Members and friends of Just Peace are invited to attend our 2008 Annual General Meeting, followed by a public forum presentation by Kevin Melton of the Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (ACPACS), University of Queensland.

AGM

1.45 -2.30 pm

(The AGM will kick off with a 5-minute performance by the WILPF Performers for Peace.)

Public forum presentation

3.00 – 4.00 pm*

Topic: ‘Old Wars, New Wars: the folly of Afghanistan’

Speaker: Kevin Melton is an international development professional and post-conflict transition specialist. Kevin has worked in Afghanistan as a USAID Consultant and Project Manager.

Sunday, 19 October, Ahimsa House, 26 Horan Street, West End

* Afternoon tea and general get together will follow the presentation from
4.00 to 5.00 pm.

Fabians event

Members of the public are invited to join with Father Terry Fitzpatrick from St Mary's Church South Brisbane and Peter Arndt of the Catholic Peace and Social Justice Commission, to hear them speak on how the Commission seeks to fulfill its mission, what achievements it has to report and how one church in particular has sought to achieve that mandate.

Thursday 16 October, Brisbane Workers Community Centre, 2 Latrobe Terrace Paddington

6.30 pm for a 7.00 pm start

Coffee and cake will be provided.