Support grows for UN cease-fire calls

The call from the United National Secretary-General for a global ceasefire to enable all efforts to be focussed on fighting Covid-19 has gained support around the world. Christian CND has joined others in the Network of Christian Peace Organisations in issuing a statement calling on the UK government to support the calls. To silence the

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NCPO statement on Coronavirus ceasefire calls

After United Nations Secretary General Antonia Guterres called for a global ceasefire last week to ensure all efforts are put into tackling the Coronavirus, the Network of Christian Peace Organisations, of which Christian CND is a member, has issued the following statement: António Guterres, Secretary-General of the UN, called for a global ceasefire in light of

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United Nations Chief calls for global ceasefire

As the world struggles to contain the Coronavirus pandemic, the United National Secretary General has called for a global ceasefire in all conflicts to help fight the virus. Speaking from the United Nations in New York, António Guterres warned that it will be the most vulnerable in society who will pay the highest price from Covid-19.

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Namibia joins the Ban Treaty

Namibia has become the latest state to become a party to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons following a unique virtual ceremony involving officials from the United Nations. With the current Coronavirus pandemic placing restrictions on gatherings and travel, officials from Namibia confirmed the move via a video conferencing call. Namibia is the

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Wash our hands of Trident

The UK, like the rest of the world, is in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Health threats like this have been listed as ‘Tier 1’ threats to national security for some time, as the government acknowledged it is a genuine threat to our way of life. Despite this fact, funding for nuclear weapons has

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