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15Nov 2023 by clive

Talk World Radio: Mairead Maguire on Ending the Current Wars

Gaza, War

Date: November 13, 2023 Audio Version: Listen to the discussion Video Version: Watch the video on YouTube This week on Talk World Radio, we delve into the crucial conversation of fostering peace in the midst of conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Joining us is Mairead (Corrigan) Maguire, a distinguished Member of the Advisory Board of World BEYOND War. Hailing from Northern Ireland, Mairead is a Nobel Peace Laureate and the Co-founder of Peace People – Northern Ireland (1976). Born in 1944 into a family of eight children in West Belfast, Mairead's journey towards peace activism began at the age of 14. Her commitment to volunteerism led her to work with families, where she played a pivotal role in setting up the first center for disabled children, day care facilities, and…

05Nov 2023 by clive

Belfast calls for an Immediate End To The Genocide in Gaza.

Gaza

Mairead Maguire Nobel Peace Laureate speaking at the rally outside the USA Embassy in Belfast said: We call on the Irish government to create A Genocide Convention(This convention would call for the immediate halt of the Israeli genocidal attack on Palestinians)The governments of the USA, UK, Germany and much of Europe are wholly complicit in the horrific assault on the people of Gaza.Not only are these governments refusing to meet their treaty obligations to ensure respect for the Geneva Convention. These governments are in fact Actively arming the assault by providing economic and intelligence support. These governments are giving political and Diplomat cover for Israel’s war crimes.Palestinians in Gaza are being demonised and suffering ethnic cleansing and collective punishment. This is a classic genocide and the Israeli government has to…

17Oct 2023 by clive

Gaza In The Interest Of Humanity – “Stop This Insanity”

Gaza, Israel/Palestine, Press

Press statement - Mairead Maguire calls “For peace an immediate ceasefire, dialogue and negotiations in Gaza.” The Israel government is committing war crimes and genocide against the Palestinian people In Gaza. The Israeli government are breaking international law which prohibits the collective punishment of civilian populations. Governments like the USA, United Kingdom who support Israeli governments genocidal policies must also be held legally responsible. These governments are supporting the deaths of Palestinians, many of which are children and the destruction of their land. All of this exacerbated by the US sending warships to support the Israeli’s siege of Gaza, with obscene bombing. These war crimes have rightly shook all people in the world who value human rights, dignity, equality and freedom. International law is in danger of becoming irrelevant. We need…

12Jul 2023 by peacepeople

White Doves : a new ballet

Syria

Thurs 3rd - Sat 5th August 2023 at The MAC, Belfast Ticket link: https://themaclive.com/event/white-doves-a-new-ballet Gazing back on history to look towards the future. A new ballet for Belfast, White Doves tells the story of the formation of the Peace People. Bringing audiences back to the summer of 1976, historic scenes are woven together by two white doves in a unique retelling of Belfast's past.Choreographed by Ruaidhrí Maguire, the production brings together internationally working dancers Leigh Alderson and Danila Marzilli with a cast of 28 pre-professional dancers from across the island. Amelia Clarkson's new score is performed live by an ensemble of local musicians, conducted by Jonathan Mann.

05Apr 2023 by clive

War is a Racket

Syria