[NEW] Messages of Support for Article 9 from Around the World
Today, Japan’s peace constitution is – probably more than ever – in danger!
Indeed, the election of key figure of Japan’s ideological conservative right Abe Shinzo as Japan's Prime Minister will bring- and already has brought - a strong impact on the debate over Article 9 and more generally on Japan's constitution, as well as for the general stance that Japan holds in the international area. > Read more about Japan's path to militarism
Japanese civil society is mobilizing and seeking global support to counter Abe’s policies that would have grave consequences for Japan, the regional context and the image of Japan has abroad. > Read statements of support in English [For the Japanese version, click here.]

Global Day of Action on Military Spending - Korea-Japan Civil Society Joint Statement
On April 15, on the occasion of the Global Day of Action on Military Spending, 15 Japanese and 24 Korean civil society groups issued a joint statement expressing concerns on the expansion of military spending and military buildup in East Asia and calling for the peaceful resolution of the current tensions in the region.

Article 9 at the World Social Forum 2013
On March 27, 2013, the Global Article 9 Campaign held a session on Article 9 as part of the World Social Forum that will take place in Tunis on March 26-30, 2013. Entitled "Save Japan’s Peace Constitution! – Article 9, its global scope and its relevance for the Arab Spring and the Middle East", the event gave an insight on the challenges posed to Article 9 at the Japanese level and highlight the importance and relevance peace constitutions have as international peace mechanisms.