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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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:20250425T183000
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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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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:20250430T190000
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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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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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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:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260331T193000
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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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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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