Stop the War Conference 10 June

Report by StW
Published: 24/05/06

Fifth Annual Stop The War Conference, Saturday 10 June 2006, Friends Meeting House, Euston Road, London WC1

Speakers include: Craig Murray, Tony Benn, Adam Price MP, Louise Christian, Rose Gentle, George Galloway MP, Caroline Lucas MEP, Elaheh Rostami Povey (Action Iran), Lindsey German (National Convenor, StWC) Yvonne Ridley (Islam Channel), Kate Hudson (Chair CND), Karma Nabulsi, John Rees, (Respect), Jeremy Corbyn MP, Sabah Jawad (Iraqi Democrats), Loukas Christodoulou, Explo Nani Kofi (African Liberation Support Group), Jane Shallice, Dahabo Isse, Makola Mayambika, Andrew Murray, Andrew Burgin, Chris Nineham, Salma Yaqoob.

Conference workshops: In addition to the conference sessions for resolutions and elections, we will be holding a number of workshops, lead by keynote speakers and covering a wide range of topics, including: - Iraq Today: Towards Democracy or Civil War? - Why Iran is Under Threat - Where Now for Palestine? - Is Latin America the Next Target? - The Forgotten Wars in Africa - Civil Liberties and Guantanamo - Islamophobia and the Anti-War Movement - Military Families Against the War.

Book places online here: office@stopwar.org.uk

Conference arrangements

Only groups which have re-affiliated will be able to send delegates. All names of delegates must be registered with the national office by 2 June 2006..

Delegates: Delegations are on the following basis:

  • Up to four delegates from each Stop the War group.
  • Up to two delegates from affiliated organisations with less than 1000 members.
  • Up to four delegates from affiliated organisations with 1000-10, 000 members
  • Up to six delegates from affiliated organisations with more than 10, 000 members

The cost for delegates is £10.

Observers: The conference is open to observers, who must be members of Stop the War Coalition. Observers must register with the national Stop the War office not later than 2 June but are advised to submit their names as early as possible as there will be limited space.

The cost for observers is £10.

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Resolutions and elections: The conference will debate resolutions and elect the national steering committee for Stop the War Coalition national Steering Committee. Any local or affiliated group is entitled to enter a resolution for discussion and voting on, which should be sent to the national office by 26 May 2006. The Steering Committee may also submit resolutions. Nominations for the Steering Committee elections can be made by local and affiliated groups and names should be submitted to the national office no later than Friday 26 May 2006.