Downloads related to "Nuclear Weapons"
Remember Hiroshima: Morning Vigil
Flyer for Melbourne's early morning vigil on the 65th Anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima: 6 August 2010. Organised by MAPW, Pax Christi and the Society of Friends.
Vision 2030 : an alternative approach to Australian security. MAPW 2010
Vision 2030: An Alternative Approach to Australian Security.Foreword by the Rt Hon Malcolm Fraser. MAPW 2010 publication which examines the 2009 defence white paper “Defending Australia in the Asia Pacific Century: Force 2030”, and calls for debate on Australia’s military expenditure and policies. It questions the value of spending on military rather than development projects and challenges the White Paper’s proposals for major weapons acquisitions.
Australian government response to Parliamentary nuclear treaties inquiry: MAPW 2010 report
This two-page MAPW paper discusses the Australian's government's disappointing response to the report of the Parliaments's Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT) nuclear treaties inquiry, in particular its failure to follow through on the recommendation of a Nuclear Weapons Convention. The Committee reported in September 2009 but the government responded in 2010.
Consequences of Nuclear Weapon Use: Poster May 2010
Poster for public lecture by Dr Bill Williams (MAPW President) on the health effects of nuclear war as part of a 6 part public lecture series, "What would Einstein say ?" presented by the South Australian Youth UNi Association. Wednesday 19 May 2010.
New Clear Exchange ICAN workshop: Melbourne 1 May 2010
Flyer for the final New Clear Exchange workshop run by ICANi and supported by MAPW. The workshop will build expertise and understanding of nuclear weapons and how to abolish them, and discuss ways this may be done.
Sample Letter to MPs and Editors Urging Support for the Nuclear Weapons Convention
A draft letter to be sent to your local MP or Senator urging them to support the Nuclear Weapons Convention.
NPT Members Action Kit: MAPW 2010
Resource kit for MAPW members developed for the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPTi) Review Conference. Contains a Nuclear Weapons Convention 'cheat sheet' as well as draft letters to your MP and local newspaper editor. The letters to your MP and editor are also available as a Word document for easy editing.
Barwon MAPW 'Global health and war' flyer
Flyer for Barwon MAPW 'Global health and war' meeting.
ICAN New Clear Exchange flyer
ICANi 2010 New Clear Exchange workshop(s) flyer.
MAPW media release: Fast track to zero nuclear weapons needed
Media release following release of report “Eliminating Nuclear Threats” by The International Commission on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament. MAPW applauds the report for recognising the destructive potential of nuclear weapons, but criticises the slow pace of nuclear disarmament envisaged by the report.
''Abolishing all Nuclear Weapons' Malcolm Fraser lecture, 2009
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser gives the 2009 Dr John Gee Memorial Lecture presented by the ANU Strategic and Defence Studies Centre and Lowy institute for International Policy. Prime Minister Fraser addresses the current state of nuclear weapons acquisition and distribution and the present danger and opportunities facing the world. Audio of the lecture is available here. Comments by the Lowy Institute's Hugh White.
ICAN e-bulletin, November 2009
ICANi e-bulletin, November 2009
ICAN media release: Government urged to act on nuclear treaty - September 2009
17 September 2009 ICANi media release following the tabling of the report of the Joint Standing Committe on Treaties, on Australia's nuclear treaties. The release quotes Dimity Hawkinds and MAPW's Bill Williams and Sue Wareham, as welcoming recommendations that the government support a Nuclear Weapons Convention, and play a leading role in working for nuclear disarmament.
Flyer: Nuclear strategy session and dinner, Akira Kawasaki: 2009
Kawasaki Akira is one of two NGOi Advisors to the Co-Chairs of the International Commission on Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (ICNNDi). He works with Japan's Peace Depot and Peace Boat organisations. This flyer promotes his meeting with Australian NGO activists on Friday September 18 2009; and a dinner the same evening.
Who will stop nuclear next use? Flyer for forum 2009
20 September 2009 forum: Australia-Japan civil society cooperation for nuclear disarmament. Nautilus Institute, RMIT: supported by MAPW, ICANi, Japanese for Peace and the Australian Government. Please refer to the events page for further details.
Kelvin Thomson MP addresses MAPW Council on nuclear treaties: August 2009
Kelvin Thomson MP chairs the Australian Parliament's Joint Standing Committee on Treaties (JSCOT), which is currently undertaking an broad-ranging inquiry into Australia’s nuclear treaties. Mr Thomson addressed MAPW's National Council on 29 August 2009. He discussed progress towards nuclear disarmament, including many of the international treaties being considered by the parliamentary enquiry.
MAPW National Council August 2009 public events
Please join MAPW throughout the weekend of 28-30 August for events with excellent speakers, discussions and dinner.
Hiroshima Day 2009: John Langmore address, St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne
Professor John Langmore addressed a special service in commemoration of Hiroshima Day, at St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne on 6 August 2009. His speech considers the ethical questions involved in the possession and use of nuclear weapons; and what should be done about this problem.
Hiroshima Day Melbourne events 2009
This flyer lists the 2009 Melbourne events commemorating the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with nuclear weapons. These are a vigil and a concert on Hiroshima Day, Thursday 6 August; a public forum on Friday 7 August; and a rally and concert on Saturday 9 August.
