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Date(s) - Thursday - Apr 10, 2025 - Friday - May 9, 2025
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Over the past year, the world has witnessed an alarming escalation of violence, with catastrophic consequences. The genocide in Gaza and the war in Ukraine, plus over 30 other armed conflicts in the Global South (half of them in Africa), together with increasingly aggressive and openly supremacist rhetorics and policies, have all contributed to a climate of instability and fear. Despite the evident role of military force in all this, governments are responding by doubling down on the same recipee for disaster by significantly increasing their military budgets. Instead of seeking paths toward peace, investing in diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and conflict resolution, countries are allocating unprecedented amounts of resources to the arms industry. This dangerous trend not only fuels global tensions but also diverts crucial funds from social and environmental sectors, which truly improve lives and provide security.
History has repeatedly shown that militarization does not bring peace nor security; it perpetuates cycles of destruction, suffering and injustice.
We must demand an end to this reckless arms race. The world does not need more weapons, but rather it needs dialogue, cooperation, and a commitment to justice and human dignity.
For all this, our campaign has become more critical than ever. Will you join us?
Key Dates of GDAMS 2025
- April 10-11: Common Security Council
- April 15: Tax Day in the USA, a moment to reflect on public spending priorities.
- April 22: Earth Day, highlighting the need to protect our planet and prioritize environmental investments.
- April 28: Release of SIPRI’s new data on global military spending for 2024.
- May 9: Europe’s Day of Peace, reinforcing the message of unity and non-violence.
Stay tuned for further details and ways to get involved. Together, let’s demand an end to reckless military spending and advocate for a future of peace and justice.
Learn more about GDAMS 2025 on the official website: https://bit.ly/GDAMS2025