The security of all will be enhanced only as states and parties accept the decisions reached cooperatively. We recognize the importance of treaties and covenants among nations as instruments of world order. While acknowledging the role of official dialogue and efforts of regional bodies, we also call for inclusion of nongovernmental organizations, subnational and community-based groups in peacemaking efforts. Back to Top Section 2. Reducing armaments National security does not rely on military strength.
More arms mean less security for ordinary people.
Increasingly, armaments serve to secure the positions of those in power. Military expansion by a country or group provokes similar expansion by others, and reliance on threats tends to increase the hostility and distrust that lead to war. We believe that nations need to move toward general and complete disarmament, both domestically and internationally. We urge both gun control and arms control to reduce the dangers of personal, conventional and nuclear weapons. We urge negotiated worldwide disarmament, supported by conversion of military industries to peaceful production and political settlements under world law.