Anti-war

SchMOVIES & Rough Music host an evening of films and speakers from local campaigns

When - Wed 2. Jun 8:00pm - 11:30pm. Where - Cowley Club 12 London Road, Brighton. Organised by - SchMOVIES .
Description - Wed June 2nd Brighton Campaigns Network@The Cowley Club  8pm>> SchMOVIES & dirt digging Brighton newsletter, Rough Music hook up> for a night of campaign networking and films of local actions...>> Its a chance to meet up with other local campaigns, get updates...and plot> ... read more.

The defence establishment? Business interests? American dominance?

When - Thu 22. Apr 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Where - Brighthelm Centre Hanover Room, 2nd floor, lift access. Organised by - Hands Off anti-war discussion forum.
Description - A talk and discussion with David Wearing read more...

A talk and discussion with Simon Asaf, a Lebanese journalist

When - Thu 28. Jan 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Where - Brighthelm Centre Hanover Room, 2nd floor, lift access. Organised by - Hands Off anti-war discussion forum.
Description - A talk and discussion with Simon Asaf, a Lebanese journalist read more...

America's New Frontline

When - Thu 26. Nov 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Where - Sussex university Art A103 . Organised by - All Africa Students.
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A talk and discussion with Milan Rai

When - Tue 1. Dec 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Where - Brighthelm Centre Hanover Room. Organised by - Hands Off anti-war discussion forum.
Description - Is Iran really a threat to the West? What motivates the West's policy? Can the nuclear issue be resolved peacefully? What is Israel's role? A talk and discussion with Milan Rai, author, peace activist and co-editor of Peace News

Brighton was home to a vibrant anti-war movement against the attack on Iraq in 2003, but ultimately the movement was unsucessful as the war went ahead.

Out of this movement grew the Smash EDO campaign, which has established itself as one of the most successful and inspiring activist campaigns in the UK in recent year.

However, despite its numerous victories over the EDO's hired goons, lawyers and the police, Smash EDO has also not had any noticible impact on the war. 

When - Tue 18. Aug at 7:00pm. Where - The Prince Albert Trafalgar Street. Organised by - Class Struggle Forum.
Description - The 2003 anti-war movement shaped the political environment of the past years and brought a new generation to activism. Yet it also failed to achieve its stated aim - stopping the attack on Iraq. SmashEDO came out of Brighton's anti-war movement and tried to overcome the limitations of the anti-war ... read more.

SmashEDO public debate with Ewa Jasciewitz

When - Tue 11. Aug at 7:30pm. Where - Friends' Meeting House . Organised by - SmashEDO.
Description - This is everyone's chance to come and debate the issues surrounding the campaign. If you want to get anything off your chest this is the time...Friend and foe equally welcome! Likely topics will include the EDO decommissioning and the resent Mayday! national demo. Ewa Jasciewitz, who was Gaza Co ... read more.

a talk and discussion with Johathan Neale

When - Thu 26. Mar 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Where - Brighthelm Centre Hanover Room. Organised by - Hands Off anti-war discussion forum.
Description - The war in Afghanistan As the occupation of Afghanistan enters its eighth year, is there an end in sight? What will be the impact of the 'surge' of US troops? How is the continuing occupation affecting the lives of ordinary Afghans? A talk and discussion with Johnathan Neale, a writer and ... read more.

When - Tue 24. Feb at 7:45pm. Where - All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes. Organised by - Changing Times.
Description - A peace activist and top lawyer specialising in war believes that international law should be used to stop future ‘illegal’ conflicts, such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, a view he will share at the Lewes All Saints Centre on 24th February for the Changing Times organisation. Chris Coverd ... read more.