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SUMMARY:Wollongong Against War & Nukes Residency
DESCRIPTION:  \nWollongong Against War and Nukes has been chosen for a two-week activist residency at Wollongong Art Gallery as part of the ‘Greetings from Wollongong’ exhibition! \nWe’ll be turning the space into an activist hub! We planning to decorate the space with banners and photos\, and display some of the long history of anti-war activism in Wollongong. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday July 26th\n12pm – 4pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery\nScreen printing and badge making workshop. Come along to learn some core activist arts and craft skills\, and maybe design your own badge! \n  \nSunday July 26th\n12pm – 4pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery\nScreen printing and badge making workshop. Come along to learn some core activist arts and craft skills\, and maybe design your own badge! \n  \nWednesday July 30th\n1pm – 5pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery\nHiroshima lanterns and badge making with Sharon Pusell. \n  \nFriday July 30th\n1pm – 5pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery\nHiroshima lanterns and badge making with Sharon Pusell. \n  \nSaturday August 2nd\n11am @ Wollongong City Library\nKamishibai: Japanese Paper Theatre\, children’s stories of peace. \n12pm – 4pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery\nKid’s Craft Activities. Make badges\, paper cranes\, and more! \n  \nSunday August 3rd\n12pm – 4pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery\nBeats not Bombs\, music and words against war in the Chambers Gallery. Featuring Maurie Mulheron and others. \n  \nTuesday August 5th\n2pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery\nCross stitching for beginners — a workshop \n  \nWednesday August 6th\n1pm – 5pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery\nHiroshima lanterns and badge making with Sharon Pusell. \n  \nFriday August 8th\n1pm – 5pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery\nHiroshima lanterns and badge making with Sharon Pusell. \n  \nSaturday August 9th\n12pm – 4pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery\nLantern Decorating Workshop and badge making. \n5pm @ Civic Plaza\, Burelli St (IPAC)\nRemember Hiroshima: March for Peace\, rally and lantern parade. Bring your own lanterns\, lights\, or candles! \n  \nSunday August 10th\n1pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery\nWorld at War: Where to Now? Discussion and afternoon tea. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday August 9th \n12pm – 4pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery\nLantern Decorating Workshop and badge making. \n5pm @ Civic Plaza\, Burelli St (IPAC)\nRemember Hiroshima: March for Peace\, rally and lantern parade. Bring your own lanterns\, lights\, or candles! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday August 10th\n1pm @ Wollongong Art Gallery\nWorld at War: Where to Now? Discussion and afternoon tea.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/wollongong-against-war-nukes-residency/
LOCATION:Wollongong Art Gallery\, 46 Burelli Street\, Wollongong\, NSW\, 2500\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250802T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250802T170000
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SUMMARY:Pacific Peace Conference
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, 2 August 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (AEST)Venue: Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union\, 106 Victoria Street\, West End\, Brisbane\, QLD\, AustraliaFormat: Hybrid (in-person and via Zoom)Organiser Contact: ppnpacificpeace@gmail.com \nThe Pacific Peace Network (PPN) warmly invites peace advocates\, civil society leaders\, academics\, and concerned citizens to attend the Pacific Peace Conference\, taking place in Brisbane\, Australia\, on Saturday\, 2 August 2025. This full-day event\, hosted in a hybrid format\, welcomes both physical and virtual participation and offers a unique opportunity to engage in dialogue\, solidarity\, and strategic planning for peace and justice across the Pacific region. \nThe Pacific Peace Conference aims to deepen shared understanding of the threats posed by militarisation and climate change\, and to strengthen the collective movement for a nuclear-free\, peaceful\, and sustainable Pacific. \nConference Themes\n\n\nTalisman Sabre: The largest-ever military exercise on Australian territory\, involving 19 nations and more than 30\,000 troops. Participants will examine its implications for peace\, regional sovereignty\, and the environment. \n\n\nRising Militarism and Social Injustice: The conference will address the intensifying presence of foreign military forces in the Pacific and its intersection with urgent challenges such as climate disruption and socio-economic inequality. \n\n\nHiroshima and Nagasaki – 80 Years On: As we mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings\, the conference will reflect on the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons and reaffirm our shared commitment to disarmament. \n\n\nConfirmed Speakers\n\n\nThe Hon Ralph Regenvanu\, Minister for Climate Change\, Vanuatu \n\n\nMere Tulelu\, Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG)\, Fiji \n\n\nSheila Babauta\, Northern Mariana Islands \n\n\nProfessor Marianne Hanson\, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) \n\n\nProfessor Donna Weeks\, Japan Peace Studies \n\n\nElliot Darcy\, Labor Against War \n\n\nAlison Broinowski\, World Beyond War \n\n\nThese distinguished speakers will offer powerful insights into regional peacebuilding\, grassroots resistance to militarism\, and pathways toward environmental and social justice. \nParticipation and Registration\nAll individuals and organisations are welcome — whether you are a seasoned activist or newly engaged in the peace movement\, your voice matters. \nTicket Price: AUD $20 (in person or online)Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/pacific-peace-conferenceFor more info or group inquiries\, email: ppnpacificpeace@gmail.com \nOrganisers & Supporters\nThis conference is proudly supported by:Pacific Peace Network\, ICAN\, WILPF Qld\, IPAN\, Just Peace Qld\, World Beyond War\, and the International Peace Bureau (IPB). \nJoin Us\nCome to Brisbane — or join online — to help shape a peaceful\, just\, and sustainable future for the Pacific region. Your participation is a meaningful act of solidarity against militarism and for a nuclear-free future.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/pacific-peace-conference/
LOCATION:Online and in Brisbane\, 106 Victoria Street\, West End\, Brisbane\, QLD\, Australia\, Brisbane\, Qld\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250802T160000
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SUMMARY:Blue Mountains Peace Symposium & Community Picnic
DESCRIPTION:It has been 80 years since the horror of nuclear weapons was first unleashed with the US bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Find out how to stop this madness and grow a Movement for Peace. \nLearn from veterans of the Peace Movement\, groups like ICAN\, Rotary and Quakers\, and young activists\, as we chart a way forward together for a more peaceful world. \nThe Symposium kicks off a Week of Action for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons by ICAN. \nIt includes internationally renowned speakers including Robert Tickner AO\, the Ambassador for ICAN\, and Dr Siswo Pramono: Indonesian Ambassador; as well as a community forum\, a film screening\, an exhibition\, a Community Peace Picnic with activities for the whole family\, and live music by the Bearded Ladies Community Choir. It offers multiple paths for action as we work together for social justice\, conflict resolution\, and to rid the world of these weapons of mass destruction. \nThe Symposium has been organised by the Blue Mountains Peace Collective and the Blue Mountains Planetary Health Initiative with the support of ICAN Australia. \nTickets available at Humanitix: 2025 Blue Mountains Peace Symposium \nGetting to the Planetary Health Centre \nVia public transport – catch the 686G bus from outside the Carrington Hotel\, Katoomba Street (on the Main Street\, just across from Katoomba Station on the right-hand side of the road)\, to Acacia St after The Escarpments. The buses run every 20 minutes and take 10 minutes. You can view the bus timetable here.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/blue-mountains-peace-symposium-community-picnic/
LOCATION:Blue Mountains Planetary Health Centre\, 33-39 Acacia St\, Katoomba\, NSW\, 2780\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250802T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250802T140000
DTSTAMP:20250723T013005Z
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SUMMARY:Hiroshima Day 2025 march
DESCRIPTION:Hiroshima Day 2025. Remembering 80 years since the bombing. Speakers and march. Organised by the Hiroshima Day committee
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/hiroshima-day-2025-march/
LOCATION:Sydney Town Hall square
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250802T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250802T170000
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UID:56333-1754143200-1754154000@www.raisingpeace.org.au
SUMMARY:Free speech on trial - stand with Mary Kostakidis
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URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/free-speech-on-trial-stand-with-mary-kostakidis/
LOCATION:Atlas Cultural Centre\, 96 Illawarra Rd\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250803T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250803T190000
DTSTAMP:20250723T020126Z
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UID:56398-1754236800-1754247600@www.raisingpeace.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar on the Anniversary of the Atomic Bombs Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Religions for Peace Australia\, New Zealand\, Japan and Religions for Peace Asia will observe the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombs with a special two-day event with presenters from many nations. There will be two meetings (Zoom) to remember and acknowledge the past and its continuing legacies\, to raise awareness of the escalating dangers of future nuclear threats\, and to initiate and promote religious\, spiritual\, and moral responses of the participating countries. \nZoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9wo10mYFRLaPU-DBMNbihw \nDay 1: August 3: Victims of Nuclear Weapons and Testing \nThis initial session will introduce the atomic bombings of August 1945\, and the devastating impacts on life and environment in Japan. Drawing on the experiences of those affected the session will also explore nuclear testing in Australia and the Pacific islands. \nThis session will examine the context of the bombings and tests\, within the ambit of the long-term implications of radiation poisoning\, starting in Japan\, and then the wider Asia Pacific region. Focussing on the growth of the nuclear arsenals in humanity’s new atomic age\, alongside the UN\, we will discuss the hopes for\, and steps towards\, lasting peace in the aftermath of the twentieth century’s world wars.Panel 1: Victims of nuclear weapons and testing: Japan\, Australia\, and the PacificPanel 2: Intergenerational legacies of the victims \nEvent Details:\nProgram: Anniversary of Nuclear Bombs / Testing and Rising Threat of Nuclear Event in Asia-PacificHosts: Religions for Peace Australia\, Religions for Peace NZ\, Religions for Peace Japan\, Asian Conference on Religion and PeaceDATES AND THEMES:DAY 1 The Victims of Nuclear Weapons and TestingAugust 3 (SUNDAY)\, 202515:00-18:00 Tokyo\, Seoul1800-21:00 Wellington16:00-19:00 Sydney11:30-14:30 New Delhi11:00-14:00 Islamabad \n 
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/webinar-on-the-anniversary-of-the-atomic-bombs-day-1/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250803T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250803T180000
DTSTAMP:20250724T010450Z
CREATED:20250724T010320Z
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UID:56453-1754244000-1754244000@www.raisingpeace.org.au
SUMMARY:Hiroshima Commemoration - Christians for Peace Newcastle
DESCRIPTION:Christians for Peace Newcastle invite you to a 2025 commemorationto be held at the service of Choral Evensong at 6.00pm onSunday 3 rd August at Christ Church Cathedral\, Church Street\, Newcastle \nCathedral Choir will sing the Benedictus from Karl Jenkins The Armed Man- A Mass for Peace \nAustralia has not yet joined the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons– the only international treaty to comprehensively outlaw the construction and use of nuclearweapons. Both local groups are urging our Government to implement the ALP 2018Conference Policy to sign the UN Treaty when the party gains office. We pray for action inthis term.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/hiroshima-commemoration-christians-for-peace-newcastle/
LOCATION:Christ Church Cathedral\, Church St\, Newcastle\, NSW\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTSTAMP:20250724T073059Z
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UID:56437-1754265600-1754611199@www.raisingpeace.org.au
SUMMARY:Hiroshima & Nagasaki - Never Again
DESCRIPTION:Hiroshima & Nagasaki – NEVER AGAIN \nProgram at the Hanly Room\, St Stephen’s Cathedral\, Brisbane \nOrganised by the Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane\, the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (Brisbane branch) and Just Peace. \nMonday 4 – Thursday 7 August 2025 \n EXHIBITION & ACTIVITIES \nMonday 4 AugustExhibition open 9.00 – 4.0010.30 – 12.00 Workshop for high school students.1.30 – 3.00   Conversations and stories about Hiroshima and Nagasaki – 80 years on.3.45 – 4.00   Silent meditation for peace. \nTuesday 5 AugustExhibition open 9.00 – 4.0010.30 – 12.00   Workshop for high school students.1.30 – 3.00   Open round-table discussion on peace and a world without nuclear weapons.3.45 – 4.00   Silent meditation for peace. \nWednesday 6 August – 80th Anniversary of the Bombing of HiroshimaExhibition open 8.45 – 4.008.45 – 9.50   Livestreaming from Hiroshima of the commemoration of the 80th anniversary\, including a minute’s silence at 9.15.10.00 – 11.00 Onsite commemoration\, including and address by the Japanese Consul or his representative.1.30 – 3.00   Seminar: What does it mean to have a peace clause (Article 9) in a national Constitution\, as Japan does?3.45 – 4.00 Silent vigil/ contemplation/ meditation for peace. \nThursday 7 AugustExhibition open 9.00 – 4.0010.30 – 12.00   Workshop/s for high school students.1.30 – 3.00   Scheduled link for exchange with Hiroshima City.3.45 – 4.00 Silent vigil/ contemplation/ meditation for peace.6.30 – 7.30   Interfaith Peace Vigil
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/hiroshima-nagasaki-never-again/
LOCATION:St Stephen’s Cathedral\, 196 Charlotte St\, Brisbane\, Qld\, 4000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250806T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250806T153000
DTSTAMP:20250717T021819Z
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UID:56309-1754488800-1754494200@www.raisingpeace.org.au
SUMMARY:Rally: Hiroshima Never Again\, No Nuclear Submarines
DESCRIPTION:Sydney Town Hall Square Speakers include Pastor Ray Minniecon\, Allan Behm (Australia Institute)\, Prof Jake Lynch (Peace and Conflict Studies)\, Fr Claude Mostowik (Pax Christi) Dr Vince Scappatura (Macquarie Uni.) \nMeanjin Brisbane QLDSunday 6 August at 2pmRally and MarchKing George SquareSpeakers include Kristin Perissinotto- Electrical Trade Union\, Laura Nolan – Environment Officer\, UQ Union\, Aahana Nag and Layla Farquharson – School Strike 4 Climate. \nNewcastle NSWSunday 6 August at 11am-2pmCommemoration and unveiling of new Peace Park signTighes Hill Reserve\, Maitland RdSpeakers include Sharon Claydon MP\, Senator David Shoebridge\, Leigh Shears (Hunter Workers Secretary) and Brad Pidgeon (AMWU).Hosted by the Hunter Peace Group. \nPrayers for Peace CommemorationSunday 6 August at 6pmChrist Church Cathedral\, Church St\, Newcastle.Rev’d Dr Erica Mathieson and Rev’d Dr Ray Williamson. Hosted by Christians for Peace\, Newcastle. \nWollongong NSWSunday 6 August at 4-6pmForum: No Place for a Nuclear BaseChurch on the Mall\, AuditoriumSpeakers include Peter Garrett\, Cr Trish Frail (Ngemba campaigner against nuclear waste dump at Brewarinna)\, Dr Sue Wareham (MAPW) and Shaye Candish (NSW Nurses and Midwives Association). Hosted by Wollongong Against War and Nukes. \nArmidale\, NSW \nSunday 6 August\, Hiroshima Day 1pm-2pm (setup from 12.30)Judith Wright Memorial Grove\, Civic Park Armidale \nNaarm Melbourne VICSunday 6 August at  1pmRally and march – State Library of VictoriaPeace Not War – No Nuclear Submarines\, No AUKUSSpeakers:  Margie Beavis (MAPW)\, David Ball (MUA)\, Jack Howard Labor Against War\, Janet Rice (Greens)\,  University student\, South Korean unionist and peace activistChoir for Peace\, Riff Raff Marching Band. Hosted by No AUKUS Vic.https://www.facebook.com/events/120081301140863?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D \nGeelong / Djilang VICFriday 4 August\,   4 pmRally\, Little Malop St\, Mall\,Followed by dinner and documentary screening at Geelong Trades HallFeaturing Dr William Briggs\, local international relations expert & Sarah Mansfield\, Greens MLC for Western Victoria and the Geelong Climate Choir. Hosted by IPAN Geelong. \nNipaluna Hobart TASSaturday 5 August at 11am-12pmHiroshima Day VigilJoin MAPW Tasmania and friends for the annual silent vigil to mark Hiroshima and Nagasaki days. Hosted by MAPW Tasmania and AAAC-Hobart. \nKaurna Yerta – AdelaideSunday 6 August 8 – 8.30 amPeace CommemorationPeace Park\, Sir Edwin Smith AveSunday 6 August at 2pmRally and March for Peace!Parliament House\, Hindmarsh Sq.No More Hiroshimas\, No to AUKUSFund Welfare Not Warfarehttps://www.facebook.com/events/1226813328011517/ \nPerthSunday 6 August 12 – 1.30pmHiroshima Nagasaki Never AgainPerth Cultural Centre\, NorthbridgeBan Nuclear Weapons\, Cancel AUKUS No Nuclear Submarines/Peace Not WarList of speakers\, click fb events link belowhttps://www.facebook.com/events/280921174535769/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/rally-hiroshima-never-again-no-nuclear-submarines/
LOCATION:Sydney Town Hall\, 483 George Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250806T180000
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SUMMARY:Paper Crane Folding & peace songs
DESCRIPTION:Marrickville Peace Group\, in partnership with Addi Road\, will commemorate the 80th anniversaries of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at Wednesday Night Lights in Gumbramorra Hall.  fold a paper crane\, listen to a performance from the Solidarity Choir\, and hear the announcement of this year’s additions to the Addison Road Honour Roll of Peace.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/paper-crane-folding-peace-songs/
LOCATION:Addison Rd Community Centre\, Addison Rd\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250806T200000
DTSTAMP:20250723T021146Z
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UID:56416-1754506800-1754510400@www.raisingpeace.org.au
SUMMARY:The Fire Still Burns: Hiroshima\, disarmament\, resistance
DESCRIPTION:A Hiroshima Day event with Peter Garrett and ICAN Australia. \nEighty years after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the fire still burns — in memory\, in resistance\, and in the global movement to abolish nuclear weapons. \nAs nuclear tensions escalate and Australia becomes more entangled in nuclear alliances\, this one-hour online event brings together survivors\, artists\, campaigners and parliamentarians to reflect on Hiroshima’s legacy — and the urgent task of disarmament. \nSpeakers include:\n\n\nPeter Garrett – Musician\, environmentalist and former federal cabinet minister. Best known as the frontman of Midnight Oil\, Garrett has spent decades campaigning on issues of peace\, justice and nuclear disarmament. He served as Minister for the Environment and Minister for Education\, and is a longstanding critic of nuclear weapons and the nuclear industry. \n\n\nIsao Morimoto – Second-generation Hibakusha and son of the late author/illustrator Junko Morimoto. Isao will share personal reflections on his mother’s life and survival. \n\n\nGem Romuld – Director\, ICAN Australia\, leading national efforts to promote the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and challenge Australia’s support for nuclear militarism. \n\n\nScott Ludlam – Writer\, former Greens Senator and lifelong national and international campaigner for peace and climate justice (MC) \n\n\nThe event will also feature: \n\n\nVideo contributions from Australian parliamentarians and civil society leaders \n\n\nMusic and storytelling to honour the memory of Hiroshima and those working for peace today \n\n\nOn 6 and 9 August 1945\, the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were obliterated by a single bombs. Tens of thousands were killed instantly. Survivors and their descendants still bear the physical and emotional scars. \nEighty years on\, nuclear-armed states continue to threaten the world — and Australia risks becoming more deeply complicit. But there is another path\, one that the global majority is already forging. The vehicle to take us down that path is the nuclear weapon ban treaty. \nThis Hiroshima Day\, join us to honour the past and resist the future being shaped in our name. \nFree. Registration is essential. \nhttps://actionnetwork.org/events/the-fire-still-burns-hiroshima-resistance-and-disarmament?source=direct_link&
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/the-fire-still-burns-hiroshima-disarmament-resistance/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250809T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250809T140000
DTSTAMP:20250724T010800Z
CREATED:20250724T010754Z
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UID:56463-1754737200-1754748000@www.raisingpeace.org.au
SUMMARY:Hiroshima Commemoration - Hunter Peace Group
DESCRIPTION:The Hunter Peace Group commemoration of the 80 th Anniversary will be held on \nSATURDAY 9 TH AUGUST 11AM – 2PMTIGHES HILL PEACE PARK OPPOSITE TIGHES HILL TAFE \nSpeakers are:Leigh Shears Secretary Hunter Workers – (Newcastle Trades Hall Council)Nick Deane from Marrickville Peace GroupThe Newcastle Peoples’ Chorus and Matthew and Cathy Clarke will entertain us. \nThe BBQ is booked and food will be available \nAustralia has not yet joined the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons– the only international treaty to comprehensively outlaw the construction and use of nuclearweapons. Both local groups are urging our Government to implement the ALP 2018Conference Policy to sign the UN Treaty when the party gains office. We pray for action inthis term.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/hiroshima-commemoration-hunter-peace-group/
LOCATION:Tighes Hill Peace Park\, NSW\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250809T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250809T183000
DTSTAMP:20250727T231631Z
CREATED:20250727T231625Z
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UID:56547-1754758800-1754764200@www.raisingpeace.org.au
SUMMARY:Hiroshima Day Lantern Parade
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URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/hiroshima-day-lantern-parade/
LOCATION:Civic Plaza\, Burelli St\, Wollongong\, NSW\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250810T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250810T180000
DTSTAMP:20250717T050407Z
CREATED:20250717T050401Z
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UID:56343-1754841600-1754848800@www.raisingpeace.org.au
SUMMARY:Nagasaki Day Forum
DESCRIPTION:Nagasaki Day Forum \nPanel discussion featuring Dr Ruth Mitchell\, Chair of the Board of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW)
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/nagasaki-day-forum/
LOCATION:NSW Teachers Federation\, 27 Reservoir St\, Surry Hills\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250810T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250810T190000
DTSTAMP:20250723T020024Z
CREATED:20250723T020018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T020024Z
UID:56404-1754841600-1754852400@www.raisingpeace.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar on the Anniversary of the Atomic Bombs Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Religions for Peace Australia\, New Zealand\, Japan and Religions for Peace Asia will observe the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombs with a special two-day event with presenters from many nations. There will be two meetings (Zoom) to remember and acknowledge the past and its continuing legacies\, to raise awareness of the escalating dangers of future nuclear threats\, and to initiate and promote religious\, spiritual\, and moral responses of the participating countries. \nZoom Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9wo10mYFRLaPU-DBMNbihw \nDay 2: August 10: Religions Responding to Escalating Threats of Nuclear War \nFollowing the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, the Doomsday Clock was originally set as 7 minutes to midnight at the end in 1947. After escalating forward 18 times and being set back 8 times\, we are now the closest to midnight since the dawn of the atomic/nuclear age\, with the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists in January 2025\, announcing humanity’s total destruction as a mere 89 seconds away! \nThe focus in this session is on the four nations with nuclear weapons in the Asia-Pacific region\, in the context of the escalating threat of the use of nuclear weapons among the seven nations with nuclear arsenals. A panel of political and strategic experts will analyse this rising threat\, exploring the rising tensions among the nuclear-armed nations\, including the two current active theatres of war. \nPanel 3: Session on contemporary nuclear escalation in the Asia-Pacific region and perceptions of rising threats. \nSession on Religions responding to escalating threats of nuclear warConsider the role of religious leaders and communities in response to the growing threat of war\, particularly the use of nuclear weapons. Reflect on the role that religion and indigenous communities have played in peace movements and disarmament\, and learn about the actions that will be necessary in the future. \nPanel 4: Discussions with Buddhist\, Christian\, Muslim\, Hindu\, and Indigenous religious figures \nDAY 2 Religions responding to escalating threats of nuclear warAugust 10 (SUNDAY)\, 202515:00-18:00 Tokyo\, Seoul1800-21:00 Wellington16:00-19:00 Sydney11:30-14:30 New Delhi11:00-14:00 Islamabad
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/webinar-on-the-anniversary-of-the-atomic-bombs-day-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Rising Tide Action Camp
DESCRIPTION:Rising Tide action camp: \nBuilding skills and relationships. Getting ready for the event in November. \nRegister online: https://www.risingtide.org.au/action-camp?  \n \nWelcome to Action Camp!\nAction Camp is hosted by Rising Tide Sydney and Addison Road Community Centre on unceded Gadigal Country. We pay our respects to all First Nations people and acknowledge their ongoing resistance to injustice under colonial rule. \nWe’re bringing together our friends and allies to build relationships across the movements for justice\, and to get serious about sharing the skills that are required to build community power. \nRising Tide is a climate-focused movement targeting the world’s largest coal port in Newcastle\, and is building skills and power both in the local community and around the country to take on the fossil fuel industry. \nBut whether your focus is in the First Nations\, climate\, anti-genocide\, queer\, or union movements – or any other struggle for a better world – our needs for relationships of friendship and solidarity\, and the skills required to run effective campaigns\, are much the same. \nHowever\, we hope that you will meet people who are not like you\, and share different experiences of life. This is to be celebrated\, as relationships – and movements – grow by listening to each others’ stories and respecting the wonderful diversity that brings us together. \nWhat to expect at Action Camp\nGeneral program \nRising Tide facilitators will run a series of workshops and trainings sharing some of our core frameworks and skills\, including campaign strategy\, spokes-council and consensus decision-making\, and storytelling. \nWe’re drawing on experienced movement allies to run participatory workshops on conversations\, deep canvassing\, legal observing\, action coordination\, mass and activist cooking\, and many more skills. \nIn the Addi Road recording studio\, we’ll be hosting “in conversation” events and panels\, both to participate in and to record for distribution around the movement after the event – making sure the wisdom shared can be accessible going forward. \nExpect zine workshops\, banner painting\, singing and dancing – and bring your instrument for evening jams and open mics. \nCome for a semi-facilitated\, relationship-building People’s Supper and open mic on Friday night. Stay tuned for concert announcements for Saturday night\, and action prep on Sunday night! \n— \nWho is running workshops? \nWe’re organising through our relational networks in the grassroots movement and through Addi Road – we look forward to promoting individual workshops as they’re locked in to our dynamic and evolving program. \nWhere will my financial contribution go? \nTickets for Action Camp are free for First Nations\, under 18s\, and those experiencing housing or financial insecurity. We want to make this community space as accessible as possible. Financial contributions will go towards venue and food costs\, cultural labour\, and logistical support – this is an entirely volunteer-run event. \nHow can I help? \nLet us know how you’d like to contribute in the Volunteering section at the end of the form\, or get in touch with sydney@risingtide.org.au if you have a proposal for a skill- or relationship-building session. \nWhat next? \nLook forward to a logistics and program email update closer to the date\, and please click “Going” and share the Facebook event found here.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/rising-tide-action-camp/
LOCATION:Addison Rd Community Centre\, Addison Rd\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Pass the Baton: Commemorating 80 Years Since the End of WWII
DESCRIPTION:(Registrations for this event are full\, but might be worth checking with the organiser https://www.japanclubofsydney.org/english/)\n  \n80 years on: A living witness to history \nThis year marks 80 years since the end of WWII. To honour this milestone\, we are deeply privileged to welcome Keiko Ogura\, a Hiroshima survivor (hibakusha)\, to Sydney. At just 8 years old\, Keiko lived through the atomic bombing—today\, she carries forward the memory\, not as history\, but as a call for peace.\nThis is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand from someone who endured the unimaginable. Her powerful testimony reminds us of the human cost of war and the hope that still survives. A live Q&A will follow her speech. \n  \n💬 Event Highlights\n\nTestimony by Keiko OguraOne of the few survivors who shares her story in English\, Keiko will recount the moment the bomb hit Hiroshima\, its aftermath\, and the enduring consequences.A Q&A session will follow.\nReading Performance: The Face of Jizo『父と暮せば』An excerpt from the iconic Japanese play exploring grief and survivor’s guilt in post-war Hiroshima.While portraying the devastation of the atomic bomb and the survivors’ emotional burden\, the piece also honours the wishes and voices of those who were lost\nLearn about Hiroshima and Nagasaki  (optional)A panel exhibition exploring the reality of the atomic bombings\, including their effects on health\, society\, and the lives of survivors.\n\n\nScreening ofHiroshima Mother’s Prayer (optional)A 30-minute documentary\, featuring footage captured immediately after the atomic blast. The film presents a mother’s perspective on the horrors of war and advocates for the abolition of nuclear weapons and the pursuit of world peace.\nOrigami Activity: Folding Paper Cranes (optional)Join us in folding paper cranes\, a traditional symbol of peace and hope. The cranes will be offered to the “Children’s Peace Monument” at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park\, expressing the wishes of people worldwide for a peaceful future.\n\nWhy this event matters\nIn an era of rising conflict\, this event serves as both history and healing. In Australia\, where few have access to this perspective\, this is a moment for collective remembrance—and a gift to future generations. \nIt’s also a bridge. Between Japanese and Australian communities. Between past and present. Between knowledge and empathy. \nWe’re honoured to host this gathering in The Auditorium of the NSW Teachers Federation\, whose generous support as our venue sponsor helps make this event possible. \n  \n🤝 About the Organiser\nThe Japan Club of Sydney (JCS) is a not-for-profit\, volunteer-led organisation founded in 1983. With over 350 member households\, JCS is dedicated to preserving Japanese culture\, promoting peace\, and contributing to a more connected multicultural society in Australia.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/pass-the-baton-commemorating-80-years-since-the-end-of-wwii/
LOCATION:NSW Teachers Federation\, 27 Reservoir St\, Surry Hills\, NSW\, 2010\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Picnic for Peace
DESCRIPTION:We’re living in a time where divisive politics are deepening the cracks in our communities. Many are heartbroken by the rising hostility\, mistrust\, and disconnection we see around us\, and we know that simply hoping isn’t enough. Protests and rallies remain vital parts of our democracy\, but we also need more hopeful\, unifying ways to stand for peace. \nThis interfaith\, cross-cultural\, intergenerational initiative is being led by community members who want to do something simple but powerful. So\, we’re organising a public event that brings people together; not in anger\, but in unity and resolve. Through shared food\, music\, storytelling\, and open dialogue\, the picnic invites participants to reclaim common ground and stand together for peace. \nLaunching on August 31st\, this is more than a one-day event — it marks the beginning of a broader movement. In the months that follow\, we hope to continue the momentum through monthly webinars\, table talks\, and community walks for peace\, fostering ongoing conversation\, learning\, and collective action.
URL:https://www.raisingpeace.org.au/event/picnic-for-peace/
LOCATION:Wentworth Common\, Olympic Park\, Marjorie Jackson Pkwy\, NSW\, 2127\, Australia
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