We must change the direction of defence policies.
WILPF Australia has called on Australians to help change plans to send Defence forces to Ukraine to train their soldiers. Australia should have learnt from so many past overseas conflicts that this is just an introduction to military engagement overseas. It will drag young Australians into conflict that can last many years with loss of Life and lengthy recovery from post-traumatic stress Remember Korea. Iraq. Afghanistan and Syria …and we have not provided enough support for post war reconstruction to these countries.
Enough is Enough!
We know from devastating experience that military solutions have failed again and again.
We don’t need more military conflict, Australia needs to be a leader in negotiation, conflict resolution and peacekeeping
We can best help the people of Ukraine by sending medical supplies and humanitarian assistance.