Governments stop and listen to power. The people who suffer must empower themselves. Nowhere have they been more victimized than in the making of war. Many other problems are subsumed in the dominance of the military. Money spent on arms could feed the hungry and heal the sick.
Military production is the greatest polluter of the environment.
The weight of suffering falls most heavily on women and children. Yet, while governments grudgingly consult with civil society on other issues, they are adamant about excluding them from the disarmament process. We must unite, and invite governments to join us. If we raise our voices loudly enough they will hear. People everywhere must demand peace.