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10 minutes on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation

Welcome to 10 minutes on, a podcast from the Joint Public Issues Team (JPIT).
The 5th of March is the International day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation awareness. 
Steve Hucklesby speaks to JPIT intern Florence about what this means, and 
They mention two treaties, the Nuclear Non-proliferation treaty (NPT, 1968) and the more recent Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW, 2017)
Steve explains the status of these nuclear treaties at this time global tensions with the US, Europe and Russia. The discussion also covers the impact of Trump, implications for the UK and what a christian response could be.
 
For more of JPIT's work on peacemaking head to:
- jpit.uk/peacemaking
And for JPIT's work on modern warfare head to:
- jpit.uk/foa
 

10 minutes on Rural Mental Health Week

Listen to Sarah, Helen and David discuss Rural Mental Health Week, and provide valuable questions and advice to ensure that mental health is a top priority in rural spaces.
 
Useful Links:
Farm Safety Foundation / Yellow Wellies - YellowWellies.org  #MindYourHead campaign week 10-16 Feb
Methodist rural mission & ministry page - Rural Mission & Ministry - The Methodist Church
FCN website & helpline number – Contact FCN - Farming Community Network
Feel free to get in touch with Sarah directly – hulmes@methodistchurch.org.uk
 
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10 Minutes on Peace and Arms with Bishop William Kenney

This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions.
In this episode of Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Bishop William Kenney, Titula Bishop of Midica.
Bishop Kenny is a long-term opponent of nuclear weapons and advocate for peace and justice, bringing a Catholic perspective. 
 
Resources:
Bishop William Kenneys work "Called to be Peacemakers"
JPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa.
 
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10 Minutes on the role of the Church in Disarmament

This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions.
In this episode of Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Jennifer Philpot-Nissen, Human Rights and Disarmament advocate at the World Council of Churches.
 
Resources:
World Council of Churches: oikoumene.org
JPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa.
 
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10 minutes on the assisted dying bill

With Westminster Parliament's second reading of the Assisted Dying Bill on 29th November, Steve Tinning and Nathan McGuire unpack the bill’s context, ethical implications, and how JPIT denominations are responding.
 
Read More: https://jpit.uk/assisted-dying-bill-2024

10 minutes on the US Election with Steve Hucklesby

This episode is on the results of US Presidential Election, released this morning.
In this episode Aoife from the Joint Public Issues Team speak to Steve, JPIT's policy advisor on International Affairs. They discuss the US Presidential Election, and the implications this will have for both the US, and the rest of the world.
Resources:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2024/nov/06/us-presidential-election-2024-donald-trump-kamala-harris-latest-news-updates
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cj3ergr8209t
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10 Minutes on Autonomous Weapons Part 2

This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions.
In this episode Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Elizabeth Minor, advisor at Article 36 and expert in Autonomous Weapons, also known as Killer Robots. This is Part 2 of their conversation.
Resources:
Article 36: article36.orgPetition: Stop Killer Robots | Campaign to Stop Killer RobotsJPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa
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10 Minutes on Autonomous Weapons Part 1

This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions.
In this episode Sienna from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Elizabeth Minor, advisor at Article 36 and expert in Autonomous Weapons, also known as Killer Robots. This is Part 1 of their conversation, don't miss part 2!
Resources:
Article 36: article36.orgPetition: Stop Killer Robots | Campaign to Stop Killer RobotsJPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa
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10 minutes on the Budget with Paul Morrison

This episode focuses on the Government Budget, released yesterday by Labour Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.
In this episode Aoife from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Paul Morrison, a JPIT Policy Advisor. They discuss the recent government budget, and what that means for people across the UK.
Resources:
https://jpit.uk/the-2024-budget
 
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10 Minutes on Faith and Disarmament with Zahraa Kapasi

This episode is part of our Future of Arms series, exploring advances in warfare technology with theological and ethical discussions.
In this episode Florence from the Joint Public Issues Team is joined by Zahraa Kapasi from SCRAP Weapons. They discuss interfaith advocacy, a Special Session on disarmament and youth engagement.
Resources:
SCRAP Weapons: SCRAP Weapons – Strategic Concept for the Removal of Arms and Proliferation – Realising Global DisarmamentJPIT's Future of Arms: jpit.uk/foa
 
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