Afghanistan

Rally against war and nuclear weapons

Event Date: 
Thu, 17/11/2011 - 10:00
Location: 
Canberra

A rally to coincide with President Obama's visit to Parliament House in Canberra.

Film: I was worth 50 sheep

Location: 
Melbourne

In 2001, the US announced the liberation of women as a significant reason for invading  Afghanistan. Ten years later, have women's lives changed? This film is a thought provoking, insightful and intimate view of the plight of Afghan girls born into  poverty, keenly portraying a widespread system of suffering.

MAPW National Newsletter Spring 2011

MAPW 2-page newsletter contains overview of current campaign activities including Afghanistan anniversary, Sri Lanka, asylum seekers, cluster bombs, and nuclear waste. Mailed to members 19-24 October 2011, with Annual Report.

A retreat with Kathy Kelly

Event Date: 
Fri, 11/11/2011 - 18:00 - Sun, 13/11/2011 - 16:00
Location: 
Seymour, Victoria

Kathy Kelly, is an American peace activist, pacifist and three times Nobel Peace Prize nominee, currently touring Australia with Afghan youth peace volunteers. An opportunity to attend a retreat with them will be held in Seymour in November.

Conversations with Kathy Kelly

Event Date: 
Thu, 10/11/2011 - 19:30
Location: 
Melbourne

Pace e Bene Australia presents Kathy Kelly, an American peace activist, pacifist and three times Nobel Peace Prize nominee, in conversation along with Afghan youth peace volunteers.

MAPW draws attention to health costs on 10th anniversary of Afghanistan War

On the tenth anniversary of the Afghanistan war, MAPW members across Australia spoke out on the human and health costs of the war.

War without end: a lament

Event Date: 
Wed, 12/10/2011 - 18:30 - 20:30
Location: 
Melbourne

A service and critical reflection of the past 10 years in Afghanastan organized by the Victorian Council of Churches, St Paul's Cathedral and Pax Christi.

Forum: Women in Afghanistan

Event Date: 
Thu, 01/09/2011 - 17:30
Location: 
Hobart

The Tasmanian Women’s Rights Team of Amnesty International Australia (AIA) cordially invites you to attend a Forum to discuss the

Vigil: Anniversary of war in Afghanistan

Event Date: 
Fri, 07/10/2011 - 17:30 - 21:30
Location: 
Melbourne

A vigil and speak-out will be held on 7 October 2012 to mark the the 10th anniversary of the war in Afghanistan.

  • Venue: City Square, corner of Collins St and Swanston St
  • Date: Friday, 7 October
  • Time: 5.30pm - 9.30pm

MAPW fact sheet : Drones and robotic warfare. March 2011.

Drones are UAVs, or unmanned aerial vehicles, which carry missiles and are controlled remotely. They are widely deployed in Afghanistan and have recently been used in the aerial bombardment of Lybia. This fact sheet outlines the various concerns which surround the use of robots in warfare.

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