Peace Campaigns
Write letters, send emails, join protests, spend and invest your earnings ethically - you can play a part in any of these campaigns organised by OneWorld UK partners. This selection focuses on campaigns for peace and conflict resolution.
Large quantities of weapons and ammunition from the Balkans and eastern Europe are flowing into Africa's conflict-ridden Great Lakes region, despite evidence of their use in gross human rights violations, according to new research
more...From: Amnesty International UK Related topics/regions: [Eastern Europe] [Congo (Democratic Republic of)] [Justice and crime] [War and peace] [Arms & military] [Security] |
The government rejects the findings of a survey by The Lancet which concluded that there have been tens of thousands of deaths of Iraqis since the US/UK invasion. Whatever the validity of this figure, is there any reason why a proper investigation should not be carried out? Email the Foreign Secretary.
more...From: Waging Peace Related topics/regions: [Iraq] [United Kingdom] [War and peace] |
If you view the Israeli "security wall" as a primitive and inappropriate means of conflict resolution, here is a campaign where you can join celebrities and MPs who feel the same way.
more...From: War on Want Related topics/regions: [Israel] [Palestine] [Human rights] [Conflict resolution] |
The UK should be more active in pressurising the international community to get tough with the Sudan government. Waging Peace has all-party support for some clearly-stated actions and a chance for you to email Tony Blair
more...From: Waging Peace Related topics/regions: [Sudan] [Conflict resolution] |
Any chance for a two-state solution in Israel and Palestine will collapse unless the UK intervenes now, says Christian Aid. Find out how to lobby for action.
more...From: Christian Aid Related topics/regions: [United Kingdom] [Palestine] [Israel] [Poverty] [Human rights] [Politics] [Conflict] |
Illicit trading in diamonds propels conflicts in Angola, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Democratic Republic of Congo. Now its being accused of funding international terrorism. Find out how you can help stop the trade.
more...From: Global Witness Related topics/regions: [Trade] [Human rights] [Conflict] [Terrorism] |


