Pictures of 2008 Events

Iraq Never Again: Ending War, Building Peace
two day conference: 15^th and 16^th April 2008

The assumption by leaders that violence is a way to obtain resources and even to promote democracy has contributed to the catastrophe of Iraq. Running parallel to this age old reliance on militarism is the inability of leaders to plan for a just peace. This conference will examine the non violence policy alternative to war, the human costs of Iraq and the humanitarian means of security. In Iraq and elsewhere, only these alternatives promise a more peaceful and joyfull future.

In addition to marking the 5th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, this conference celebrated the 20th birthday of Sydney University's Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies and the 25th anniversary of the launch of the international Peace Boat.

Click on the Peace Festival picture to download the full poster

You can also download the full conference program

Patrick Dodson the 2008 Peace Prize Recipient

The announcement of Aboriginal activist Patrick Dodson as the 2008 Sydney Peace Prize recipient was made by Sydney's Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Tony Pooley, at the studio of celebrated glass artist Brian Hirst. Brian also demonstrated his glass blowing skills, creating the 2008 Sydney Peace Prize trophy before a fascinated audience.