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Global Energy Embargo For Palestine @palenergyembargo.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Militarism fuels the climate crisis. What does it take to demilitarise and decarbonise? Join @warresistersint.bsky.social webinar during the Global Week of Action for Peace and Climate Justice, featuring the Global Energy Embargo for Palestine perspective. Register: wri-irg.org/en/form/demi...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
"I'm just a small cog" www.theguardian.com/film/2026/se...
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‘They know the house they are bombing is full of children’: NAZA’s directors on their devastating film about Israeli intelligence
Rachel Szor and Yuval Abraham collected the testimony of 24 insiders who helped remotely target Gazans’ homes. They explain how they got these self-professed ‘small cogs’ to talk about the killing
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The latest article on The Broken Rifle blog focuses on the experience of SONAD, our member organisation in Sudan, during the civil war that has raged there since 2023. wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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How a WRI affiliate continues to work for peace in Sudan
SONAD – the organisation we conducted an interview with for this article – are the recipient of our 2026/27 Broken Rifle Solidarity Fund. To find out more, visit: https://wri-irg.org/en/broken-rifle-S...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The war in Sudan has raged since 2023. WRI staff have remained in contact with members of SONAD, our Sudanese affiliate, and we recently conducted an interview with Mamoun to discuss his experience of the conflict. Find it on the Broken Rifle blog here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Writing for @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social Diana Francis and Andrew Rigby make the urgent case for far more radical action to end the death-grip of militarised security on our politics, economy, environment and imaginations. rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/2026/07/28/t...
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The Absolute Insanity of Militarised Security
As the climate collapses and wars sweep the Middle East, Ukraine and beyond, Diana Francis and Andrew Rigby, two of the founders of Rethinking Security a decade ago, make the urgent case for far mo…
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
We condemn the conviction of Thai conscientious objector Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal for refusing military conscription. We stand in solidarity with Netiwit and reiterate our call on Thailand to recognise the right to conscientious objection. Read our full statement here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
On July 20, a Thai court will deliver its verdict in the case of Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal, #Thailand's first publicly declared conscientious objector. We call on Thai authorities to drop the charges against Netiwit and legally recognise conscientious objection, per Art 18 of the ICCPR.
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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Moroccan intelligence insider reveals widespread use of Pegasus hacking software
Whistleblower suggests internal security services deployed spyware from 2017 against key domestic and foreign targets
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
We extend our solidarity to @intpeacebureau.bsky.social following the treatment of their Executive Director, Sean Conner, by Turkish authorities. Mr Conner was travelling to attend the NATO counter-summit in Ankara, but was detained and deported on arrival. ipb.org/ipb-statemen...
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IPB Statement on the Detention and Deportation of Executive Director Sean Conner and other Activists in Istanbul on 3 July 2026 – IPB – International Peace Bureau
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
New analysis shows that most of the countries facing US visa restrictions are also the most impacted by the climate crisis - as people's homelands become less hospitable, they are facing ever increasing restrictions on their ability to move. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump targeting immigrants from countries hit most by climate shocks
A Guardian analysis reveals how most of 39 countries facing US entry restrictions are most vulnerable environmentally
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
A UN report published in April has found a shocking increasing in sexual violence in conflict. Our executive committee member, Koldobi Velasco, spoke to Radio Television Canaria about the conclusions of the 2026 UN Secretary-General’s Report on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence.
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
A new report by New Profile, titled "Academia under Command: Militarism in Israeli Academia", details extensive collaboration between academic institutions, the military, arms industry, the Israel Security Agency, and Mossad in #Israel: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
A new report by New Profile, titled "Academia under Command: Militarism in Israeli Academia", details extensive collaboration between academic institutions, the military, arms industry, the Israel Security Agency, and Mossad in #Israel: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Drones, drones, drones... Drones are changing the battlefield forever - find out how and why in the latest article on The Broken Rifle blog, from Dutch organisation Stop Wapenhandel: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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Drones, drones, drones
Drones are changing the nature of war and our thinking about safety and security. The technical developments are moving incredibly fast and they pose fundamental questions.
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
New publication: Voices of Peace Voices of Peace brings together testimonies of conscientious objectors from across Europe and beyond - sharing stories of refusal, resistance, and solidarity in times of growing militarisation. Read it here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
What does it mean to refuse participation in war today? Join us today for an online discussion on militarisation, conscription, and conscientious objection to military service - with activists from Turkey and Israel (19th May, 5pm UK, 6pm CEST). Register here: wri-irg.org/en/event/202...
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Webinar: Resisting militarism: Conscientious objection to military service
“Increased defense spending, the normalization of rearmament policies, and the consolidation of security-driven political narratives are progressively narrowing the space for the exercise and protecti...
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QCEA @qcea.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
📜 Launching 'Voices of Peace: Stories of Conscientious Objectors from Europe & Beyond'! 🗨️ Read stories from people who refused war! 🤝 A collaboration by @qcea.bsky.social, Connection e.V., @warresistersint.bsky.social & Agir pour la Paix 👉 www.qcea.org/wp-content/u...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
What does it mean to refuse participation in war today? Join us for an online discussion on militarisation, conscription, and conscientious objection to military service - with activists from Turkey and Israel (19th May, 5pm UK, 6pm CEST). Register here: wri-irg.org/en/event/202...
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Webinar: Resisting militarism: Conscientious objection to military service
“Increased defense spending, the normalization of rearmament policies, and the consolidation of security-driven political narratives are progressively narrowing the space for the exercise and protecti...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
✊On International Conscientious Objection Day, we stand with those who refuse violence, militarisation, and conscription. 📢The right to refuse to kill must be guaranteed everywhere.
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
✊We reject militarisation and stand for the right to refuse to kill. Conscription is increasing. PEOPLE ARE RESISTING.📢Join us this May 15 for International Conscientious Objection Day. wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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International Conscientious Objection Day 2026
On May 15th, International Conscientious Objection Day, we join together to send a clear and powerful message: we reject militarisation and affirm the right to refuse to kill, in response to growing e...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Applications for conscientious‑objector status are surging among #US military members. More and more US military members are questioning war and refusing participation. Mike Prysner from Center on Conscience & War explains growing dissent from within the ranks. www.dw.com/en/more-and-...
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More and more US military members don't want to go to war
Since the start of the war in Iran, there's been a surge in numbers of US service personnel filing as conscientious objectors. Many military members are unaware of their rights.
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Global Energy Embargo For Palestine @palenergyembargo.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Read this article on how fossil fuels fuel genocide 👇🏽
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ForcesWatch @forceswatch.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
“No to conscription and war preparations! The rich want war – the youth want a future!” Across Germany, student-led school strikes against the return of conscription are facing growing pressure from a media landscape largely aligned with government militarisation. (1/2) @warresistersint.bsky.social
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
This week, the First International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels is taking place in Santa Marta, Colombia. In this new article on the Broken Rifle blog, Ana Sánchez Mera explains why this is as important to antimilitarists as the climate movement. wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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Fossil fuels don’t just burn the planet – they fuel genocide
The ancestral custodians of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, call their territory the heart of the world. This week the city of Santa Marta hosts the First International Conference on Transitioning A...
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ICAN @nuclearban.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
🗣️The 2026 #DontBankontheBomb report, shows that 301 financial institutions are heavily involved in the nuclear weapons industry. That is a 15% increase compared to previous findings. Is your bank or pension fund on the list? Check it out: icanw.org/investors_su... #NuclearBan
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Global Campaign on Military Spending - GCOMS @demilitarizeday.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
#EarthDay Money spent on war could fund a sustainable future for every country. This Earth Day, redirect military spending to climate action. ⚡🌍 Demiltarize for Climate Justice! Find out more in our Toolkit: shorturl.at/YUje9
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
US activists are mobilising against plans for automatic draft registration, warning of expanding surveillance and renewed militarisation. In our latest Broken Rifle blog, Edward Hasbrouck explores why resistance is growing: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
A fascinating and deeply troubling account of how military targetting systems are prone to failure
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War Resisters League @resistwar.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
@warresistersint.bsky.social's Antimilitarist Campaigning Lab is starting tomorrow, and there are still some spots available. The focus will be on conscientious objection, so many people might be interested. For more information and to register, please go here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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Third cycle of the Antimilitarist Campaigning Lab: Call for Applications
We are pleased to announce the third cycle of the Antimilitarist Campaigning Lab: an online workshop series (taking place between 15th April until 3th June) dedicated to strengthening antimilitarist c...
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Global Campaign on Military Spending - GCOMS @demilitarizeday.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The 15th Global Days of Action on Military Spending (#GDAMS) will take place from April 10 to May 9, in which will probably be the most relevant edition yet. We'll take action to oppose war and demand major cuts of military spending, while promoting peaceful & just alternatives. Will you join us?☮️
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Global Campaign on Military Spending - GCOMS @demilitarizeday.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Monday Mood: kicking off the week with GDAMS actions 🚀 👉 Take action and speak out against rising military spending. 🌍 Find events near you: demilitarize.org 📣 Submit and explore GDAMS 2026 actions & toolkit: demilitarize.org/gdams-2026/ forms.komun.org/gdams-2026-a... #GCOMS #GDAMS2026
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Quakers in Britain Peace Team @peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk · 09/04/2026
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.
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
☮️ How do people organise campaigns for conscientious objection worldwide?👉 If you’re 18–35, join the Antimilitarist Campaigning Lab and explore how to support refusal and strengthen collective solidarity. Registration is still open! Go here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Applications open! Join the Antimilitarist Campaigning Lab - an interactive space for young activists to explore strategies, build skills, and strengthen movements against war and militarisation. Apply now here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
A new youth movement is taking shape in #Germany. Despite pressures and challenges, students are organising, resisting conscription, and building something bigger. Read Part 2 of Marah Frech's blog exploring student protests in Germany here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
A new youth movement is taking shape in #Germany. Despite pressures and challenges, students are organising, resisting conscription, and building something bigger. Read Part 2 of Marah Frech's blog exploring student protests in Germany here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Under the slogan “No to conscription and war preparations! The rich want war – the youth want a future!”, students across #Germany have been protesting against the reintroduction of conscription. Read our latest blog by Marah Frech on student protests in Germany here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Under the slogan “No to conscription and war preparations! The rich want war – the youth want a future!”, students across #Germany have been protesting against the reintroduction of conscription. Read our latest blog by Marah Frech on student protests in Germany here: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
#Ukraine: Joint statement condemning arbitrary detention and ongoing threats against conscientious objector Yurii Sheliazhenko: wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
US: Rising numbers of soldiers are seeking conscientious objector status amid escalating war. A reminder: the right to refuse to kill is a human right. www.democracynow.org/2026/3/23/pr...
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From Gaza to Iran, Rise of Conscientious Objectors Marks U.S. Soldiers’ “Shift in Consciousness”
With thousands more U.S. Marines headed to the Middle East and President Trump reportedly considering a ground invasion of Iran, we speak with Mike Prysner, executive director of the Center on Conscie...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Extractivist economies and war are intimately linked. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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We need to be honest about Iran – and how our rampant greed for oil is causing mayhem | George Monbiot
Oil has empowered capitalism, and some of the world’s most exploitative regimes. Move away from it and we can solve some of the key issues we face, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Update: Yurii is now free, but risks to his situation remain. We are in contact with him and will continue to support him in the coming steps. Solidarity with Yurii and all conscientious objectors - and thank you for the strong support. 🙏 More updates soon.
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
#TakeAction: Release conscientious objector and human rights defender Yurii Sheliazhenko. Support Yurii with your protest emails to the Ukrainian authorities using the template here: wri-irg.org/en/programme... Find more info here: wri-irg.org/en/programme...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Human rights defender Yurii Sheliazhenko detained. Yurii is a well-known conscientious objector and a human rights defender based in #Ukraine. We strongly condemn his detention and urge the Ukrainian authorities to immediately release him. wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Human rights defender Yurii Sheliazhenko detained. Yurii is a well-known conscientious objector and a human rights defender based in #Ukraine. We strongly condemn his detention and urge the Ukrainian authorities to immediately release him. wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
happy to be able to share the full video of my discussion with Karen Hao last week. AI has entered its lethal phase, embedded in illegal wars and mass shootings. We deserve democratic spaces to debate this for-profit dystopia. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1B_...
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Naomi Klein & Karen Hao: The Empire of AI and the Fight for Our Future | Chan Centre Insights
YouTube video by Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
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caatuk.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Militarism is everywhere. So is resistance✊ Join our Antimilitarist Campaigning Lab (15 April–3 June) to boost your organising skills, connect with others, and take action for antimilitarism, conscientious objections and against the arms trade ☮️ 👉 Apply now → wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
How big tech has moved from refusing military to embracing them www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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warresistersint.bsky.social @warresistersint.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
US: A coalition of organisations has launched a campaign opposing a recently passed federal law that allows the Selective Service System to begin automatically registering individuals without their consent, expanding the government’s database of potential conscripts. wri-irg.org/en/story/202...
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