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The Group for a Switzerland without an Army, (GSwA; (ドイツ語:Gruppe für eine Schweiz ohne Armee), GSoA; (フランス語:Groupe pour une Suisse sans armée), GSsA; (イタリア語:Gruppo per una Svizzera senza Esercito), GSsE) is a group working to reduce the military activities of Switzerland. The Group was created in Solothurn on 12 September 1982 by 120 people.〔(Official website (French) )〕 Its roster has varied considerably; as of 2009 its website states that it consists of about 20,000 members or supporters,〔(Official website (English) )〕 consisting largely of pacifists and anti-militarists. ==Means and objectives== The group is politically active and spreads awareness of its cause in several ways: *using the direct democratic tools in Switzerland to propose constitutional amendments and stimulate the public debate; *practical and legal information, such as alternatives to Switzerland's mandatory military service, e.g. Swiss Civilian Service, often opted for by conscientious objectors; *media work, covering subjects such as arms equipment sales. Currently, the group focuses on the following topics: *opposition to arms trade: In 2007, the group filed enough signatures for a national initiative against arms trade. The Swiss will vote in a referendum on an amendment to the constitution that would ban the export of any weapon from Switzerland. This national referendum was held on November 29, 2009. *opposition to arms procurements, for example against the fighter jets which the Swiss army is about to purchase; *constant criticism of Switzerland's militaristic traditions. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Group for a Switzerland Without an Army」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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