11 September 2002, Aotearoa / New Zealand

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11 September 2002
Aotearoa / New Zealand

Statements, speeches and songs

September 11 - the day the world changed? Peace Movement Aotearoa (leaflet text).

'Reflections on 11 September: Visions of a Peaceful World', Wellington

Rev Dr Margaret Mayman, St Andrews on the Terrace.

Dr Ramon Das, Lecturer in Morality and International Relations, Victoria University.

Don Franks and Jill Brasell, Folk singers.

Tim Jones, Author.

Jan Logie, Executive Director, YWCA Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Hinemoana Baker, Singer and Writer.

'Reflections on 11 September: Visions of a Peaceful World' was organised by St Andrews on The Terrace and Peace Movement Aotearoa, in response to the call from Peaceful Tomorrows for events around the world on 11 September which honour the universality of grief and the hope for a peaceful world. Our thanks to everyone who spoke, who sang, who helped with sound, tea and coffee, and publicity; and to everyone who came.

United in Peace: Muslim - Christian Rally for Building Peace and Understanding Between Communities, Auckland

Coming Together in Unity for Peace, David Wakim (Pax Christi and Council of Christians and Muslims).

Presentation of Petitions at Parliament, Wellington

Danger and hope, Don Franks.

The first batch of 1,064 signatures on the petition 'No NZ support for the 'war on terrorism'', together with the final of the 6,226 signatures collected on the earlier petition 'Peaceful Resolution of Conflict', were presented on 11 September 2002. See 'Say No to Terrorism and War' media release below for more details.

Lyttelton Peace Parade, Lyttelton

Report on the Lyttelton Peace Parade.

Moana Cole.

Silent Vigil for Peace, Wanganui

Report on the Quaker Vigil.

Global Citizens September 11th One Year On, Wellington

On 11 September, Ross Gardiner.

Protest outside the US Embassy in Wellington. See 'Global Citizens September 11th One Year on' media release below for more details.

Counting For Nothing: Reflections On The First Anniversary Of 9/11, Aziz Choudry.

Media releases and letters

No more blood for oil, Manu Caddie (media release and draft letter).

Say No to Terrorism and War, Peace Action Wellington.

September 11: The Day the World Could Have Changed, St Andrews on the Terrace.

Global Citizens September 11th One Year on.

Letter to US Ambassador, Rev David Moore.

Re September 11 2001, Catholic Worker.