and introduce
them to Peace Works Unlimited, to work for peace, and continue folding
our Thousand Peace Cranes. Info 5272 1214 or 0414 808 256 or
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sunday 14 September, 2:15 pm, Discussion and film - The Jubilee
Australia Drop the Debt Campaign presents special screening of the award
winning documentary "Life and Debt".Jamaica, a land of sea, sand and
sun... and a prime example of the complexities of economic globalisation
on the developing world. 2:15 pm for Speakers on "What has happened to
debt relief?" and pre-film nibbles. Screening at Lumi=E9re at 3 pm,
Nicholas Hall, 148 Lonsdale St, City $13/ $10 Conc/ $7 Pensioners
Bookings Essential: Mark Zirnsak 9251 5265
Monday, 15 September 6-30 pm: Intimate Peace Meal at 21 Coxon Parade.
'Pleasing Others.' Why do we bother to please others? Is it through
enlightened self-interest, or something more, or even something less?
$10 per person, limited places book soon. Info 5272 1214 or 0414 808 256
or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thursday September 18, 7.30pm: Forum "Resisting Bush's War Agenda -
America since 9/11" American socialist and anti-war activist Paul
D'Amato (associate editor of the magazine 'International Socialist
Review') will discuss the challenges facing progressive movements in
George Bush's America. Trades Hall, Lygon Street, Carlton. Organised by
Socialist Alternative. Info 9650 0404 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
24 September onwards, 5.30pm-9.00pm: "Our World in Crisis?" a series of
10 Wednesday evenings seminars on development, militarism and human
rights! Cost $295 conc.$225 at AVI Fitzroy (Lectures, debates,
audio-visual materials, question-answer sessions and lots of reading
material for 'homework') Further info Larry Marshall 9331 2678 or
[EMAIL PROTECTED] or see Pax Christi website for full brochure
paxchristi.org.au Brochures available on request from Pax Christi
93793889 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
October 4-11, 2003: Keep space for peace week - international days of
protest to stop the militarisation of space. Info: Ozpeace
Friday Oct 17, 10.30pm: Anti Nuclear rave fundraiser with all proceeds
to Nuclear Free Australia. Venue: Colonial Hotel. DJs: Jeron Kra
Namaste; Gavin Martin Namaste; Aaron Smiles Earthcore; Freq Exotic
Native; Alius; Sqt Dan; Cost $20 pre sale tickets; $25 on door. Info:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
17 November, 6.00pm: Debate "War and Peace - Has the distinction between
the two collapsed? Is peace the absence of conflict, or a just
settlement between peoples?" Speakers: Scott Burchill, Simon Cooper,
Robert Manne.
Venue: 45 Downstairs, 45 Flinders Lane. Sponsored by the Mietta
Foundation and Arena
26 Nov - 20 Dec 2003: Children of the Gulf War photo exhibition,
Maroondah Regional Art Gallery, 32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, Victoria.
Info: Lyndal MacIntosh (03) 9298 4536.
REGULAR EVENTS
Weekly vigil at American Consulate 553 St Kilda Road Melbourne, Mondays
10am to 6pm, Women for Peace: No Weapons No Wars, in conjunction with
the Moreland Peace Group. Info: 93876490
Thursdays 12-1pm. Plenty Valley FM 88.6 'Bridges to Peace' program,
dedicated to promoting and inspiring positive peace and nonviolence in
the community. Contact Susan Carew on 0409071030 or
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Victorian Peace Network
54 Victoria Street, Carlton South Vic 3053.
Phone 613 9659 3582
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www.vicpeace.org
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