Every day at least 1,500 people die from armed violence and conflict, yet the global arms trade remains unregulated. This year we have a momentous opportunity to put this right.

Last night, three countries with abysmal human rights records blocked agreement of the Arms Trade Treaty.

24/4/13 UZBEKISTAN Mamadali Makhmudov

One of our campaigns at this year's Respect Festival was the San José de Apartadó Peace Community in Colombia.

We will be at the Green Fair on the Cathedral Green in Exeter on 7 September.

Brazil 's government should give full consideration to Edward

If you value peace building over war mongering, then tune in to Talk Nation Radio at http://davidswanson.org/talknationradio

Clara Nsegue Eyi, Equatorial Guinea - This teacher and founder of the Democratic Party for Social Justice was arrested and imprisoned during the country's general elections