Campaigns
Through its campaigns, Afri aims to draw linkages between communities struggling to protect themselves and their environment against the activities of multinational corporations both locally and globally.
Read on to learn more about Afir campaigns and events.
Campaigns News
- The People’s Treaty
The Cluster Munition Coalition, in collaboration with Mines Action Canada and Handicap International, launched the People’s Treaty on 30 May – the final day of the Dublin Diplomatic Conference on Cluster Munitions after the 111 participating states unanimously adopted the new treaty.
Sign THE PEOPLES TREATY - Decade of Betrayal
Afri has published a report entitled ‘The Militarisation of Ireland’s Foreign and Defence Policy: A decade of betrayal, and the challenge of Renewal' to assist ongoing monitoring and debate regarding this important area of policy. - Famine Walk 2008
17th of May 2008
Louisburgh, Co. Mayo
Water, Oil and Weapons… Resources and conflict at home and abroad
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Overview
Conflict, Resources and Displacement is the theme of Afri’s work for the next three years. Conflict based on resources is an all too familiar reality in our world as multinational Corporations and Government’s are prepared to use almost any means to extract lucrative resources, regardless of the consequences for local communities. Continue reading overview of Afri Campaigns
Pitstop Ploughshares
The Pitstop Ploughshares five, who had disarmed a US war-plane on its way to Iraq, went to trial twice in 2005 and the trial concluded in 2006. Much to the amazement and delight of the anti-war constituency the five were found 'not guilty' of all charges. The following is the text of a statement released by the defendants immediately after their acquittal:
A decade of betrayal
A new report which was launched by Afri on the eve of the General Election examines the dramatic changes that have taken place in Irish foreign and defence policy over the past ten years. Use of Shannon airport in support of the illegal United States-led wars on Iraq and Afghanistan >>