*[Enwl-eng] see you at #NoWar2021?

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                        We're only 5 weeks out until #NoWar2021, World 
BEYOND War's global convergence this June 4-6. Because it's virtual, I'm 
personally excited that it will be more globally accessible than previous 
#NoWar conferences, bringing together folks from 18 countries and counting. 
In this time of lockdowns, amidst increasing hostility between nation states 
and rising racial tensions, this opportunity for cross-cultural connection 
feels especially needed to me. Can you make it?

                        The agenda is packed with powerful speakers, from 
researchers and organizers to veterans and war tax resisters, exposing the 
global impact of the war machine — from mining to weapons fairs to war 
zones — and sharing proven strategies and tactics for resistance. As World 
BEYOND War's Organizing Director, I often hear from folks that they are 
really concerned about escalating militarism, but don't know what to do. The 
institution of war is a behemoth and it's not going to go away overnight. 
But we do know what success looks like, from stopping the construction of 
military bases in Montenegro to shutting down weapons expos in New Zealand 
to converting arms factories to ventilator and mask-making amidst the 
pandemic.




                        We've pulled together these stories into one 
action-packed event so you can speak with folks working on the front-lines 
of the war abolition movement in their communities. We're also offering 3 
training opportunities on digital storytelling, nonviolent direct action 
planning, and corporate research so you can hone your organizing skills. 
Responding to your feedback, we've added lots of unstructured time for 
one-on-one and small group networking, virtual expo booths to meet with 
sponsoring organizations, and themed discussion groups on a host of topics 
requested by our network.

                        Check out the full #NoWar2021 schedule below and 
reserve your spot.
                        Friday, June 4, 2021
                        All times are in Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-04:00)

                        14:00-15:00: Get on Hopin early to test your 
technology and explore the platform before the online conference starts

                        15:00-15:45: Networking, Virtual Expo Booths, & Live 
Music

                        15:45-16:45: Land Acknowledgement with Shannon 
Chief, Welcome Address with Rachel Small, Vanessa Lanteigne, Brent 
Patterson, Dave Webb, and Richard Sanders, followed by Group Action

                        16:45-17:45: Opening Panel: From Weapons Fairs to 
War Zones: Unraveling the War Machine with Bianca Mugyenyi and Daniel 
Selwyn. Moderator: David Swanson.

                        17:45-18:45: Discussion Groups by Topic – Join a 
discussion group to learn more about these issues and meet others who are 
working on these campaigns!

                          a.. Peace Education with Phill Gittins
                          b.. Building Peace with Iran: Learn about the 
impact of sanctions and engage in a discussion about how to ease tensions 
and build peace with Iran. Moderator: Foad Izadi.
                          c.. Young Peacebuilders in Action: What role can 
youth play in the promotion of peace and security? How can young 
peacebuilders empower each other with the skills necessary to make 
meaningful change? Join us for an interactive discussion where you will 
learn how youth can be at the forefront of peace advocacy and listen to 
peace stories from some members of the WBW Youth Network!
                          d.. War’s Ecological Impact: One of the most 
destructive of human behaviors, war is a leading contributor to the 
environmental crisis. We’ll examine the military’s carbon “bootprint” and 
military base contamination. This discussion will include analysis of the 
full lifecycle of weapons and war, from extracting the materials to 
operating weaponry. We’ll close by sharing strategies for resistance and 
demilitarization. Moderators: Brent Patterson and Tamara Lorincz.
                          e.. War Tax Resistance: Tax resistance to paying 
for the military began hundreds of years ago and continues to this day. Let’s 
talk about the practicality and efficacy of refusing to pay for war. 
Moderator: Doug Hewitt-White, Lincoln Rice, and Robin Brookes.
                          f.. Departments and Infrastructures for Peace: A 
conversation looking at ways to create ministries, departments, and other 
national infrastructures for peace, in order to implement a culture of peace 
and nonviolence globally. Moderators: Liz Remmerswaal and Saul Arbess.
                          g.. Weapons in Space and the Conversion of the 
MIC: Who cares about an arms race in space? Is it far away and in the 
future? Let’s talk about what is going on with Space Force and the need to 
transform the war machine. Moderators: Bruce Gagnon, Dave Webb, and Mary 
Beth Sullivan.
                          h.. Antiwar Veterans Meetup: A meetup for veterans 
turned anti-war activists. Friends and allies are also welcome to join this 
discussion! Moderators: Leah Bolger, Bill Geimer, and Bruce Moncur.
                          i.. China Is Not Our Enemy Campaign. Moderator: 
Jodie Evans.
                          j.. No to NATO. Moderators: Barry Sweeney and Ann 
Wright.
                        Saturday, June 5, 2021

                        All times are in Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-04:00)

                        12:00-12:45: Networking, Virtual Expo Booths & Live 
Music

                        12:45-13:45: Learning from Success Stories

                          a.. Divestment Workshop: Money makes the world go 
around, and we all know the expression “follow the money” but how do we find 
the money trail, and what then? Join this workshop to learn tools and 
tactics to cut off the flow of money to the weapons industry. From research, 
to advocacy, to action, there are options for everyone. As a case study, 
David will share the success story of divesting Charlottesville, VA from 
both weapons and fossil fuels. Workshop Facilitators: Carley Towne, Susi 
Snyder & David Swanson.
                          b.. Shutting Down Weapons Expos with Siana 
Bangura, Zelda Grimshaw, and Te Ao Pritchard
                          c.. How to Shut Down a Military Base
                        14:00-15:00: Trainings

                          a.. Media Training 101 – Be Heard: Strategies for 
Traditional Media and Digital Storytelling: We can’t win the world we want 
if we can’t tell compelling stories and have them be heard. Join Katie 
Perfitt, National Organizer with 350.org, to learn about how we can win 
against our opponents in the battle of the story. In this session you’ll 
learn how to create a storytelling plan for your campaign or action, 
including tactics to get traditional media to work for you, and also how you 
can harness digital tools and social media to tell your story yourself! 
Participants can expect an interactive workshop and practical examples and 
case studies from Katie’s work in the Climate Justice movement. Workshop 
Facilitator: Katie Perfitt.
                          b.. Nonviolent Direct Action Training with 
Christian Peacemaker Teams
                          c.. Corporate Research for Taking Action Against 
Wars and Militarism: An introduction to undertaking corporate research 
collectively to inform our strategizing on private companies that are 
profiting from military interventions, the global arms trade, and the 
militarization of police forces. What information do we need in order to 
strategize about a corporation, where might we find it, and how do we make 
sense of it in order to inform our campaigns and organizing, locally and 
beyond? Workshop Facilitator: Jen Moore.
                        15:15-16:15: Panel: Star Wars: 21st Century Missile 
Defence with Lynda Williams, Dave Webb & Bruce Gagnon. Moderator: Mary Beth 
Sullivan.

                        Sunday, June 6, 2021
                        All times are in Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-04:00)

                        14:15-15:00: Networking & Virtual Expo Booths

                        15:00-16:30: Panel: The Shadow World: Inside the 
Global Arms Trade with Bruce Moncur, Kathy Kelly and Kelsey Gallagher. 
Moderator: Mary-Wynne Ashford.

                        16:45-18:00: Panel: Insights of the Pandemic: The 
Urgent Need for Conversion to a Peace Economy with Sam Gindin, Taylor Barnes 
and Sam Perlo-Freeman. Moderator: Simon Black.

                        18:00-19:00: Networking, Virtual Expo Booths, and 
Attendee-Created Sessions

                        See you at #NoWar2021,

                        Greta Zarro
                        Organizing Director
                        World BEYOND War
                        greta at worldbeyondwar.org


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