Resources

Our resources pages list both downloadable resources — like documents, posters or media releases — and links to useful websites. To find resources on a specific issue on this page, click on the list below. To view resources by type, see the menu at left. More recently added resources are at the top.

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US military violence against women

Written 03/09/2009

US military violence against women

Link Added 03/09/2009

A blog which provides information, analysis and news about the history of U.S. military violence against girls and women in Okinawa, Japan and other locations; and sexual assault and violence against women within the U.S. armed forces.

Bob Brown - winner of the 2009 Australian Peace Prize

Written 03/09/2009

Senator Bob Brown has been awarded the 2009 Australian Peace Prize for his lifelong commitment to peace, non-violence and justice.

BobBrownFlyer[1].pdf

Who will stop nuclear next use? Flyer for forum 2009

Written 03/09/2009

20 September 2009 forum: Australia-Japan civil society cooperation for nuclear disarmament.

Nautilus Public Forum flyer20Sept.pdf

Kelvin Thomson MP addresses MAPW Council on nuclear treaties: August 2009

Written 02/09/2009

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.

090929_KThomson_ MAPW-Speech.pdf

Victorian GP is new MAPW President: September 2009

Written 02/09/2009

Long-standing Torquay GP Dr Bill Williams this week takes the reins of the Medical Association for Prevention of War, representing doctors and other health professionals around Australia on peace and health issues. Dr Williams sees working to prevent and resolve conflict as an essential part of his job as a doctor.

2009-09-02_BW_Presidency.doc

MAPW piano concert 3 October 2009

Written 28/08/2009

Flyer for MAPW fundraising piano concert 3 October 2009 at Romsey Victoria, with pianist Robert Schmidli. (Details also in events listing.)

Concert flier cope williams Oct 09.pdf

MAPW statement on detention of Tamils in Sri Lanka: August 2009

Written 27/08/2009

Dr Sue Wareham OAM, President of MAPW, released a statement on August 18 August 2009, regarding the detention of Tamils following the recent conflict in Sri Lanka. The statment noted that approximately 300,000 Tamils are still detained in refugee camps in Sri Lanka and the health effects are of grave concern.

Sue_Wareham_sri_lanka,_statement_for_rally_August_18,_2009[1].pdf

Sue Wareham speaks at ASEAN Landmine Victim Assistance meeting

Written 27/08/2009

Dr Sue Wareham, President for MAPW, recently gave a speech at the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting in regards of landmines and the effects they have on victims.

Sue_Wareham_landmine_ASEAN_mtg_august_2009,_ANU.pdf

Statement regarding detention of Tamils in Sri Lanka - August 09

Written 20/08/2009

MAPW President Sue Wareham made a statement in regards of the approximately 300,000 Tamils that are still detained in camps in Sri Lanka. Concerns include the overall health effects of warfare, including the state of doctors who have to work in these conditions.

2009-08-17-Sri-Lanka_SW.pdf

MAPW National Council August 2009 - agenda

Written 20/08/2009

Agenda for the MAPW National Council August 2009 weekend. All welcome!

Agenda-NC-2009.pdf

MAPW National Council August 2009 public events

Written 20/08/2009

Please join MAPW throughout the weekend of 28-30 August for events with excellent speakers, discussions and dinner.

2009-08-29_NC_public events.pdf

Hiroshima Day 2009: John Langmore address, St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne

Written 20/08/2009

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-JL-09.pdf

MAPW submission on proposed expansion of Olympic Dam mine: 7 August 2009

Written 13/08/2009

MAPW reply on the purposed expansion of the Olympic Dam mine.

2009-08-13_MAPW submission EIS.pdf

Hiroshima Day Melbourne events 2009

Written 16/07/2009

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.

Hiroshima-day-2009.pdf