Articles by Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate

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Peace Is Possible in a World without Violence, Militarism and War
Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate – TRANSCEND Media Service, 24 Nov 2014

Fondazione Patrizio Paoletti and Commune of Assisi, Italy

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Call on Pope Francis to Reopen Vatican for Changes in the Church
Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate – TRANSCEND Media Service, 6 Oct 2014

On October 4th we celebrated the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. When HH the Pope took the name of St. Francis he spoke with passion, calling for justice for the poor, for peace, and an end to violence and war. I hope he will open the windows of the Vatican, let in some fresh air, and let the spirit of love and truth touch the hearts of all people, so that meaningful dialogue and true change can come about.

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USA/UK Committed Genocide against Iraq People
Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate – TRANSCEND Media Service, 22 Sep 2014

USA/UK committed genocide against Iraq people between 1990/2012 killing 3.3 million including 750,000 children through sanctions and war.

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Mandela and Vanunu – Men of Courage
Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate – TRANSCEND Media Service, 23 Dec 2013

In 1986 Vanunu, the Israeli Nuclear whistle-blower, told the world about Israel’s secret nuclear weapons. For this he served 18 years in an Israeli prison, 12 in solitary confinement, and since his release in 2004 he has been forbidden to leave Israel, speak to foreigners, and is constantly under surveillance.

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I Do Not Support the Nobel Peace Prize 2012 to the European Union
Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate (1976) – TRANSCEND Media Service, 15 Oct 2012

Whilst the EU imposes severe austerity measures upon many EU countries, it simultaneously supports the growing militarisation of Europe through support for US/NATO (guilty of war crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.), continues to support American nuclear weapons deployed to six EU States, supports arms sales from European States (UK, Germany, etc.) to countries around the world. The EU, instead of upholding human rights for countries such as Palestine, has rewarded Israel with a special trading status and huge grants for its military research and weapons thus enabling it to continue its illegal policies of occupation and Apartheid in Palestine.

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‘State Violence & Killing Is Not the Answer’
Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate – TRANSCEND Media Service, 27 Jun 2011

Dear Pres. Obama, do you really believe that we have abandoned our sense of decency and ethical values to support your illegal killings of unarmed civilians? Do you really believe we will remain silent whilst under your warrior leadership the US government and its allies dismantle basic human rights and international laws, so long fought for by brave, courageous men and women (including Americans), replacing them with extrajudicial killings, torture and assassinations?

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