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02Aug 2017 by peacepeople

MAIREAD MAGUIRE – NOBEL PEACE LAUREATE SUPPORTS LBGT’S CAMPAIGN SAME-SEX MARRIAGE

MYSTERY OF LIFE AND LOVE – A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION [caption id="attachment_368" align="alignnone" width="244"] Mairead Maguire[/caption] On Saturday lst July, I walked to Belfast City Hall, with thousands of people, marching in support of the Same-sex marriage campaign being run by the LBTG community (Lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and trans people). It was a joyous, happy occasion and the call was simple and clear. When LBGT people fall in love and when they choose to enter into civil or marriage partnerships legislation should make it possible for them to do so therefore Change Law in N.Ireland to allow same=sex marriage.’ Life is a mystery and love is the greatest mystery of all and should be celebrated and freedom to choose whom to love and whom to marry is one…

26Jul 2017 by peacepeople

Support The Ship To Gaza

Campaigns, Events, Gaza

The blockade needs to be ended, not eased The blockade of Gaza has been ongoing for almost four years, despite protests from all around the world. Following our initial attempt to break the blockade there have only been minor easings of the blockade--commodities such as spices which Israel had previously classified as "luxury goods" are now allowed into Gaza.There is still an acute shortage of medicine, medical supplies and building materials. Organizations such as the UN are continuously issuing reports on the emergency situation in Gaza. World leaders are failing--we will not The international community failed to act in the past four years, choosing insted to issue statements and what we call "quiet diplomacy". As human beings, we cannot stand by silently while witnessing what the blockade is doing to…

21Jul 2017 by peacepeople

A message from Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Maguire:

Campaigns, Events, Notices

The recent siege and bombing of Mosul, in which Britain has taken a significant part, has included harrowing tactics reminiscent of carpet bombing. The bombing has devastated the city and has led to thousands of casualties, largely civilians. The siege started last autumn, which foretells the length of time it will probably take to defeat Isis in Raqqa in Syria, where another bombardment campaign is now being waged. Recent history shows that there is little finality to these military activities. The city of Fallujah, for example, suffered four sieges between 2003 and 2016 (and a range of other atrocities, including the use of chemical weapons and the killing of 20 peaceful protesters against the US occupation in 2003). While Britain's vital public services are being starved of funds, huge…

20Jul 2017 by peacepeople

Mairead Maguire Supports Stop the War Coalition

Campaigns, Events, Notices, Stop The War Campaign

'I am inspired and impressed by the Stop the War Coalition and encourage people to support their campaign to end war. A world without war is possible when enough people join their voices to say "No to war - yes to peace which is possible and a human right"'. Become a Stop the War member today and be part of a mass anti-war movement. Join here To Get Involved: https://www.facebook.com/stopthewarcoalition/

15May 2017 by peacepeople

Nobel Women’s Initiative 2017 Conference – May l4-16, 2017 – Monchengladbech, Germany “A Global Feminist Resistance – Its Evolution & Revolution – Adapting To Thrive!

Campaigns, Events, Notices, Press Releases

Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Maguire speaking at the Nobel Womens Peace Initiative Peace Conference in Germany on May 14th 2017 called on the Feminists/Womens Movement to ‘work to abolish militarism and war and replace it with a demilitarized stable world based on a Global Peace System’ and on Civil Society Spiritual/Religious leaders, scientists, governments, to teach peace as a Global Peace Science and Nonviolence as a serious Political Science. A global feminist resistance – its evolution and revolution – adapting to thrive! Dear Friends, It is great that we are gathered here and have an opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones. I would like to extend my thanks to the Major of the City of Monchengladbech, for hosting this NWI’s conference in his beautiful city, and…