A statue honoring peace activist Brian Haw has been unveiled in London, marking his near decade-long protest against UK and US foreign policies in Parliament Square. The bronze statue, created by Amanda Ward, is located outside a one-mile exclusion zone established by authorities to limit protests. Unveiled by his children, with support from actor Sir Mark Rylance, the statue features the phrase 'Stop killing the kids!' underneath, embodying Haw's commitment to peace and social justice. The community rallied to raise over 25,000 for this memorial, emphasizing Haw's significant impact on public consciousness regarding war.
The statue was unveiled in London by three of Brian Haw's children, commemorating his nearly decade-long protest against UK and US foreign policy.
Sir Mark Rylance highlighted Mr. Haw's legacy, stating, 'His great call was to stop killing the children,' emphasizing peace as a resolution to conflict.
Artist Amanda Ward expressed her hope that the statue would capture Mr. Haw's determination and serve as a lasting symbol of peace.
More than 1,000 supporters helped raise over 25,000 for the statue, signifying a strong community effort to honor Mr. Haw's anti-war message.
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