ACTION of the Week: Control Arms Global Week of Action
Written by Jonny Currie, 2 months ago | Permalink | Campaign: Arms Trade
Show your support for restrictions on arms trading!
From 13 - 19 September 2008, campaigners in more than 50 countries will be taking action to urge their governments to reach agreement on an effective Arms Trade Treaty as quickly as possible. You can join in! But how you say?
Visit www.theyworkforyou.com and find out your MP using your postcode.
Using the template letter below write to them, or email them, showing your support for an Arms Trade Treaty to avert further suffering from an irresponsible trade.
What else is happening?
*A Control Arms street march in Tanzania followed by promotion of the Parliamentarians' Declaration
*A photo stunt in Bratislava, Slovakia outside the national parliament, with participation from 4 different Amnesty sections
*A parade in Mongolia
*A film screening and panel discussion in Edinburgh, organised by Oxfam in Scotland
*A press conference in Kathmandu, Nepal
*A stunt outside the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Spain
And much more! If you're interested in holding an event, let us know (campaigns@medsin.org) and remember to take photos!! Good luck!
FFI Visit http://www.controlarms.org/en/events/global-week-of-action/
