Genocide, Omnicide, Those Who Profit

Tuesday, May 12 | Conference Room A, UN Headquarters, New York

Cosponsored by Veterans For Peace, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, and Pax Christi International

This side event examined how the global war economy links nuclear weapons production with ongoing violence in Gaza, arguing that the same companies and systems profit from both militarism and occupation. Speakers highlighted the humanitarian consequences and escalating regional risks, including the potential for nuclear use in the Middle East, while emphasizing the role of U.S. policy, arms manufacturers, and financial systems in sustaining conflict. The discussion also pointed to accountability through public pressure and investment choices, alongside renewed calls for nuclear disarmament and a Middle East nuclear-weapon-free zone.