WORLD MARCH FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE

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WORLD MARCH FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE
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Endorsements from Australia

Individual Endorsements
	Caroline Pemberton Miss Australia 2007 *Australian Spokesperson and Ambassador for the World March*

Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton

“It is surprising how many people now believe that armed intervention is the best solution to some of the problems facing the world. Yet if only a small share of the money spent on weapons and armed conflict was directed to the elimination of hunger and poverty, many of the root causes of these conflicts could be solved. For the future of our children, speak out in favour of peace, nuclear disarmament and the end of violence”

Bob Brown

The Greens, Senator for Tasmania

"I endorse the World March for Peace and Non-Violence. We could begin by diverting some of the billions of dollars being spent globally on armaments annually to the billion people living in poverty. Congratulations to everyone who takes part."

Watch Bob's Personal Invitation

	Layne Beachley Seven times world women's surfing champion "I am pleased to endorse the World March for Peace and Non-Violence and encourage everyone to come 4 October on Bondi Beach and show their support. We can all aspire to live in a world without nuclear weapons and demand a future that is free from fear and violence. And this dream can become true if we speak out loud. As US President Obama says: Yes, we can!"

	Dr Sue Wareham OAM President of Medical Association for Prevention of Wars.

	Julian Burnside AO QC, barrister, author, human rights and refugee advocate.

John Butler

Lead guitarist and vocalist of eclectic roots/jam band John Butler Trio.

Watch John's Personal Invitation

Dr Helen Caldicott

Physician, author, and anti-nuclear advocate who has founded several associations dedicated to opposing nuclear weapons, nuclear weapons proliferation, war and military action in general, particularly the use of depleted uranium munitions.

Video to promote the Australian World March

Clover Moore

MP, Lord Mayor of Sydney.

"I am pleased to support this event. It’s vital we raise awareness of the dangers of nuclear proliferation and to call for an end to all forms of violence"

Jeff McMullen

Journalist, film maker and author.

“Every step forward in the World March for Peace and Non-Violence moves our species further from the predatory destructiveness that if unchecked will limit our time on earth. The great hope for all living creatures is that our generation can transcend war and end the pattern of violence that has dogged us throughout human history.”

Ritchie Yorke

The Instigator of political pop, leading music journalist, author, broadcaster, and International Peace envoy for John and Yoko Lennon's 'War is Over if You Want It' Peace campaign.

Doug Cameron

Senator for NSW, Australian Labour Party.

Richard J Frankland

Aboriginal singer/songwriter, author, and filmmaker.

Mark Furner

Senator for Queensland, Australian Labour Party

Associate Professor Jake Lynch

Director of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney

The biggest problem in the world today may just be that, while peoples ‘get it’, governments don’t – the need to make peace, that is, by peaceful means. Preparations for war carry on being made by states around the world, while publics can see how dangerous and self-defeating that is. The World March for Peace and Nonviolence is a welcome initiative to take matters into our own hands, to carry a message of peace from country to country. I’m delighted to endorse it on behalf of the Centre.”