I started protesting in 2002. I was involved with an organization who supported a women's group in Afghanistan called the Revolutionary Association for the Women of Afghanistan. I did not believe that was was the answer in Afghanistan and also in Iraq. I had gone up to San Francisco for a march in...
The thing that impressed me the most that day was not only the sheer number of people who showed up from all over the UK but also the pervading spirit of optimism. We all truly believed that, like the Vietnam protests that some of us participated in during the late 60s, our voices were...
I was studying Arabic at SOAS at the time and been to check out Syria and Damascus University where I was hoping to do a year of my degree. I stayed a few months and travelled to Jordan and Lebanon. It was an amazing time. I got back to Uni and we did...
Betrayed by Blair, we had to stand up and be counted. I took my 9 year old daughter on the London March. I wanted her to understand that you have to get off your arse sometimes and make your voice heard....
The largest Brisbane anti-war rally was on Sunday 16 February 2003. Three of us, Helen Grant-Taylor, Ann Darvall and Dawn Joyce, took the train into the city for an 11 am start. There was standing room only on the train and at each station, more people squeezed into the carriages. The Brisbane numbers were...
I marched in Brisbane, Australia. It was the largest protest ever held in Brisbane. I am proud that at least some of us carry on resisting permanent war and Australia's role....
feb 2003 my whole family travelled to london to join the march before the war on Iraq. iwould like to do the same as drum of war are beating against Iran and syria...
I joined the March of Saturday 15 February 2003. I was the only one from my group of peers that I know that did. They all believe the hyperbolic drivel the government was giving out. Most of them came over to my side of the argument, but too late. My memories of that day...
I attended the march in Hyde Park, London. I remember a lot of people, political group and rousing speeches, and muslims praying in the afternoon. People of all ages, races and backgrounds came together. It was a great day. We thought we were changing the world. ...
I was only about 11, I went with my Dad, after he'd told me all about what was going on and what this protest was all about. It was really exciting, seeing everyone's passion and drive. It's still left an impression on me to this very day. ...
