The International GCOMS team have put together ideas, twitter messages, hashtags that can all be used by individuals and groups to help promote the week of action. You can also find info graphics here which are useful in presenting facts and alternatives to military spending . If you cannot arrange a stall or activity …
Check out these pages to see articles and resources that may help you plan for your GCOMS activities. We are trying to make links with some of the major events taking place in our world: Increased military spending, especially in the USA, on-going conflicts in South Sudan, Yemen, Syria which have links back to the …
The on-line survey for 2017 is OPEN. How would you spend £46 billion, the annual UK military budget. Take part in the survey yourself and share with others! Plan now for a stall/action between 20 – 23 April and join with others around the world marking GCOMS 2017. More ideas here
2017-18 budget announced
Useful article with good graphics on defence spending in Europe, setting this out by region and by country. After the United States, Europe largest in terms of military spending.
US President Donald Trump is seeking to boost defence spending by 10% in his proposed budget plan for 2018. The blueprint will increase defence spending by $54bn (£43bn) but seeks to recoup that sum through deep cuts elsewhere, including to foreign aid. Mr Trump’s plan leaves large welfare programmes untouched, despite Republican calls for reform. …
The Stockholm International Peace Resarch Institute report an increase in arms transfers driven by demand in the Middle East and Asia. The flow of arms increased to Asia and Oceania and the Middle East between 2007–11 and 2012–16, while there was a decrease in the flow to Europe, the Americas and Africa. The five biggest exporters—the …
Here you can see some of the partners in the global GCOMS network… Start your planning for April 2017 and let us know what event YOU plan
Hot off the press – a new postcard for GDAMS 2017. Use them to help spread the word or on stalls or at events between 20 – 23 April You can order copies from Pax Christi : orders@paxchristi.org.uk
GDAMS Supporter Conscience have a new date for their Taxes for Peace Bill, it is rescheduled for the 24th of March 2017! In preparation, they have a public meeting at Friends House, Euston Road on 27 February 7 – 9 pm. More here Take a look and support the Bill. Resources great in preparing for …
