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Poster with image of globe and words 'For all our futures fund planet care not warfare'

Ahead of the Global Days of Action on Military Spending, running from April 10 to May 9, the Global Campaign on Military Spending – UK has issued the following statement demilitarize.org.uk/global-days-...
.... & the poster below can be downloaded as a PDF - nfpb.org.uk/wp-content/u...

just two weeks - and a bit - to apply. We're looking forward to hearing from interested applicants soon

Pres. Trump's genocidal rhetoric is profoundly disturbing and must be forcefully condemned.

Congress has a responsibility to pass War Powers Resolutions to stop this war and prevent atrocities.

We are holding the Iranian people in the Light and praying for end to this immoral & senseless violence.

Our AGM is happening tomorrow! A great chance to hear from members of our Steering Group and look ahead to another busy year of campaigning. Full details and the Zoom link on our website demilitarize.org.uk/event/gcoms-...

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/

It's a year of change for us; could you, or someone you know, be our next Coordinator? More information via: nfpb.org.uk/recruitment/

Paul Rogers NFPB Feb 2026 YouTube video by Northern Friends Peace Board

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoUH...
Paul Rogers, emeritus Professor of Peace Studies (University of Bradford) speaking at the NFPB meeting last month

nfpb.org.uk/iran2026-som...

Don’t be a stepping stone for war In the face of escalating war, Hannah Brock Womack shares how to keep pushing back against the idea that conflict is inevitable.

"This war was not inevitable. It was a calculated choice by people with power who believe that might is right. Our experience of God teaches us that this is wrong."

@peace-campaigns.quaker.org.uk explains why we need to keep saying no to war. www.quaker.org.uk/blog/don-t-b...

The Global Days of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS) are quickly approaching.

We’re calling on the UK government to seriously rethink its plans to increase military spending to 3% of GDP.

Will you join us?

Send us what you’re planning gcoms.uk@gmail.com

#GDAMS2026 #WELFARENOTWARFARE

Westminster Meeting House raided by Metropolitan Police again. Statement: “For Quakers, faith and action are inseparable. Peaceful protest, prayer and nonviolent action are integral parts of many Quakers' religious life. Whilst we take the planning of criminal acts very seriously, we believe that this incident is a deliberate targeting of committed young people who want to make our country a more equitable place. This raid is part of a systematic stifling of dissent. That this is the second time in a year that the police have raided our meeting house dramatically illuminates the broader trend in the UK of cracking down on those who disagree with the government. The right to protest is fundamental to our democracy. It's a key part of how people make their voices heard between elections.” – Oliver Robertson, Head of Witness and Worship Quakers in Britain, 5 March 2026

Yesterday evening, for the second time in a year, the Met Police raided Westminster Quaker Meeting House and arrested a number of young nonviolent activists.

STATEMENT: www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

US Military Relying on AI as Key Tool to Speed Iran Operations US military forces are turning to a range of artificial intelligence tools to quickly manage enormous amounts of data for operations against Iran, according to US Central Command, highlighting the eme...

"AI-enabled decision-support systems reduce the separation between recommending and executing a strike to a 'dangerously thin' line and risk introducing automation bias, when humans overly trust outputs produced by machines."

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

#StopKillerRobots #MilitaryAI

UK should work for peace not war in the Middle East ​Quakers in Britain have called on the UK government to focus on building a just and sustainable peace in the Middle East.

Military action will not make Britain or its allies safer. It will escalate the conflict, deepen regional instability, and endanger countless more lives. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-events/news/uk-...

Quaker Lobby Condemns Attacks on Iran and Calls for Deescalation, Diplomacy, and Congressional Action | Friends Committee On National Legislation Washington, D.C. – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) strongly condemns the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and the dangerous pursuit of a war of regime change.

FCNL’s @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social:

The horrific strike on the girls’ school in Minab is a “heartbreaking reminder that it is families and children who pay the price for wars of choice.”

“If Congress fails to act now, we risk repeating the tragic and costly mistakes of Iraq and Afghanistan.”

The Trillion Dollar Trade Off: War & Weapons VS. Basic Needs 👇

Via @nationalpriorities.bsky.social

Hope is our covenant: reparations reflections Esta Nyeko-Lacek explores how love offers the emotional and ethical groundwork for repair and justice.

"Still, I invite you to consider how love in action will support you on your own journey toward repair."

Esta Nyeko-Lacek

www.quaker.org.uk/blog/hope-is...

Spending even more on defence won’t buy us peace | Letters Letters: Readers respond to the call by Keir Starmer and military chiefs for faster and larger investment in rearmament

"Long-term peace comes from building trust, friendship and mutual dependence between nations, not the constant threat of military retaliation."

Oliver Robertson, our head of witness and worship, in today's Guardian responding to the defence chiefs' recent article www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

According to U.N. experts, ICE violence and killings in Minnesota could constitute "gross violations of international human rights law."

They are calling for "immediate de-escalation, respect for the right to life and fundamental freedoms, and clear accountability."

We are #hiring! Apply by March 6, 2026, to become our next Rethinking Security Programme Officer!

More info 👉 www.qcea.org/wp-content/u...

Some words of wisdom from Pax Christi's Ann Farr from the SDSC Arms Fair at the Birmingham NEC.

Pope Leo, Archbishop Coakley urge renewal of START nuclear treaty In his urgent appeal Feb. 4, Pope Leo said that the New START Treaty should not be “abandoned” without “effective follow up.

🚨 Did you know? The last remaining nuclear weapons treaty between the U.S. and Russia is set to expire tomorrow.

As Pope Leo XIV warns, "The current situation requires that everything possible be done to avert a new arms race that would further threaten peace among nations." ⬇️

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"In the Quaker tradition, we affirm that there is a divine spark in every person. To have that Light extinguished by agents of the state is a grave moral failure."

A statement and call for justice from US Quakers:

Quakers in Britain: Job opportunities Find a range of jobs with Quakers in Britain. With a 1:4 ratio between our highest and our lowest paid staff, we are a Living Wage employer.

Could you help support our peace work?

We're looking for a well-organised and experienced Administrative Support Officer to work across our peace and social witness projects.

Full details at: www.quaker.org.uk/our-organisa...

Why Are Quakers Pacifists? For centuries, Quakers have stood apart from the warring world with a radical, spiritually grounded commitment to peace. This week, we explore the history of the Peace Testimony and how its living wis...

"In a world often governed by force, Quakers have stood apart for centuries with a radical commitment to peace."

"But this isn’t just a political stance; it is a spiritual practice that challenges us to see the Divine in everyone—even our enemies."

Featuring FCNL's @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social:

Bulletin President and CEO Alexandra Bell reaches out to move the time on the Clock hand.

Science and Security Board members Jon Wolfsthal, Asha M. George, and Steve Fetter stand beside the Doomsday Clock as President and CEO Alexandra Bell delivers remarks.

Bulletin President and CEO Alexandra Bell gives remarks at a podium.

A close up of the Clock time shows its setting at 85 seconds to midnight.

The 2026 Doomsday Clock announcement, captured by photographer Jamie Christiani.

IT IS 85 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT.

Watch the 2026 Doomsday Clock announcement: buff.ly/BGu0Zse

📢 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...