Our parish expresses our support for the campaign of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and it's advocates such as the Federation of Asian Bishop's Conference (FABC). The ATT aims to "establish that no international transfers of arms and ammunition will take place if there is a substantial risk that the transfer will be used in serious violations of international human rights law & humanitarian law or impair poverty reduction or socio-economic development."
As the Holy See has expressed: "Arms Trade Treaty can provide an important contribution to the promotion of a true culture of peace through responsible cooperation between States, in partnership with the arms industry and in solidarity with civil society. Viewed in this light, current efforts to adopt a strong and effective ATT could represent a meaningful sign of the political will of nations and governments to ensure peace, justice, stability and prosperity in the world."
We encourage our young community members to take part in the signature campaign for students and universities. For more information, please refer to this interfaith appeal for ATT from FABC.
As the Holy See has expressed: "Arms Trade Treaty can provide an important contribution to the promotion of a true culture of peace through responsible cooperation between States, in partnership with the arms industry and in solidarity with civil society. Viewed in this light, current efforts to adopt a strong and effective ATT could represent a meaningful sign of the political will of nations and governments to ensure peace, justice, stability and prosperity in the world."
We encourage our young community members to take part in the signature campaign for students and universities. For more information, please refer to this interfaith appeal for ATT from FABC.