April 11th: Connecting occupation, wars and displacement of Palestinians – in whose interests?
Helga is an International WILPF member, active in WILPF’s International Environmental Working Group. She has been to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories (Westbank and East Jerusalem) several times, to meet, speak with and accompany Palestinian and Israeli men, women and children who strive non-violently for a just peace for all, observing human and international rights violations. Contact us at ukwilpf.info@gmail.com for details.
April 22nd: Earth Day
May 11th, 10:30am: WILPF UK Annual General Meeting
May 11th: Don’t put Britain on the nuclear front line, Day of Action
CND has called a nationwide day of action to protest US nuclear weapons coming to Britain. 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. Find out how to get involved here.
May 15th, 13:00 PM, London: International Conscientious Objectors Day
Around the world many people are imprisoned or forced to flee their home countries for refusing to join the armed forces. On May 15th we stand in solidarity with them, as well as celebrating the memory of those throughout history who have resisted conscription. Join in person at Tavistock square, or watch the live-streamed event. Local events are also taking place. Find out more here.
May 24th: International Women’s Day for Disarmament
June 1st: Global Week of Action on Nuclear Spending
June 4th: International Day for Children as Victims of War
June 9th: Well Street Common Festival Stall
June 20th: World Refugee Day
July 13th – 15th: Lankenheath summer peace camp
Throughout the weeks there will be ongoing campaigning and a presence at the USAF Lakenheath, where individuals will protest the retune of US nuclear weapons to UK soil. Find out more about the alliance here, and sign up for the camp here.