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Global Campaign on Military Spending

Demilitarize! Invest in People's Needs

‘Militarism has cost the world over 1.7 trillion dollars… It deprives the poor of urgently needed resources…’

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The Nobel Peace Laureates and Peace Laureate Organizations, gathered in Rome for the 14th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates from 12 – 14 December, 2014 have issued the following declaration regarding their deliberations:

LIVING PEACE
Final Statement

Nothing is as antagonistic to peace as the human mind without love, compassion, and reverence for life and nature. Nothing is as noble as the human being who chooses to bring love and compassion into action.

This year we honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela.  He exemplified the principles for which the Nobel Peace Prize is granted and serves as a timeless example of a truth he lived. As he himself said: “love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”
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IPB announces GCOMS at the 14th Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, Rome

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IPB was represented at this year’s Summit by Secretary-General Colin Archer and Board member Lisa Clark.  Mr Archer spoke to a packed auditorium on the 4th panel, entitled ‘Living Peace, Reconciling Communities.’  His announcement that the Global Campaign On Military Spending (GCOMS) had been launched on Human Rights Day, 10 Dec  was warmly applauded.
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IPB Delas