NOT IN OUR NAME

York Against the War has been involved in anti-war activism since 2001, providing an opposition voice for the city's residents on every aspect of the War On Terror. Everyone is welcome to come and take part in planning for future events, and to bring their own ideas along as well.

York Against the War is affiliated to the National Coalition to Stop the War

Current and upcoming events

Public Meeting - A Talk by Yvonne Ridley

"From Afghanistan to Africa - reflections on US Imperialism (aka the new world order)"

Yvonne Ridley was reporting from Afghanistan for the Sunday Express in 2001 when she was held for 10 days by the Taliban. On return to this country she converted to Islam and became a tireless campaigner against the "war on terror". She currently fronts the London based current affairs programme "The Agenda" on Press TV in which role she travels widely. She is presently very concerned about US attempts to exert a presence in Africa.

Thursday 19th June, 7.30 pm, Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York

All welcome - admission is free

1 million dead         below inflation pay rises (but not for MPs)    massive profits for oil majors (including family Bush)
1 £ trillion spent above inflation council tax, fuel and food massive profits for arms trade (including family Bush)

Regular events

  • Our stall can be found at St. Sampsons Square on Saturday from 1pm to 3pm There are always a number of petitions to sign, information, publicity leaflets and badges are available. When appropriate, tickets for coaches to national demonstrations are also sold.
  • This badge, produced by a local artist, is an example of the resources available from the stall. Show your support for attempts to have Blair tried for war crimes!
  • Planning meetings are held fortnightly normally on the Ist and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at the Friends Meeting House, Friargate 7:30pm. Refreshments are served at the end of the meetings; new faces and ideas always welcome.

    Next planning meeting May 20th.

Contingency

In the event of an US/allied bombing of Iran, there will be an emergency protest from 5pm to 7pm the day bombings are announced, oppposite the Train Station (by the city walls). There will be leafleting in St Sampson's Square from 12 noon that day, to further publicise this.

It is hoped that this protest will not be necessary; nevertheless it serves as example of our role as a mobiliser of local feeling against the so called wars on terror.

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