Edmund Rice Justice Bulletin

A bulletin of news, information and invitation to action on current issues of social justice for members of the Edmund Rice Network

11 November 2014

ARMS TRADE TREATY TO COME INTO FORCE IN DECEMBER 

On 25th September a further eight countries ratified the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).  With over 50 governments having completed their ratification the Treaty is now set to enter into force and become binding international law on 24th December 2014.

The coming into force of the treaty was the culmination of the efforts of millions of people (including readers of this bulletin) who called for action and demanded an end to this irresponsible arms trade.

To mark this achievement Control Arms  has launched an online gallery which features photos and quotes from 50 individuals from across civil society, government and the UN whose support was vital to the achievement of the Arms Trade Treaty

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About this site

This blogsite had its origin as a means of linking students from Christian Brothers Schools in Victoria, Australia who attended the Social Justice days I organised or who participated in school retreats I helped facilitate.

It arose from a belief that as well as charity, advocacy for human rights can also be a compassionate response for those who experience injustice and deprivation. In other words we can address root causes rather than just symptoms.

After moving to Geneva to take up a position with Edmund Rice International (ERI) I decided to maintain the bulletin with its expanded mailing list but to give it an added focus linking it with the work of ERI

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