NOWAR! PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 30 November 1999 00:00

(Network Opposed to War And Racism)

NOWAR has been set up to oppose the war against Afghanistan.
 
Clearly we must do whatever we can to oppose this war and prevent a humanitarian catastrophe. NOWAR is a coalition of individuals and groups who are working together to this end.
 
 
What is NOWAR?
The Network Opposed to War and Racism (NOWAR) is a name derived from the anti-war movement in Sydney. In Dunedin there have been three major actions organised by NOWAR, involving a broad range of individual and groups. The objective of NOWAR is to continue these efforts in the hope of building the anti-war movement here.
 
 
The aims of NOWAR
  • To urge the  NZ Government to withdraw its support for this war.
  • To oppose all forms of terrorism, including the 11 September attacks and the ongoing terrorism covertly sponsored by the US Government.
  • To oppose the US led war against Afghanistan, including the use of starvation and sanctions as instruments of war.
  • In the short term, we call on the US Government to halt the bombing so that food aid can be sent into Afghanistan before the onset of winter.
  • To oppose the upsurge of racism associated with the war
  • To oppose the 11 September attacks being used by governments to justify the suppression of civil liberties and democracy.
  • We call on the New Zealand Government to withdraw the so-called "anti-terrorism" legsilation currently before the House on the grounds that it will undermine our civil liberties.
  • To provide alternative information about the war to counter the disinformation presented in the mainstream media.
 
 
We are for
  • a democratic world without terrorism, war, and racism.
 
 
In order to stop this war we urgently need to build a broad coalition of groups and individuals opposed to this war. NOWAR has already organised three major actions and will organise more. To do these we require help.
 
 
What you can do to help us:
  • Come along to meetings (email us for latest information - see below).
  • Look out for posters advertising actions and TURN UP with some friends.
  • Fundraising activities include a craft stall - phone Penny on (03) 471-7448 if you would like to contribute to this.
  • Contribute financially by sending a cheque to the address below. Funds will be used to build actions opposed to the war.
  • Contact us if you have any suggestions or would like to get involved in any way.
 
 
Contact Details:
NOWAR Coalition,
C/- P O Box 6157, Dunedin North