“Despite the growth of war spending ... the window of opportunity to collaboratively pursue alternatives is now that much more open.” @tkbarnes.bsky.social examines the decline of military industrial jobs and offers an alternative industrial strategy. 👇 transitionsecurity.org/labor-of-the...

This decision means less information, less analysis, even less accountability for war crimes. Another impact of the overseas aid budget being cut to fund an increase in military spending. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

The Don't Bank on the Bomb report is out today >>> A crucial resource for the push back against nuclear weapons

From Gaza to Iran, Lebanon to the West Bank, this conversation brings together voices directly affected by the ongoing conflict. 🗓 April 29 | 12 PM EDT, 18:00 CEST 🎟️ Save your spot: ipb.org/events/webin... #WomenInConflictZones

Make Music, Not War How is a company in Wolverhampton linked to destruction in Gaza, a musical cousin in the US, and a seizure of shipments in Belgium? Find out more about Moog, and how you can take action.

Best wishes to everyone attending this great conference at the weekend

A great opportunity to celebrate something positive this Friday in London with our excellent colleague Ben...

Militaries consume massive amounts of fossil fuels. Militarism drives conflict and climate change. This Earth Day, let's advocate for a world where resources are invested in clean energy, not warfare. 🌱💡🧪 @demilitarizeday.bsky.social #EarthDay #MoveTheMoney #GDAMS2026 #WarCostsUsTheEarth

#GDAMS event taking place at Menwith Hill next week >>>

Live-screening of the 21st annual Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day Ceremony. Uniting people to mourn, reject violence and demand a future where no more lives are lost to war and occupation. 6pm, Monday 20 April @ St Ethelburga's Centre, London www.familiesforum.co.uk/21st-joint-i...

Three years of war in #Sudan have disrupted basic services, displaced millions and devastated the health system. Sudan is facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis marked by disease, hunger, displacement & despair. Sudan's people need peace. #3YearsTooLong

In a speech this week, former Nato Secretary General George Robertson called for more military spending. But war is never the answer. As a nation, let’s spend money on the things that make us all safer. @quaker.org.uk #WarCostsUsTheEarth #GDAMS youtube.com/shorts/3xro_...

After three years of war, what is the situation like in Sudan? https://aje.news/5oc6az

BAE Systems, Leonardo and Thales are among the firms invited to sit on 53 university advisory committees across Britain. They're usually asked to provide “strategic direction” for academic departments, and to review the progress of research projects. www.declassifieduk.org/arms-industr...

"Never has humankind seen so much power concentrated in the hands of one so capricious," writes Pakistani nuclear physicist Pervez Hoodbhoy. "No one—not even Donald Trump—knows the end game. But the constant is the man whose finger can push the nuclear button."

🚨 The GDAMS Toolkit 2026 is here — your all-in-one guide to making an impact during the Global Days of Action on Military Spending. 🌍✊ 🔗 Access the toolkit: demilitarize.org/resources/gd... ----- 📅 Take action. Join #GDAMS from 9 April – 10 May 2026 #GCOMS #GDAMS2026

'Wales stands at a political and economic crossroads. Across the UK, defence spending is rising sharply, framed as necessary for a permanent “war footing” in an increasingly unstable world...This report argues that this trajectory is neither inevitable nor in Wales’s long-term interest.'

You can listen to this great talk from Paul Rogers, given on 28th Feb just as the bombardment on Iran was beginning: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoUH... With his usual clarity, he spoke about what the world might be like in 2030, and what has changed in the last year.

And here are some great ideas for how you can take action to support Yurii...

Typical of Yurii to think of others even after going through this horrible experience. The plight of conscientious objectors on both sides is the untold story of the war in Ukraine.

This powerful film is coming to London 18 April. Earth’s Greatest Enemy: A documentary exposé of the world's biggest—and most unaccountable—polluter: the US military. Learn the environmental cost of having a military Empire with Abby Martin. Sliding scale fee: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/earths-gre...

Luke Pollard, Minister for Defence Readiness, in speech to arms dealers 25/3/26: "[The UK gov is] opening a business centre in Kyiv...an all year-round UK business presence in Kyiv to help you access support, to sell your products to our close ally.' Message: Keep prolonging the war = more profits

The theme for World Quaker Day, 4 October 2026, is "Let Peace Be Among Us" - we're planning a massive online Meeting for Worship, bringing together Friends across borders, time zones, and Quaker traditions with a shared focus on peace. Please save the date and find out more at www.worldquakerday.org

With voices loudly calling for more drilling in the North Sea, Ben Niblett explores the energy security we actually need. https://www.quaker.org.uk/blog/why-drilling-in-the-north-sea-is-still-a-bad-idea

This is a really great and very important role in an organisation that does some fine work - do have a look or pass this on to someone you feel might be right for it.

Solidarity and thanks to @lakenheathalliance.bsky.social for all the amazing work put in to making the peace camp happen this last week. cnduk.org/lakenheath-p...

We must be clear: any use of a nuclear weapon, including a smaller so-called ‘tactical’ nuke, will likely set off a chain reaction that the human race cannot survive. www.medact.org/2026/blogs/c...

Why drilling in the North Sea is still a bad idea - The US-Israeli war with Iran has caused a big hike in energy prices. Obviously we should oppose the war. But what should we do about energy bills? quaker.org.uk/blog/why-dri... @quaker.org.uk

President Donald Trump’s apocalyptic warning that Iran's “whole civilization will die tonight” is a threat to commit war crimes and may constitute a threat to commit genocide. The international community must take urgent action to avert an impending catastrophe. Read more 👇

Join our #gdams Launch event and info session on Zoom on April 9 (13:00 CEST) to learn, connect, and take action. We'll present our toolkit, where you'll find dozens of inspiring actions and resources. Registration form: forms.komun.org/gdams---info... See you there. #GCOMS #GDAMS2026

We visited ‘RAF’ Fairford with a ladder and some ingenuity and saw pallets of 2,000lb bombs being loaded onto US warplanes bound for Iran. Watch 👇 youtu.be/LO9J4cqN7L0?...

We are horrified by Trump’s veiled threats to use nuclear weapons against the people of Iran

Hundreds joined Peace Campers today to blockade the main gate of Lakenheath airbase where a fighter jet shot down over Iran is believed to have flown out from. @cnduk.bsky.social @stwc.bsky.social @xrebellion.bsky.social @worldbeyondwar.bsky.social

In Afghanistan over 3,500 coalition personnel along with many more Afghans were killed and yet, after 20 years of conflict the Taliban regained control in a couple of weeks. We should not be repeating this costly mistake.

The RAF Lakenheath peace camp is being set up and a letter is sent to the base commander. @lakenheathalliance.bsky.social @cnduk.bsky.social @peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk @quaker.org.uk @ccanl.bsky.social @togetheralliance.bsky.social @afsc-org.bsky.social @globalquakers.bsky.social

Channel 4, 10pm tonight: www.channel4.com/programmes/c...

Join the launch of the Global Days of Action on Military Spending webinar on April 9th @demilitarizeday.bsky.social forms.komun.org/gdams---info...

An interesting article from @thebulletin.org - How the Iran War undermines the nuclear nonproliferation regime: 'There are no saints in this history.' thebulletin.org/2026/04/how-...

The UK's largest arms company has been heavily involved in learning resources and activities for primary and secondary schools for many years. Michal Grant explores why schools need to reconsider giving the company a platform to influence young people: www.forceswatch.net/comment/road...

Our good friends at the Peace Pledge Union are recruiting a part-time (3 days/week) Communications Manager - if you think that's you, have a look here: www.ppu.org.uk/vacancies

We’re excited to share our next free event on militarism and the politics of education! We’ll be joined by Professor Anna Stavrianakis, Khem Rogaly, Dr Sam Perlo-Freeman, and Jinsella Kennaway. Sign up for tickets below 👇 📅Tue 26 May 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM BST 🧪 www.sgr.org.uk/events/milit...

Two mores days to see 'Drawing Hope: Children's art for peace' at Friends House, Euston. See a snippet here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy-h...

Coming up on Saturday 11 April, join @dronewarsuk.bsky.social and others for a demo and die-in at Fairford US air base to call for an immediate end to the war. dronewars.net/2026/03/30/s...

Do you know about the 'Healing From Conflict' Conference from @forpeacemaker.bsky.social, CHIPS, the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship, Pax Christi, & Church and Peace? How do individuals and communities truly heal after conflict? Tickets: tickettailor.com/events/jointpeaceconference/1973949

Starting tomorrow! Solidarity with the Lakenheath International Peace Camp 2026 On the Saturday 4th April there will be a large protest with coaches coming from across the country. lakenheathallianceforpeace.org.uk/internationa...

The Global Days of Action on Military Spending are coming up. If you or your group have any plans for events, talks or meetings during this time, let us know! We can also help with speakers, information and any other support you need. Get in touch through our website demilitarize.org.uk/contact/

Great blog from @responsiblesci.bsky.social 'Over the past year, we have seen an intensification of these policies designed to bridge the divide between civilian and military spheres – with a focus on education.' www.sgr.org.uk/resources/mi...

Our Friends at Northern Friends Peace Board are recruiting! A 4 day/week role to support Quakers in the North of Britain in their peace work. Deadline 24th April. Please share far and wide! nfpb.org.uk/recruitment/

Mike Prysner, executive director of the Center on Conscience and War [in the USA], says his organization has received a massive increase in inquiries from soldiers seeking to submit conscientious objector applications >>> www.democracynow.org/2026/3/23/pr...

New Briefing: The use of Fairford air base for US military strikes against Iran - Latest on Drone Wars UK: dronewars.net/2026/03/24/b...