Leaders’ assumption that violence is a way to obtain resources and even to promote democracy has contributed to the catastrophe of Iraq. Running parallel to this age old reliance on militarism is leaders’ inability to plan for a just peace. This conference will examine the non violence policy alternative to war, the human costs of Iraq and the humanitarian means of security. In Iraq and elsewhere, only these alternatives promise a more peaceful and joy-full future.
In addition to marking the 5th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, this conference will celebrate the 20th birthday of Sydney University’s Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies and the 25th anniversary of the launch of the international Peace Boat.
Distinguished speakers such as Prof. Joe Camilleri (LaTrobe University), Ian Cohen (Green MP, MLC), Prof. Kenji Isezaki (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies) and Dr Mike McKinley (Australian National University) will bring together their perspectives on what can be learned from the war in Iraq and how we can contribute towards building a future of peace.
15-16 April 2008
Customs House, Circular Quay
$95.00 full price; $55.00 concession.
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REGISTER ONLINE – Credit card payments accepted online.
Please make cheque or money orders payable to “Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies“
For further enquiries, contact:
Sydney Peace Foundation
phone: 9351 4468
email: spf@arts.usyd.edu.au
Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
phone: 9351 7686
email: arts.cpacs@usyd.edu.au
