Join Yorkshire CND and the Movement for the Abolition of War for this conference which brings together scholars, activists, and community members to explore the past, present, and future of peace efforts across the globe.
Agenda
10:30 – 11:00 – A History of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs
11:00 – 11:30 – The Hiroshima Maidens: An Episode in a Feminist History of Nuclear Warfare
11:30 – 12:00 – Communities of Resistance and a record of Conscientious Objectors
12:00 – 13:30 – Lunch and Stalls
13:30 – 14:00 – Art vs War: Felix Moscheles & Felix Mendelssohn (and the Leeds connection)
14:00 – 14:30 – Picasso and the World Peace Congress in Sheffield (1950)
14:30 – 15:00 – Celebrating Peace & Love, Protesting War & Injustice – in song
15:00 – 15:30 – Tea/Coffee
15:30 – 16:00 – Reflections on Immanuel Kant’s Essay Towards Perpetual Peace (1795-2025)
16:00 – 16:30 – Costa Rica – the History of the Abolition of its Army
16:30 – 17:00 – The Commonweal Collection
17:00 – 17:30 – The Bradford Peace Trail
At 17:30 there will be further events for those interested – a guided walk along the Peace Trail with Peter Nias or a visit to the Commonweal Collection with Emma Goodway.
For any queries please contact 01274 730795 or email info@yorkshirecnd.org.uk
University of Bradford
Bradford