This reduction implies the release of funds for development and a shift of the labour force previously dedicated to military industries toward peaceful activities, protection of human rights, conservation of the environment, the eradication of illiteracy, promotion of education and scientific research together with enhanced efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goals and implement the agenda for the post-2015 period.

CELAC / Zone of Peace: A key step to countering the globalization of militarism – UN Expert

CELAC / Zone of Peace: A key step to countering the globalization of militarism – UN Expert[ohchr.org]