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We are the UK Section of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, an international, membership-based organisation working towards feminist peace.

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Quakers in Britain Peace Team @peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk · 02/07/2026
Great to have worked on this letter with @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social We were joined by a wide range of signatories inc @christianaiduk.bsky.social @cclimateaction.bsky.social @aoav.bsky.social @ceobs.org @forceswatch.bsky.social @responsiblesci.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social @cnduk.bsky.social
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Climate Justice Coalition @climatejusticeuk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
➡️ @wilpfuk.bsky.social works to prevent war and build a global permanent peace by addressing the root causes of violence, conflict and inequality.
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Protests and Suffragettes @scotsuffragette.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Discrimination Against Women: Is It Gearing Up Again? 💜 Where do you think discrimination against women is most visible today? When Scotland's suffragettes demanded the right to vote, they were challenging a society built on discrimination.
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Read our letter to the government explaining why we need a just transition away from fossil fuels! wilpf.org.uk/2026/07/22/l...
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Scientists for Global Responsibility @responsiblesci.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Proud to join @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social and 50+ organisations in calling on the PM to rethink the UK's war-footing approach ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara. Real security means investing in peace, climate action, and diplomacy. rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/open-letter-...
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Open Letter to PM on Military Spending
In the wake of yesterday’s Defence Investment Plan (DIP), more than 50 organisations from across the UK have jointly written to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to warn against the government’s incr…
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
We echo the call to move the money from increased militarism towards genuine human security. More weapons don’t make anyone safer, they serve to increase human and environmental destruction. @wilpf.bsky.social @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social
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ForcesWatch @forceswatch.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
A coalition of 13 peace organisations, including ForcesWatch, are calling on the Government to rule out any future introduction of conscription, mandatory national service, or compulsory registration in the UK. Sign the petition👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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Reaching Critical Will @rcw4disarmament.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
New publication alert! 🚨 RCW published a new report on the gendered impacts of the militarisation of data-intensive systems. Check it out! reachingcriticalwill.org/resources/pu...
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Save the date - 14 July 7pm! We are excited to host Kirsten Bayes from Campaign Against Arms Trade and Cllr Alastair Binnie-Lubbock from Hackney Greens to discuss the ways we can collectively mobilise to stop the arms fair (DSEI) taking place in London in September 2027 wilpf.org.uk/event/wilpf-...
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WILPF UK Webinar: Let’s stop the London Arms Fair  - WILPF UK
Join our webinar on Tuesday 14th July at 7-8:30pm (UK time) with Kirsten Bayes from Campaign Against the Arms Trade (CAAT) and Alastair Binnie-Lubbock (Green Party Councillor and Cabinet Member in Hac...
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
A great event last Sunday showcasing our work for feminist peace and freedom, with a visit from the lovely Hackney Mayor @zoegarbett.bsky.social ☮️
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
The debate around military conscription in the UK is rising. Forcing young people into service deprives them of choices and would be a colossal waste of funds during a cost of living crisis. Add your name to tell the government to rule it out! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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Tell the government to rule out military conscription
The debate around bringing back military conscription in the UK is rising. Forcing young people into the armed forces deprives them of choices and would be a colossal waste of funds during a cost of l...
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Read our statement 'Global Water Security, Gender and the UK Context' reflecting on the issues facing global communities in relation to water insecurity and also noting the particular issues facing communities in the UK for whom safe, clean water is no longer a given. wilpf.org.uk/2026/03/22/w...
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WILPF UK Statement: Global Water Security, Gender and the UK Context - WILPF UK
Introduction The recent Channel 4 programme, Dirty Business, brought to a head concerns in the UK about the way in which our water systems are managed with out-of-date infrastructure, lack of […]
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
We endorse the #GDAMS 2026 Appeal "A Call to Action Against Global Militarization". Your organization can also sign it and take futher action here: actionnetwork.org/forms/gdams-... @demilitarizeday.bsky.social @intpeacebureau.bsky.social @theactionnetwork.bsky.social @wilpf.bsky.social
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GDAMS 2026 Appeal "A Call to Action Against Global Militarization"
The global security landscape has deteriorated massively in recent years: the number of wars and violent armed conflicts active today is the highest since the end of World War II, erupting across the ...
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
On 4 March we wrote to the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, to express our outrage at the military attacks taken by Israel and the Unites States on Iran and the use of UK bases. The people of the UK do not want to be involved in an illegal war in the Middle East. wilpf.org.uk/2026/03/06/l...
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
We encourage you to write to your MP asking them to support the Together Alliance motion against hate and the rise of the far right! @togetheralliance.bsky.social It only takes a minute — will you write to your MP? actionnetwork.org/letters/invi...
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Our alliance of 100s of organisations and hundreds of individuals is coming together to say enough is enough. By joining us, you help us build an alliance for hope and unity.
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Declassified UK @declassifieduk.org · 17/03/2026
The US and Israel constitute “a greater threat to the stability of the region than Iran”, former UK ambassador to Iran, Sir Richard Dalton, told us last year. Watch 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1pq...
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British diplomat exposes Iran hysteria and pro-Israel lobbying
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
All women need to be allowed access to their seat at the table for real change to happen ☮️
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Join our next webinar on 31 March at 7:00pm (UK time) exploring the impact of Yemen’s conflict on women and pathways to peace. Zoom details can be found on our website wilpf.org.uk/event/wilpf-... #yemen #wilpf #peace #freedom #justice @wilpf.bsky.social
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Reaching Critical Will @rcw4disarmament.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
It’s been a challenging year so far, with ongoing and new imperial military action, occupation, and genocide. But resistance is underway, all over, at all levels! Our February E-News highlights recent developments and the actions to build a better world. reachingcriticalwill.org/news/newslet...
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WILPF @wilpf.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
✨ All 12 months are now live. The full Stories of Feminist Peace Calendar is complete. A year of feminist advocacy. A year of solidarity under pressure. A year of organising to #MoveTheMoney away from militarism towards peace and justice. Explore and download the full calendar: shorturl.at/ADg9f
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caatuk.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Since July 2025, police across the UK have made over 2,000 arrests as they enforced an unlawful ban of Palestine Action, according to the Observer. The Metropolitan Police spent £8.73 million on four days of protests.
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caatuk.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
📣 WE'RE HIRING Are you an experienced advocate & communicator with a desire to hold Parliament accountable for the UK’s weapons exports? Join our team challenging the UK arms trade and the institutions that perpetuate it. 🔗 Apply before 9 March: www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/caat/ad...
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Conflict and Environment Observatory @ceobs.org · 22/01/2026
UK intelligence has assed the threats to national security from #biodiversity collapse, it's grim reading and its findings are applicable globally. The good news is that it recognises that nature is "a foundation of national security": www.gov.uk/government/p... 1/3
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Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security
This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.
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Joshua Frank @joshuafrank.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
AI is increasingly being used to deport migrants, replace workers, predict “crime,” dox activists, and target weapons. Meanwhile, its energy consumption continues to exacerbate the climate crisis. We must fight back. @haymarketbooks.org REGISTER: www.haymarketbooks.org/events/772-a...
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
We just signed @stwuk petition to remove the US military from Britain, because Trump is the biggest threat to world peace. Join by adding your name here. 👇 actionnetwork.org/petitions/re...
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Remove US military from Britain
Trump is the biggest threat to world peace. It's time to remove the US military from Britain. Sign our petition here. 👇 https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/remove-all-us-military-from-britain
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World BEYOND War @world-beyond-war.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
The so-called Board of Peace centralizes unchecked power in Trump’s hands, bypasses the UN, and invites billion-dollar buy-ins for permanent seats. With no grounding in international law, it advances unilateral deals over multilateral norms. This is a threat to global legitimacy buff.ly/49mKgMj
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CND Peace Education @cndpeaceed.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
🗓️ Today marks 5 years since the Treaty on Prohibition Of Nuclear Weapons came into force. Let’s take a look at the treaty and its impact 👉🏼
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Greenpeace International 🌍 @greenpeace.org · 14/01/2026
War devastates lives, displaces communities, and shatters societies. According to @ceobs.org, global militaries are also responsible for roughly 5.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions, more than the entire aviation and shipping industries combined, deepening the environmental crisis.
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The hidden, and often ignored, cost of war on the planet
Learn about the alarming environmental cost of war, with militaries as major contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions.
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Reaching Critical Will @rcw4disarmament.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
In a new position paper and more withdrawals from international organizations, the US Mission to the UN takes aim at human rights, gender, disarmament, international law, climate justice, multilateralism, and more. See our analysis: reachingcriticalwill.org/news/latest-...
UN logo on gate the UN Headquarters. Image by Bernd Dittrich, Unsplash
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Join us!! This Saturday from 2pm come along to our get together and winter bazaar at Housmans Bookstore where you can meet members and learn more about our campaigns and activities for feminist peace ☮️ We hope to see you there !!
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caatuk.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
📢 CAAT is hiring a Supporter Development Manager! We're looking for a skilled communicator & natural relationship builder to join our team. You'll be responsible for the recruitment, retention & engagement of supporters, as well as fundraising. ➡️ Apply now: caat.org.uk/about-caat/j...
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Following the US attack on Venezuela, and kidnapping of their head of state, Nicolas Maduro, we have written to the UK government urging them to provide assurance they will condemn this act of imperialistic aggression and work diplomatically to contain further threats of military action by the US.
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands have all pulled out of Eurovision, because Israel have been allowed to enter. We need the BBC to do the same to up the pressure on the competition's bosses. Sign the petition calling for a UK boycott now: 38d.gs/rbhl
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Sign the petition: tell the BBC to boycott Eurovision unless Israel is banned
This is big: Spain, Ireland and the Netherlands have all pulled out of Eurovision, because Israel have been allowed to enter. We need the BBC to do the same to up the pressure on the competition's bos...
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caatuk.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Sign dED's open letter: ded1.co/how-we-do-it...
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Demilitarise Education | dED
want to stay in the loop?
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caatuk.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
ARMS EMBARGO ON THE UAE NOW British weapons are fuelling Sudan’s genocide through arms exports to the UAE! End the massacres and forced starvation of the Sudanese people now! ✍️ SIGN THE PETITION: caat.org.uk/sign-the-pet...
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
WILPF UK condemns recent government proposals and urges the government to rethink its approach to asylum seekers and refugees, in accordance with the UK’s historical commitment to international law, justice and compassion. Protect #humanrights Read the full statement: wilpf.org.uk/2025/11/23/w...
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WILPF UK Statement: Support Refugee Rights - WILPF UK
WILPF UK condemns government proposals for asylum seekers and refugees, and urges a rethink to its draconian approach This month, the government announced yet another major attack on refugee rights. [...
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Take two minutes to email your local MP and ask them to oppose the latest attack on refugee rights help.care4calais.org/page/181844/... @care4calais.org
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Will your MP oppose the latest asylum reforms
Take two minutes to email your local MP and ask them to oppose the latest attack on refugee rights
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Join us in Brighton, 29 November 2pm for our seminar discussing violence against displaced refugee women. All welcome. 🕊️
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ForcesWatch @forceswatch.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
The British Army is still recruiting 16- and 17-year-olds, exposing them to abuse, harassment, and self-harm. Today on World Children’s Day, we need to commit to protecting children, not militarising them.
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Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament @cnduk.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
CND's delighted to announce our first panel of speakers at our upcoming conference on 22 November. Register: cnduk.org/events/no-to-war-no-to-br…
Poster for opening panel at CND national conference: Stop nuclear expansion: End the war drive. Saturday 22 November. First plenary: international challenges. Poster includes pictures of Jeremy Corbyn MP, CND Vice-President; Mikaela Nhondo Erskog, Tricontinental Institute of Social Research and campaigner against global NATO; Ludo De Brabander, writer and spokesperson for Vrede, the Belgium Peace organisation; Sabby Dhalu, co-convenor, Stand up to Racism; and Ben Jamal, Executive Director of Palestine Solidarity Campaign."
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Gas companies are mugging us off. They're raking in high profits while our household bills go up, our pubs close down and our high streets hand on by a thread. We've had enough, haven't you? Let's make the UK Government reign in greedy gas for good. act.gp/3JHKh8p
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Lower our energy bills!
Gas companies are raking in high profits while our household bills go up. I've had enough, haven't you? Let's make the UK Government reign in greedy gas for good.
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ForcesWatch @forceswatch.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Do we want militarised schools?🪖 The UK government is investing £70m to expand cadet forces in schools. Government-commissioned research claims social benefits, but questions remain over the independence and methodology of these evaluations. Full investigation➡️https://tinyurl.com/2d332hy2
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Visit WILPF UK’s online shop to explore our range of hand-made and educational merchandise. Every purchase helps us to continue our work towards feminist peace and justice! ☮️ wilpf.org.uk/shop/
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
10 things you need to know about Women, Peace and Security on the 25th anniversary of the WPS agenda coming into action. wilpf.org.uk/2025/10/13/1...
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10 things you need to know about Women, Peace and Security - WILPF UK
This blog is a repost from WILPF International As of October 2025, it has been 25 years since the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted resolution 1325, which was its first […]
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Medact @medact.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
🚨 T-2 weeks until we host: Building a Nuclear Weapons Free World – an evening lecture, conversation and drinks reception in London, free and open to all! Interested in learning more about the movement to abolish weapons of mass destruction? Join us ⬇️ www.medact.org/event/nuclea...
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Building a Nuclear Weapons Free World - Medact Calendar
We welcome Medact members, health workers, students, and particularly young campaigners as we reflect on the fight for a nuclear weapons free world.
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caatuk.bsky.social @caatuk.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
The F-35 is the genocide jet. 15% is made in Britain.
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Reaching Critical Will @rcw4disarmament.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Amidst genocide, war profiteering, and nuclear violence, diplomacy for disarmament is more important than ever. See our latest edition of the First Committee Monitor for details on discussions so far across all topics of weapons and war. 📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
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WILPF UK @wilpfuk.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Sign the petition and open letter: Women against the far right: actionnetwork.org/petitions/e8...
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Sign the open letter: Women against the far right
The far right is using women's safety as a weapon to spread racism and division. They are not defenders of women—they exploit violence against women and children to push hate. Together we can stand wi...
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Declassified UK @declassifieduk.org · 30/09/2025
Now more than ever a diverse, critical, media is vital for UK democracy & accountability. Over 3,000 people have signed a petition calling on the government to approve our media pass they refused earlier this month. Help defend press freedom, sign today ✒️ secure.declassifieduk.org/page/178447/...
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Defend Press Freedom
I stand with Declassified UK - I've just signed my name. Join me in telling Westminster that you care about freedom of the press.
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Heather Dawson @socialscience2.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
East and South East Asian Heritage Month @lselibrary.bsky.social Discovery. Accounts of visit to women China 1927/8 @wilpfuk.bsky.social see www.instagram.com/p/DOnXGw2Dbzl/ Find out more WILPF UK archives archives.lse.ac.uk/records/WILP... @womenshistnet.bsky.social @lsegender.bsky.social
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