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SUMMARY:GDAMS action at Menwith Hill
DESCRIPTION:Members of Yorkshire CND will be joining the weekly protest demonstration by the Menwith Hill Accountability Campaign at the Menwith Hill US spy base on 28th April as part of the World Beyond War’s Global Days of Action on Military Spending (https://demilitarize.org/). \n\n\n\nThe protest starts at 6pm but some will arrive at 4pm for a walk around the base before that. \n\n\n\nGrowing world tensions and distrust show clearly that it is time to cut spending on the military not increase it. \n\n\n\nBefore things escalate into a global war – we must remember that in the nuclear age War will costs us the Earth. \n\n\n\nMore information on the Yorkshire CND website https://yorkshirecnd.org.uk/event/gdams-action-at-menwith-hill-tuesday-28th-april/
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/gdams-action-at-menwith-hill/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260331T193000
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CREATED:20260323T171853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T171942Z
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SUMMARY:Gcoms-uk annual general meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the next Annual General Meeting on March 31st from 6-7:30 pm as we discuss the current state UK military spending and what we can do about it. We’ll hear from various members of the steering group and go through the 2025 impact report\, which provides an introductory overview\, campaign highlights\, including a full rundown of what we achieved during GDAMS 2025\, our finances and future plans for 2026. Hope to see you there!Read before the meeting: https://demilitarize.org.uk/2025-impact-report/ Meeting ID: 835 7475 5007 Passcode: iRP9U0
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/gcoms-uk-annual-general-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20250508T152620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T152623Z
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SUMMARY:WELFARE NOT WARFARE: Scottish National Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Join Scottish CND and Scottish Stop the War for a national demonstration against increased military spending\, including on an obscenely expensive nuclear weapons programme. \n\n\n\nAssemble 12 noon on Buchanan Street steps\, Glasgow. \n\n\n\nFor any queries please contact 0141 357 1529 or email scnd@banthebomb.org
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/welfare-not-warfare-scottish-national-demonstration/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20250421T195527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T195530Z
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SUMMARY:Islington says Welfare not warfare
DESCRIPTION:Public meeting to discuss Starmer’s new arms race and massive hikes in military spending while the government imposes its stringent disability and welfare cuts. Join us at Elisabeth House\, London N5 1ED. With Chris Nineham\, Ashok Kumar\, Luke Daniels\, Kate Hudson  & Sophia Kleanthous.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/islington-says-welfare-not-warfare/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20250424T193432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T193435Z
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SUMMARY:Don't Bank on the Bomb Scotland: GDAMS Zoom meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join GCOMS UK Network Coordinator Russell Whiting at this Zoom meeting organised by Don’t Bank on the Bomb Scotland. Russell will outline the latest developments in UK military spending\, and set this in the international context. There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions. \n\n\n\nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82753475397?pwd=0nCDcbzajrkOR04bOJPNg8xwkTekSd.1
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/dont-bank-on-the-bomb-scotland-gdams-zoom-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20250424T192443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T191103Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Black London GDAMS vigil
DESCRIPTION:Women are invited to join a vigil led by Women in Black London with a focus on GDAMS activities. Those involved will be invited to say how they would spend £62 billion rather than spending it on the military. Meet at the Edith Cavell statue\, St Martin’s Place\, London.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/women-in-black-london-gdams-vigil-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250425T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20250421T195400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T195404Z
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SUMMARY:Welfare not warfare public meeting - Bristol
DESCRIPTION:No to Starmer’s military spending – No to nukes\n\n\n\nJoin Bristol Stop the War and Bristol CND on 25 April \n\n\n\nWith European leaders committing to a massive programme of arms spending and Keir Starmer leading the way\, while slashing welfare and international aid\, get along to this public meeting to discuss how to stop his militarism. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include Matt Kennard\, independent investigative journalist\, Bill Braddick\, Bristol CND\, Shabbir Lakha\, StWC national officer and Tamsila Tauqir\, President Bristol Trades Council.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/welfare-not-warfare-public-meeting-bristol/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20250424T192303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T192329Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Black London GDAMS Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Women are invited to join a vigil led by Women in Black London with a focus on GDAMS activities. Those involved will be invited to say how they would spend £62 billion rather than spending it on the military. Meet at the Edith Cavell statue\, St Martin’s Place\, London.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/women-in-black-london-gdams-vigil-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20250421T202152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T202157Z
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SUMMARY:Don’t Bank on The Bomb! UK – National Network Meeting April 2025
DESCRIPTION:In a world ablaze with escalating conflicts\, global instability\, and worsening humanitarian crises\, the threat of nuclear weapons to human life is mounting. And yet\, every year\, billions of pounds flow through UK banks\, pension funds\, and other financial institutions that invest in companies producing nuclear weapons\, making the threat of nuclear war even more real.  \n\n\n\nAt Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK\, we are building a nationwide movement to pressure banks and financial institutions to withdraw their support for the nuclear weapons industry\, by demanding they move their money away from companies that manufacture and trade in weapons of mass destruction. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an experienced activist or just learning about the issue\, Don’t Bank on the Bomb UK is the perfect place to join others committed to building a safer\, nuclear-free world.  \n\n\n\nJoin our second network meeting on Tuesday 22nd April 2025. We are excited to welcome banktrack.org’s Max Hammer to delve deeper into the investment policies of our commercial banks and constructively engage with financial institutions to strengthen their policies to align with ethical commitments. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions about the campaign or this event\, get in touch with Zahraa\, our DBOTB Project Coordinator: zahraakapasi@medact.org. \n\n\n\nRSVP here https://www.medact.org/event/dbotb-april-2025/
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/dont-bank-on-the-bomb-uk-national-network-meeting-april-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250211T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20250127T095331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T095336Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of military spending in the UK: GCOMS-UK AGM 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation by Professor Ron Smith from Birkbeck University of London as we discuss the future of military spending in the UK. With the Labour Government pledging to increase military spending to 2.5% of GDP – with the support of other political parties\, the UK is set to spend billions of pounds more on the military in coming years\, despite already spending more than £100\,000 every minute of the year. \n\n\n\nProf Ron Smith is Defence and Political Economist\, author and expert on the UK military spending landscape. We are delighted that he will be able to join us for our AGM to discuss the ongoing Strategic Defence Review as well as identifying areas where military spending could be reduced. \n\n\n\nThere will be time for questions and discussion following the talk.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/the-future-of-military-spending-in-the-uk-gcoms-uk-agm-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20240422T104953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T104956Z
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SUMMARY:Keighley Stall
DESCRIPTION:There will be a street stall in Keighley where GDAMS and the need to cut military spending in favour of socially productive projects will be amongst the topics of discussion.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/keighley-stall/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240422T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20240422T104801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T104804Z
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SUMMARY:Bradford CND Street Stall 
DESCRIPTION:Join Bradford CND in the city centre for their monthly street stall where they will be talking to locals about GDAMS 2024.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/bradford-cnd-street-stall/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230426T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20230413T212416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T081120Z
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SUMMARY:Women in black - london vigil II
DESCRIPTION:Vigils at the Edith Cavell statue will focus on military spending/ climate justice/move the money for on the 19 and 26 April. Will be inviting people to take selfies with a move the money option\, military or… All welcome.https://london.womeninblack.org/
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/women-in-black-london-vigil-ii/
LOCATION:Edith Cavell statue\, 10 St. Martin's Pl\,\, London\, WC2N 4JL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20230422T082934Z
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SUMMARY:Mismatch or on Track: Does Global Military Spending Align with National Security Priorities?
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is pleased to invite you to an online webinar ‘Mismatch or on track: Does global military spending align with national security priorities’\, organized in cooperation with the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).\n\n\n\nOn 24 April\, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute will release its new data on global military expenditure for 2022. Global military expenditure is expected to continue to rise as many states have announced record level of spending increases amid violent conflicts and rising tensions. In a world with growing non-conventional insecurities\, these increases reflect a perception of a deteriorating security environment where states continue to seek greater military strength and deterrence. \n\n\n\nThis online webinar will provide an opportunity to learn about the latest trends in global military spending and examine these considering the most pressing national and global security threats and international peace and security agenda items. It aims to discuss the following questions: \n\n\n\n\nWhat are the main factors driving increases in military spending levels?\n\n\n\nCould spending allocated for military needs be used to address broader security challenges and priorities as defined by governments?\n\n\n\nWhat role does transparency play?\n\n\n\n\nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\nDr Diego Lopes da Silva\, Senior Researcher\, Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme\, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)\n\n\n\nMr Xiao Liang\, Research Assistant\, Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme\, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)\n\n\n\nProfessor Mary Kaldor\, Emeritus Professor of Global Governance and Director of the Conflict Research Programme at The London School of Economics and Political Science\n\n\n\nMs Alexandra Marksteiner\, Associate Political Affairs Officer\, Conventional Arms Branch\, United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)\n\n\n\nModerated by Ms Alexandra Kuimova\, Researcher\, Conventional Arms and Ammunition Programme\, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)\n\n\n\n\nPARTICIPANTS\n\n\n\nUNIDIR welcomes and encourages the participation of members of the diplomatic community\, civil society\, international organizations\, as well as experts interested in issues pertaining to military spending\, opportunity costs\, security priorities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/mismatch-or-on-track-does-global-military-spending-align-with-national-security-priorities/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230424T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20230319T162910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T163735Z
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SUMMARY:SIPRI Figures Social Media Storm
DESCRIPTION:On the 24th of April Stockholm International Peace Research Institute will release the latest global military spending figures\, the first to indicate the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The international GCOMS steering group has called for a huge social media response to get the message out (past storms have reached millions of people). Let’s get peace trending! \n\n\n\n\nThe statistics from last years’ ‘Storm’ on twitter. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe final details around suggested timings and #hashtags will be updated as soon as their agreed\, but now is the time to start thinking about your own images\, messages\, memes and angles.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/sipri-figures-social-media-storm/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230421T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20230319T142926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T112941Z
UID:3803-1682064000-1682096400@demilitarize.org.uk
SUMMARY:GCOMS at 'The big one'
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be joining ‘The Big One’ an Extinction Rebellion organised mass demonstration at Parliament. The event is a major departure for XR and aims to be ‘radically inclusive’\, aiming to minimise disruption to the general public and for no arrests\, relying instead in the power of numbers to get the message across. \n\n\n\nWe will be amongst many peace organisations joining and will be part of a number of activities both with XR Peace and as part of the teach in being organised by CND\, GCOMS will be speaking at 2.15pm.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/gcoms-at-the-big-one/
LOCATION:Parliament Square\, Parliament Square\,\, London\, SW1A 0AA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20230413T211605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T081053Z
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SUMMARY:Women in black - London GDAMS Vigils
DESCRIPTION:Vigils at the Edith Cavell statue will focus on military spending/ climate justice/move the money for on the 19 and 26 April. Will be inviting people to take selfies with a move the money option\, military or… All welcome.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/women-in-black-london-gdams-vigils/
LOCATION:Edith Cavell statue\, 10 St. Martin's Pl\,\, London\, WC2N 4JL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230321T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20230315T195553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T141524Z
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SUMMARY:Military spending – what can Quakers say and do? Online briefing and meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are approaching a period when campaigners around the world will be contributing to the debate on Military Spending through the ‘Global Days of Action on Military Spending’. Quakers\, through Northern Friends Peace Board and Quaker Peace & Social Witness\, are part of the UK working group on this. \n\n\n\nNFPB have set up a short online event to introduce the campaign to those who wish to know more\, and to explore ideas/hear about possible Quaker activities.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/military-spending-what-can-quakers-say-and-do-online-briefing-and-meeting/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Friends Peace Board":MAILTO:nfpb@gn.apc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230121T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20220819T134244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T134342Z
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SUMMARY:The World at War: A Trade Union Issue - Stop the War TU Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:We are living in a more and more dangerous world. The war in Ukraine is a disaster for the people there and effectively pits two nuclear armed great powers against each other. It could escalate at any time and is already causing economic chaos. Meanwhile\, the US is ramping up the pressure on China\, with full support from the British government and other NATO allies. \n\n\n\nAll this is raising tensions around the world\, and in the middle of the worst attacks on living standards since the 1930s they want us to pay for this new militarism. Both Tory leadership candidates are committed to increasing defence spending to 3% of GDP – way above the European average. \n\n\n\nWe have called this conference because we believe that it is always working people who are the first victims of war and that the record sums being spent on arms and the military should be redirected to public services\, to the NHS\, social care and our crumbling schools. We believe that the slogan ‘cut warfare not welfare’ should be taken up by the whole of the trade union movement. \n\n\n\nThe conference is open to all trade unionists. We urge you to register but also to spread the word in your branches and trades councils.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/the-world-at-war-a-trade-union-issue-stop-the-war-tu-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Hamilton House\, Mander Hall\, Mabledon Place\, London\, WC1H 9AZ
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221130T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221130T173000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20221030T080752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T152120Z
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SUMMARY:GCOMS UK AGM: UK military spending in context
DESCRIPTION:As we approach the third budget statement in as many months on the 17th of November\, public spending cuts are again on the agenda. Yet even after the biggest increases in military spending in a generation during this Parliament\, the UK Defence Minister is discussing a further £52bn increase in the midst of a desperate cost of living crisis. So what is the reality of UK spending priorities and what does it mean for our campaigns for peace and social/environmental justice? \n\n\n\nIntroductions – who’s in the room (5 mins)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Sam Perlo-Freeman – ‘Current UK Military spending\, future trajectory & international context’ (15 mins)\n\n\n\nSam was a Senior Reseacher at SIPRI and the head of their military expenditure programme. Currently he is the Research Coordinator at Campaign Against Arms Trade. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGCOMS UK – ‘Opportunity costs: how the latest budget compares in terms of social & environmental priorities’ (10 mins)\n\n\n\nLatest GCOMS UK analysis of UK spending priorities\, key figures and messages for the campaign. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscussion (15 mins)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGM (45 mins)\n\n\n\nCo-chairs’ reportTreasurer’s report\, incl. ongoing fundraisingContributions from other Steering Group membersPolitical context & proposals for GCOMS work in 2023\, incl. GDAMSIdeas/comments from Supporting OrganisationsElection/appointment of Steering Group for next 12 monthsOther business\n\n\n\nWhile we are particularly keen to engage the opinions of GCOMS UK Supporting Organisations\, the invitation is open to all campaigners from any organisation or none. All are welcome. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/agm-uk-military-spending-in-context/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220906T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220906T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20220708T154640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T123500Z
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SUMMARY:Conference on Activating a UN Special Session on Disarmament
DESCRIPTION:A conference seeking to build a constituency working towards the implementation of a UN Special Session on Disarmament. \n\n\n\nSCRAP Weapons’ Hybrid Conference on Activating a Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly Devoted to Disarmament is being hosted at SOAS\, University of London on 6th September 2022. \n\n\n\nThe conference will comprise of talks\, round-table discussions and Q&A sessions with the audience. Speakers will include representatives from national governments and international organisations\, as well as leaders from non-governmental organisations and religious groups from around the world. \n\n\n\nThe conference will be held in hybrid mode. If you wish to participate online please register here. Please note a zoom account will be required to join the online conference. \n\n\n\nFor more information and to see the programme please visit our website here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister to attend in person\n\n\n\nRegister to attend online
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/conference-on-activating-a-un-special-session-on-disarmament/
LOCATION:Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre\, SOAS\, SOAS University Russell Square\, London\, WC1H 0XG\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="SCRAP Weapons":MAILTO:scrap.weapons@soas.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220714T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T111930
CREATED:20220708T151811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220708T155611Z
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SUMMARY:Common Security Report 2022: UK launch
DESCRIPTION:Join CND and guest speakers to launch the Common Security 2022 report in the UK! \n\n\n\nThis year marks the 40th anniversary of Olof Palme’s Independent Commission on Disarmament and Security Issues. The Commission presented its report in 1982\, at the height of the Cold War\, and the Commission developed the concept of Common Security – the idea that nations and populations can only feel safe when their counterparts feel safe. \n\n\n\nThe new Common Security 2022 report – published by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)\, the International Peace Bureau (IPB) and the Olof Palme International Center – comes at a time when the international order faces severe challenges. The world stands at a crossroads. It is faced with a choice between an existence based on confrontation and aggression or one to be rooted in a transformative peace agenda and common security. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be discussing these topics with guest speakers including Sharan Burrow\, General Secretary ITUC; and Reiner Braun\, Executive Director IPB. Chaired by Kate Hudson\, CND General Secretary. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/common-security-report-2022-uk-launch/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament":MAILTO:enquiries@cnduk.org
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SUMMARY:Climate Change causes War – War causes Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Public Zoom Meeting –  All Welcome       \n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\n Jake Easby-Robinson – Brighton Peace & Environment Centre – a Brighton charity promoting peace\, equality\, and protection of the environment.  Matt Fawcett – Global Campaign on Military Spending UK – created by the International Peace Bureau to highlight the issue of excessive military spending. Elaine Graham-Leigh – writer on climate change & social justice. Auhor of A Diet of Austerity: Class\, Food & Climate Change and Marx & the Climate Crisis. Nicola Harries – activist with Brighton & Hove Extinction Rebellion (XR). Simon Pirani – author of Burning Up: A Global History of Fossil Fuel Consumption and Honorary Professor at the University of Durham (tbc).\n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/89136925794?pwd=Zkdwb294NE11U0Y1My9uNFdnM25rQT09 Meeting ID: 891 3692 5794Passcode: 217057 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Meeting here
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/climate-change-causes-war-war-causes-climate-change/
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SUMMARY:It's Time to Act for True Security: The Environmental Costs of Militarisation
DESCRIPTION:As part of The Festival of Debate\, this event explores the impacts of the military on the environment and climate change\, and the urgent need to re-think security. It is a chance to hear first-hand about the effects of nuclear colonialism on people in the global south. \n\n\n\nLeona Morgan from New Mexico will speak about the effects of uranium mining and the dumping of waste on her people and their land. \n\n\n\nMatt Fawcett from Global Campaign on Military Spending UK will speak on the costs of military spending – both financial and environmental\, how emissions from the military (7% of all carbon emissions) are largely excluded from carbon reporting and target-setting\, the huge discrepancy between what is spent globally on the military (£1\,982bn in 2020) and climate finance (£79.6bn in 2020)\, and the need to move money away from excessive military budgets to meet real human need.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/its-time-to-act-for-true-security-the-environmental-costs-of-militarisation/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheffield Creative Action for Peace":MAILTO:sheffieldscrap@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Vigil on Military Spending - Keighley
DESCRIPTION:In response to the SIPRI figures and yesterday’s inflammatory statement by Liz Truss\, Keighley peace campaigners will adorn the Airedale Centre with banners and posters calling for an end to the arms race and for public money to instead be invested in building a secure future.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/vigil-on-military-spending-keighley/
LOCATION:Keighley Bus Station\, Airedale Centre\, Keighley\, BD21 3QE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Women in Black: London - GDAMS Vigil II
DESCRIPTION:Second of the Women in Black London GDAMS vigils is on Wednesday 27th April from 6pm to 7pm at the Edith Cavell statue. It is in St.Martin’s Place\, London WC2\, opposite the entrance to the National Portrait Gallery\, and not far from Trafalgar Square. GDAMS Placards and leaflets – #GivePeaceABudget. All welcome.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/3400/
LOCATION:Edith Cavell statue\, 10 St. Martin's Pl\,\, London\, WC2N 4JL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:GDAMS Social media storm
DESCRIPTION:This is the big one. The latest SIPRI global military spending figures are out\, showing two shocking firsts for military spending; global spending Exceeded $2 trillion (US) and UK spent over £50bn. This is our opportunity to highlight the dangers of runaway military spending and the opportunity costs of diverting public resource from public health\, common security and the climate crisis. \n\n\n\nKey messages:\n\n\n\nSIPRI has estimated global military expenditure last year was at least $2\,113 billion (US)\, the first time it has exceeded $2 trillion (US): an average of more than $5.78 billion (US) every day. This comprised a 6.1% nominal increase since 2020 (0.7% when adjusted for inflation). \n\n\n\nUK spending  \n\n\n\nIn current cash terms the UK rise in military spending for 2021 was in double digits – passing £50bn for the first time. Even adjusted for current rampant inflation and exchange rate change – real terms spending increased by 3% in 2021 despite the continued impact of pandemic.Per person\, the UK spends more than double the EU average on it’s military at over $1\,000 for every child\, woman & man in the country. How much did the UK spend on weaponry for your family last year? For every £1 spent on reducing UK carbon emissions we spend £7.45 on the military. Our military burden is holding us back from tackling the real threats we face.\n\n\n\nUkraine \n\n\n\nMilitary spending as deterrence has dramatically failed. NATO spending in 2021 was 55% of all arms spending and 18 times that of Russia\, but did nothing to deter Putin’s aggression. Recent military spending increases by NATO countries\, while framed as ‘taking tough action’\, will do nothing to aid the suffering of the Ukrainian people\, they will only further stoke arms industry profits.Ukraine is asking for a global embargo of Russian fossil fuels – with a fraction of our current arms expenditure we could make that happen now\, via investments in energy efficiency and rapidly deployable renewable energy. In the UK Greenpeace has called for a £10bn emergency fund this year to cut all Russian fossil fuels while combating UK fuel poverty and the climate crisis.\n\n\n\nTiming\n\n\n\nWhile we’ll be sharing content and media stories about the SIPRI from 8am\, save something for the massive global push at mid-day UK time\, when we’ll try to get a trending topic in political channels. \n\n\n\nHashtags \n\n\n\nWe recommend using only two hashtags per post on Twitter\, on Facebook and Instagram you can be more liberal. Use the below as appropriate. \n\n\n\nNew for this year: \n\n\n\n#GDAMS2022  \n\n\n\n#GivePeaceABudget \n\n\n\nPlus our standard: \n\n\n\n#WelfareNotWarfare \n\n\n\n#MoveTheMoney \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLast year\, by working together globally the storm ‘reached’ over 100 million accounts on Twitter alone. We hope to build on that success this year.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/gdams22-social-media-storm/
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SUMMARY:SCRAP Weapons’ Webinar: After the Assault on Ukraine: Strategies for Reducing Military Expenditure
DESCRIPTION:Please come to a webinar organised by SCRAP Weapons that will showcase strategies for reducing military spending in light of the Ukraine crisis. The webinar will be held on 22nd April\, as part of the International Peace Bureau’s 2022 Global Days on Military Spending (GDAMS). \n\n\n\nWhat does Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine mean for global military preparedness and spending? Should countries increase their military spending\, or build worldwide sustainable security by honouring their commitments to general and complete disarmament? \n\n\n\nThe SCRAP Weapons webinar will outline practical proposals for realising disarmament commitments. It will introduce SCRAP Weapons’ Framework for a Treaty on General and Complete Disarmament\, and detail the Global Weapons Tracking Service– a portal to organisations tracking weapons\, weapon uses and other threats to human security\, designed to contribute to transparency about global patterns of proliferation and disarmament. \n\n\n\nSuch considerations are needed now more than ever. In these unprecedented times\, the world has been horrified by the levels of violence inflicted against Ukraine\, along with Russia’s statements about nuclear\, chemical and biological weapons. Alongside this\, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to demonstrate that governments have failed to invest sufficiently in their public health infrastructure\, while prioritising spending on military modernisation\, procurement and operations. \n\n\n\nPresentations will be delivered by SCRAP Weapons’ team: \n\n\n\nDan Plesch (Project Director)\, Eloisa Romani (Project Coordinator)\, Henrietta Wilson (Lead Researcher\, Global Weapons Tracking) and Zahraa Kapasi (Operations Manager). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/scrap-weapons-webinar-after-the-assault-on-ukraine-strategies-for-reducing-military-expenditure/
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SUMMARY:Launch Event “Common security 2022”
DESCRIPTION:The world stands at a crossroads. The choice is between an existence based on competition and aggression or one rooted in peace and common security. Humanity faces the existential threats of nuclear war\, climate change and pandemics. How we respond to these threats will define our very survival. \n\n\n\nOur world order faces severe challenges. The common systems and structures – needed to provide security\, combat poverty and inequality and prevent human suffering – are inadequate\, and frequently violated or ignored. The future of humanity depends on us fixing our struggling global order.  \n\n\n\nThis year marks the 40th anniversary of Olof Palme’s Independent Commission on Disarmament and Security Issues. Now\, in 2022\, Russian aggression against Ukraine is a reminder of what can happen when the world order fails. It is time to consider whether Palme’s concept of Common Security can help bring us back from the brink. \n\n\n\nThe report\, Common Security 2022\, informed by a High-Level Advisory Commission\, a diverse group of prominent people from every continent\, builds on the work of the Palme report and shows the way forward. \n\n\n\nFollow the launch event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/5104210442992109/?ref=newsfeed \n\n\n\nIf you wish to attend on site in Stockholm\, register via this form (The number of seats is limited): \n\n\n\nProgramme\n\n\n\nPresentation of the report Common Security 2022\,\n\n\n\nAnna Sundström\, Secretary General\, Olof Palme International Center\n\n\n\nCommon Security – challenges of today’s world\n\n\n\nJan Eliasson\, Former Deputy Secretary-General of the UN and Minister for Foreign Affairs\, SwedenSharan Burrow\, General Secretary\, International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)\, AustraliaSean Conner\, Deputy Executive Director\, IPB\, USAModerator: Anna Sundström\n\n\n\nVoices from High-Level Advisory Commission\n\n\n\nCommon Security -a blueprint for future survival\n\n\n\nStefan Löfven\, former Prime Minister SwedenRosaline Marbinah\, OSCE Special Representative on Youth and Security\, SwedenTrisha Shetty\, CEO\, SheSays and President Steering Committee\, Paris Peace Forum\, India\n\n\n\nClosing Remarks \n\n\n\nPhilip Jennings\, President\, International Peace Bureau\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin on Facebook Live
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/launch-event-common-security-2022/
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Peace Bureau (IPB)":MAILTO:info@ipb-office.berlin
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SUMMARY:Women in Black: London - GDAMS Vigil I
DESCRIPTION:First of the Women in Black London GDAMS vigils is on Wednesday 20th from 6pm to 7pm at the Edith Cavell statue. It is in St.Martin’s Place\, London WC2\, opposite the entrance to the National Portrait Gallery\, and not far from Trafalgar Square. GDAMS Placards and leaflets –  #GivePeaceABudget. All welcome.
URL:https://demilitarize.org.uk/event/women-in-black-london-gdams-vigil/
LOCATION:Edith Cavell statue\, 10 St. Martin's Pl\,\, London\, WC2N 4JL\, United Kingdom
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