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Italy Repudiates War: Emergency's R1PUD1A Campaign
Emergency's R1PUD1A campaign promotes Italy's constitutional rejection of war, highlighting the human cost of conflict and encouraging public participation.
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- What is the main goal of Emergency's R1PUD1A campaign?
- Emergency, an Italian NGO, launched the R1PUD1A campaign on November 3rd to reaffirm Italy's constitutional rejection of war as a means of resolving international disputes. The campaign involved volunteers in over 60 cities.
- Who is invited to participate in the R1PUD1A campaign?
- The R1PUD1A campaign encourages individuals, schools, theaters, municipalities, and public entities to participate in advocating against war and supporting the Italian Constitution's stance against it.
- What is the overall message that Emergency is trying to convey?
- The campaign aims to revitalize the meaning of the Italian Constitution's rejection of war and to make the public aware of the high civilian death toll in conflicts. It provides resources on its website for people to get involved.
- What specific constitutional article does the campaign highlight?
- The campaign highlights the article 11 of the Italian Constitution, which renounces war. It emphasizes the human cost of war, noting that 90% of casualties are civilians, and contrasts the cost of military equipment with healthcare.
- What is Emergency's experience in providing medical care in conflict zones?
- Emergency has worked in 21 countries, treating over 13 million patients. Currently, it operates in eight countries, three of which are experiencing conflict: Sudan, Ukraine, and the Gaza Strip.