ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY

1. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY A FAREWELL TO ARMS TOOL 2 – ACTIVITY 2 MILITARY SPENDING AND ANNUAL SALES

2. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY WHAT IS THE ANNUAL COST OF MILITARY SPENDING WORLDWIDE? A. $ 1.5 million B. $ 1.5 billion C. $ 1.5 trillion

3. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY Answer – C $1.5 trillion annually Global military expenditure stands at over $1.46 trillion in annual expenditure at current prices for 2008, and has been rising in recent years. http://www.globalissues.org/article/75/world-military-spending#WorldMilitarySpending

4. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MUCH GOVERNMENT MONEY IS SPENT WORLDWIDE, ON A PER PERSON BASIS, FOR MILITARY PURPOSES? A. $ 17 per person annually B. $217 per person annually C. $517 per person annually

5. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY “World military expenditure in 2008 is estimated to have reached $1.464 trillion in current dollars… this corresponds to 2.4 per cent of world gross domestic product (GDP), or $217.00 for each person in the world … The USA with its massive spending budget, is the principal determinant of the current world trend, and its military expenditure now accounts for just under half of the world total, at 41.5% of the world total.” Answer – B $217 per person annually http://www.globalissues.org/article/75/world-military-spending#WorldMilitarySpending

6. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MUCH GOVERNMENT MONEY IS SPENT WORLDWIDE, ON A PER PERSON BASIS, TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT? A. $ 4 per person annually B. $ 44 per person annually C. $444 per person annually

7. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY Spending on Peace versus Military: “There is a large gap between what countries are prepared to allocate for military means to provide security and maintain their global and regional power status, on the one hand, and to alleviate poverty and promote economic development, on the other. Indeed compare the military spending with the entire budget of the United Nations … and all its agencies and funds spend about $27 billion each year, or about $4 for each of the world’s inhabitants. This is a very small sum compared to most government budgets and it is just a tiny fraction of the world’s military spending.” Answer – A $4 per person annually http://www.globalissues.org/article/75/world-military-spending#WorldMilitarySpending

8. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY OF A 100% GOVERNMENT MILITARY BUDGET, WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THAT BUDGET IS ALLOCATED TO ARMS PROCUREMENT? A. 5 – 10% B. 20 – 30% C. 40 – 50%

9. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY Arms procurement is normally 20-30% of military budgets. The remainder of the budget is for personnel, operations and maintenance. Answer – B 20-30% http://www.globalissues.org/article/75/world-military-spending#WorldMilitarySpending

10. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY WHAT ARE THE ANNUAL SALES FOR SMALL ARMS PROCUREMENT? A. $45 – 60 million B. $45 – 60 billion C. $45 – 60 trillion

11. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY Each year, around $45-60 billion worth of arms sales are agreed. Some two-thirds of sales are made to developing countries. The 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council (US, Russia, United Kingdom and China), together with Germany and Italy, account for over 80% of the arms sold between 2000 and 2007. Some of the arms sold go to regimes where human rights violations will occur. Corruption often accompanies arms sales due to the large sums of money involved. Answer – B $45 – 60 billion http://www.globalissues.org/article/73/arms-trade-a-major-cause-of-suffering

12. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY WHERE DOES CANADA RANK IN THE TOP LEADING SUPPLIERS OF ARMS IN THE WORLD? A. 2nd B. 8th C. 16th

13. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY CRS Report for Congress – Conventional Arms Transfers to Developing Nations, 2000-2007, October 23, 2008, page CRS-71 Answer – B 8th http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/RL34723.pdf

14. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MANY COMMERCIAL HANDGUNS AND LONG GUNS ARE PRODUCED ANNUALLY? A. 7 million B. 14 million C. 21 million

15. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY Making and selling small arms is a worldwide business. Nearly 7 million commercial handguns and long guns are produced annually. About 75% of these are made in the USA or the European Union. Other important producers include Brazil, China, Canada, Japan and the Russian Federation. Answer – A 7 million http://www.iansa.org/media/wmd.htm

16. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY WHAT ARE THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL SALES OF THE BLACK MARKET TRADE IN SMALL ARMS WORLDWIDE? A. $2 – $10 million B. $2 – $10 billion C. $2 – $10 trillion

17. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY These lethal weapons are relatively cheap, highly portable, easily concealable, long lasting, and so easy to operate that a child as young as eight years old can carry and use them. These characteristics make small arms particularly susceptible to illicit trafficking. They are often sold illegally in exchange for hard currency or goods such as diamonds, drugs, or other contraband. Estimates of the black market trade in small arms range from US$2-$10 billion a year. Answer – B $2 - $10 billion http://www.iansa.org/media/wmd.htm

18. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY WHAT ARE SMALL ARMS? A. Handguns, pistols, sub-machine guns B. Mortars, landmines, grenades C. Light missiles

19. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY Answer They are all defined as small arms. http://www.globalissues.org/article/78/small-arms-they-cause-90-of-civilian-casualties#whatareSmallArms

20. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY CASUALTIES

21. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE DIED, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, AS A RESULT OF ARMED CONFLICT SINCE 2006? A. 1.1 million B. 2.1 million C. 3.1 million

22. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY 2.1 million people have died, either directly or indirectly, as a result of armed violence since governments agreed in 2006 on the need to regulate the arms trade. Answer – B 2.1 million http://www.oxfam.org/en/pressroom/pressrelease/200-10-07/arms-trade-talks-snails-pace-over-2000-die-day-armed-violence

23. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MANY PEOPLE DIE, PER DAY, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, AS A RESULT OF ARMED CONFLICT? A. More than 500 B. More than 1,000 C. More than 2,000

24. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY More than 2,000 people per day die due to armed conflict. Answer – C More than 2,000 http://www.oxfam.org/en/pressroom/pressrelease/200-10-07/arms-trade-talks-snails-pace-over-2000-die-day-armed-violence

25. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MANY PEOPLE DIE, PER HOUR, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, AS A RESULT OF ARMED CONFLICT? A. More than 10 B. More than 30 C. More than 60

26. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY The death of more than 2,000 people per day translates to more than one person killed every minute. Answer – C More that 60 http://www.oxfam.org/en/pressroom/pressrelease/200-10-07/arms-trade-talks-snails-pace-over-2000-die-day-armed-violence

27. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MANY PEOPLE, WHO ARE NOT IN CONFLICT ZONES, BUT WHO LIVE IN PEACEFUL COMMUNITIES, DIE EACH YEAR DUE TO SMALL ARMS? A. 100,000 B. 200,000 C. 300,000

28. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY Small arms kill an additional 200,000 people in ‘peaceful’ nations each year in homicides, suicides, unintentional shootings and shootings by police. In countries like Brazil, USA and South Africa, guns are a leading cause of death among young men. Answer – B 200,000 http://www.iansa.org/media/wmd.htm

29. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MANY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN KILLED IN ARMED CONFLICT IN THE LAST DECADE? A. 1 million B. 2 million C. 3 million

30. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY In the past decade, an estimated two million children have been killed in armed conflict. Answer – B 2 million http://www.globalissues.org/article/82/children-conflicts-and-the-military

31. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE WOUNDED EACH YEAR BY SMALL ARMS? A. 500,000 B. 1 million C. 1.5 million

32. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY In addition to those killed, an estimated 1.5 million people are wounded by small arms each year. Answer – C 1.5 million http://www.iansa.org/media/wmd.htm

33. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MANY FIREARMS ARE IN THE WORLD TODAY? A. 369 million B. 639 million

34. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY There are at least 639 million firearms in the world today. Answer – B 639 million http://www.globalissues.org/article/78/small-arms-they-cause-90-of-civilian-casualties#SmallArmsareanEver-PresentProblem

35. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY WHAT IS THE PERCRENTAGE OF FIREARMS IN THE WORLD TODAY THAT ARE PURCHASED BY CIVILIANS, LEGALLY AND ILLEGALLY? A. 20% B. 50% C. 80%

36. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY Civilians purchase more than 80% of all the firearms that are currently manufactured worldwide each year. Answer – C 80% http://www.globalissues.org/article/78/small-arms-they-cause-90-of-civilian-casualties#SmallArmsareanEver-PresentProblem

37. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY WHAT IS THE PERCENTAGE OF FIREARMS IN THE WORLD TODAY THAT ARE LEGALLY OWNED BY CIVILIANS? A. 33% B. 59% C. 71%

38. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY Answer – B 59% 59% of firearms are legally held by civilians. http://www.globalissues.org/article/78/small-arms-they-cause-90-of-civilian-casualties#SmallArmsareanEver-PresentProblem

39. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MANY CHILD SOLDIERS ARE IN THE WORLD TODAY? A. 300,000 B. 400,000 C. 500,000

40. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY There are an estimated 300,00 child soldiers in the world. According to UNICEF, recent developments in warfare have significantly heightened the dangers for children. Answer – A 300,000 http://www.globalissues.org/article/78/small-arms-they-cause-90-of-civilian-casualties#SmallArmsareanEver-PresentProblem

41. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MANY CHILD SOLDIERS ARE IN AFRICA TODAY? A. 60,000 B. 85,000 C. 120,000

42. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY Of those 300,00 child soldiers in the world, 120,000 are in Africa. Answer – C 120,000 http://www.globalissues.org/article/78/small-arms-they-cause-90-of-civilian-casualties#SmallArmsareanEver-PresentProblem

43. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MANY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN LEFT HOMELESS IN THE LAST DECADE DUE TO ARMED CONFLICTS? A. 4 million B. 8 million C. 12 million

44. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY According to UNICEF, recent developments in warfare have significantly heightened the dangers for children and during the last decade it is estimated that 12 million children have been left homeless Answer – A 12 million http://www.globalissues.org/article/78/small-arms-they-cause-90-of-civilian-casualties#SmallArmsareanEver-PresentProblem

45. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MANY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN LEFT ORPHANED IN THE LAST DECADE DUE TO ARMED CONFLICTS? A. 1 million B. 2 million C. 3 million

46. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY During the last decade, it is estimated more than 1 million children have been left orphaned or separated from their parents. Answer – A 1 million http://www.globalissues.org/article/78/small-arms-they-cause-90-of-civilian-casualties#SmallArmsareanEver-PresentProblem

47. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY HOW MANY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN LEFT TRAUMATIZED IN THE LAST DECADE DUE TO ARMED CONFLICTS? A. 1 million B. 5 million C. 10 million

48. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY During the last decade, it is estimated that more than 10 million children have been left psychologically traumatized. Answer – C 10 million http://www.globalissues.org/article/78/small-arms-they-cause-90-of-civilian-casualties#SmallArmsareanEver-PresentProblem

49. ACTING SUSTAINABLY – LIVING PEACEFULLY THE TIME HAS COME TO FIND PEACEFUL SOLUTIONS!