Send some love and solidarity to Sunny Jacobs September 25, 2023 - This fundraiser has been set up on behalf of Sunny by a group of Sunny’s friends.
Afri Condemns Latest Betrayal of Neutrality by Irish Government August 19, 2023 - Afri joins with the broad range of peace groups in roundly condemning the latest move by the Government to involve Ireland further in NATO’s proxy war in Ukraine, against the letter of our Constitution (Art 29) and against the expressed will of the Irish people. Afri is appalled at the arrogance of this government and...Continue reading Afri Condemns Latest Betrayal of Neutrality by Irish Government
July 27, 2023 - We are sad to hear the news of the untimely death of Sinéad O’Connor and we extend our sincere sympathy to Sinéad’s family and friends. We fondly remember her contribution to our Féile Bríde gathering in 1995, the beginning of the 150th Anniversary of the commemoration of An Gorta Mór. She performed her song ‘Famine’,...Continue reading
“A Force For Good? Reflections On Irish Neutrality” Documentary June 30, 2023 - In the wake of the Irish Government’s imbalanced, ‘Consultative Forum on International Security Policy’ this film provides a vital contribution to the discussion on the importance of Irish neutrality and its role as the bedrock of Irish foreign and defence policy. Even today – especially today – as war rages in so many areas around...Continue reading “A Force For Good? Reflections On Irish Neutrality” Documentary
Neutrality Or NATO – an online book launch & conversation June 28, 2023 - The online launch of A Force for Good? Reflections on Neutrality and the Future of Irish Defence took place on Tuesday, June 20th 2023. The book is  a collection of essays by people with long and deep experience of working for peace and against militarism on this island and in the wider world. Contributors include...Continue reading Neutrality Or NATO – an online book launch & conversation
Afri Applauds President’s statement on Ireland’s drift towards NATO June 19, 2023 - The Dublin-based Justice and Peace group Afri welcomes the pertinent comments of President Michael D. Higgins on the drift towards NATO.  We share the concerns of so many citizens and groups at the recent distortion of our foreign and defence policies.  These concerns have been sharpened by the inappropriate structure and purpose of the forthcoming...Continue reading Afri Applauds President’s statement on Ireland’s drift towards NATO