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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.
Today on World Children’s Day, we need to commit to protecting children, not militarising them.
November 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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.
Today on World Children’s Day, we need to commit to protecting children, not militarising them.
ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY!
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
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ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-rese...
#Hiring #JobOpening
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY!
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-rese...
#Hiring #JobOpening
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-rese...
#Hiring #JobOpening
In COP30’s blue zone, side events will address the climate impacts of militaries, held by organisations like @ceobs.org ,@sipri.org & @arcticbasecamp.org.
Ellie Kinney asks what, if anything, COP30 will deliver on conflict, climate and militarism👉https://tinyurl.com/mr38c9tt
Ellie Kinney asks what, if anything, COP30 will deliver on conflict, climate and militarism👉https://tinyurl.com/mr38c9tt
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In COP30’s blue zone, side events will address the climate impacts of militaries, held by organisations like @ceobs.org ,@sipri.org & @arcticbasecamp.org.
Ellie Kinney asks what, if anything, COP30 will deliver on conflict, climate and militarism👉https://tinyurl.com/mr38c9tt
Ellie Kinney asks what, if anything, COP30 will deliver on conflict, climate and militarism👉https://tinyurl.com/mr38c9tt
🪖The government is investing an additional £70M to grow cadet forces by 30% by 2030.
When military programmes target young people, we have to ask: are we supporting youth development or shaping the next generation for war?
Read our full investigation: tinyurl.com/mrv2ajpf
When military programmes target young people, we have to ask: are we supporting youth development or shaping the next generation for war?
Read our full investigation: tinyurl.com/mrv2ajpf
November 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🪖The government is investing an additional £70M to grow cadet forces by 30% by 2030.
When military programmes target young people, we have to ask: are we supporting youth development or shaping the next generation for war?
Read our full investigation: tinyurl.com/mrv2ajpf
When military programmes target young people, we have to ask: are we supporting youth development or shaping the next generation for war?
Read our full investigation: tinyurl.com/mrv2ajpf
WE ARE HIRING!
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: https://www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-researcher/
#Hiring #JobOpening
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: https://www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-researcher/
#Hiring #JobOpening
November 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
WE ARE HIRING!
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: https://www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-researcher/
#Hiring #JobOpening
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: https://www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-researcher/
#Hiring #JobOpening
🕊️ The 73rd Housmans Peace Diary is here!
ForcesWatch is proud to share that our own Emma Sangster has written this year’s introductory article.
Start a monthly donation to ForcesWatch and receive a free copy of the diary!! 👉 www.forceswatch.net/support-our-...
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ForcesWatch is proud to share that our own Emma Sangster has written this year’s introductory article.
Start a monthly donation to ForcesWatch and receive a free copy of the diary!! 👉 www.forceswatch.net/support-our-...
@housmansbookshop.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🕊️ The 73rd Housmans Peace Diary is here!
ForcesWatch is proud to share that our own Emma Sangster has written this year’s introductory article.
Start a monthly donation to ForcesWatch and receive a free copy of the diary!! 👉 www.forceswatch.net/support-our-...
@housmansbookshop.bsky.social
ForcesWatch is proud to share that our own Emma Sangster has written this year’s introductory article.
Start a monthly donation to ForcesWatch and receive a free copy of the diary!! 👉 www.forceswatch.net/support-our-...
@housmansbookshop.bsky.social
White poppies stand for peace, remembrance of all lives lost in war, and challenging militarism. Thanks to the Peace Pledge Union for keeping this symbol alive.
Join the alternative remembrance events in London and around the UK: www.ppu.org.uk/remembrance/...
#RemembranceDay
Join the alternative remembrance events in London and around the UK: www.ppu.org.uk/remembrance/...
#RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
White poppies stand for peace, remembrance of all lives lost in war, and challenging militarism. Thanks to the Peace Pledge Union for keeping this symbol alive.
Join the alternative remembrance events in London and around the UK: www.ppu.org.uk/remembrance/...
#RemembranceDay
Join the alternative remembrance events in London and around the UK: www.ppu.org.uk/remembrance/...
#RemembranceDay
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Our newsletter provides research, commentary, and analysis on militarisation, military ethics, recruitment and the defence industry in the UK and internationally.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
📰 Stay up to date with ForcesWatch
Our newsletter provides research, commentary, and analysis on militarisation, military ethics, recruitment and the defence industry in the UK and internationally.
Subscribe now 👉 www.forceswatch.net/stay-in-touch/
Our newsletter provides research, commentary, and analysis on militarisation, military ethics, recruitment and the defence industry in the UK and internationally.
Subscribe now 👉 www.forceswatch.net/stay-in-touch/
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
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
October 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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
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
🪖HAPPENING TOMORROW!
Join @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social for an online discussion exploring the UK government’s National Security Strategy (NSS) and its focus on militarisation.
Tickets + More info: https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/
Join @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social for an online discussion exploring the UK government’s National Security Strategy (NSS) and its focus on militarisation.
Tickets + More info: https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/
October 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🪖HAPPENING TOMORROW!
Join @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social for an online discussion exploring the UK government’s National Security Strategy (NSS) and its focus on militarisation.
Tickets + More info: https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/
Join @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social for an online discussion exploring the UK government’s National Security Strategy (NSS) and its focus on militarisation.
Tickets + More info: https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/
🔎 How are drones changing the way wars are fought?
Chris Cole, founder of Drone Wars UK, has spent years investigating the rise of armed drones — from targeted killings to remote warfare.
The Warrior Nation podcast is available on all major streaming platforms or at https://www.forceswatch.net
Chris Cole, founder of Drone Wars UK, has spent years investigating the rise of armed drones — from targeted killings to remote warfare.
The Warrior Nation podcast is available on all major streaming platforms or at https://www.forceswatch.net
October 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🔎 How are drones changing the way wars are fought?
Chris Cole, founder of Drone Wars UK, has spent years investigating the rise of armed drones — from targeted killings to remote warfare.
The Warrior Nation podcast is available on all major streaming platforms or at https://www.forceswatch.net
Chris Cole, founder of Drone Wars UK, has spent years investigating the rise of armed drones — from targeted killings to remote warfare.
The Warrior Nation podcast is available on all major streaming platforms or at https://www.forceswatch.net
☢️ What happens when nuclear weapons and AI-driven autonomous systems collide?
Joe Glenton speaks to Elizabeth Minor, Advisor at @article36.bsky.social, is at the forefront of international efforts to reduce harm from weapons.
Available on all major streaming platforms or listen at forceswatch.net
Joe Glenton speaks to Elizabeth Minor, Advisor at @article36.bsky.social, is at the forefront of international efforts to reduce harm from weapons.
Available on all major streaming platforms or listen at forceswatch.net
September 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
☢️ What happens when nuclear weapons and AI-driven autonomous systems collide?
Joe Glenton speaks to Elizabeth Minor, Advisor at @article36.bsky.social, is at the forefront of international efforts to reduce harm from weapons.
Available on all major streaming platforms or listen at forceswatch.net
Joe Glenton speaks to Elizabeth Minor, Advisor at @article36.bsky.social, is at the forefront of international efforts to reduce harm from weapons.
Available on all major streaming platforms or listen at forceswatch.net
Join @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social for a discussion exploring the UK government’s National Security Strategy & its focus on militarisation.
An opportunity to share insights, challenge dominant narratives & develop constructive responses.
Tickets: https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/
An opportunity to share insights, challenge dominant narratives & develop constructive responses.
Tickets: https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/
September 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Join @rethinkingsecurity.bsky.social for a discussion exploring the UK government’s National Security Strategy & its focus on militarisation.
An opportunity to share insights, challenge dominant narratives & develop constructive responses.
Tickets: https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/
An opportunity to share insights, challenge dominant narratives & develop constructive responses.
Tickets: https://rethinkingsecurity.org.uk/home/events/
We’re excited to see this event coming up next Wednesday at @housmansbookshop.bsky.social on ‘England's Military Heartland: Preparing for War on Salisbury Plain’ by our friends, @vronsta.bsky.social and colleagues.
Wed 24 Sept, 7-8:30pm
Tickets + More info➡️https://housmans.com/events/
Wed 24 Sept, 7-8:30pm
Tickets + More info➡️https://housmans.com/events/
September 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We’re excited to see this event coming up next Wednesday at @housmansbookshop.bsky.social on ‘England's Military Heartland: Preparing for War on Salisbury Plain’ by our friends, @vronsta.bsky.social and colleagues.
Wed 24 Sept, 7-8:30pm
Tickets + More info➡️https://housmans.com/events/
Wed 24 Sept, 7-8:30pm
Tickets + More info➡️https://housmans.com/events/
Today on World Peace Day, we reflect on the urgent need to challenge militarism and build security through justice, peacebuilding, cooperation, and care for people and the planet.
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September 21, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Today on World Peace Day, we reflect on the urgent need to challenge militarism and build security through justice, peacebuilding, cooperation, and care for people and the planet.
https://www.forceswatch.net/
https://www.forceswatch.net/
DSEI starts next week- the “Super Bowl of the defence world.”
War profiteers will gather in London next week to showcase weapons fuelling genocide.
The UK government has banned Israeli officials from attending however Israeli defence companies are still invited.
War profiteers will gather in London next week to showcase weapons fuelling genocide.
The UK government has banned Israeli officials from attending however Israeli defence companies are still invited.
September 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
DSEI starts next week- the “Super Bowl of the defence world.”
War profiteers will gather in London next week to showcase weapons fuelling genocide.
The UK government has banned Israeli officials from attending however Israeli defence companies are still invited.
War profiteers will gather in London next week to showcase weapons fuelling genocide.
The UK government has banned Israeli officials from attending however Israeli defence companies are still invited.
🚨 DSEI (Defence and Security Equipment International) starts next week.
One of the world’s biggest arms fairs - where deadly deals are made.
👉 Visit stopthearmsfair.org.uk for more information on how to get involved and take action.
One of the world’s biggest arms fairs - where deadly deals are made.
👉 Visit stopthearmsfair.org.uk for more information on how to get involved and take action.
September 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🚨 DSEI (Defence and Security Equipment International) starts next week.
One of the world’s biggest arms fairs - where deadly deals are made.
👉 Visit stopthearmsfair.org.uk for more information on how to get involved and take action.
One of the world’s biggest arms fairs - where deadly deals are made.
👉 Visit stopthearmsfair.org.uk for more information on how to get involved and take action.
Episode 2 of our ‘Future War’ podcast series is out now! @joejglenton.bsky.social speaks to the incredible @elizabethminor.bsky.social and @dronewarsuk.bsky.social about the rise of AI, autonomous warfare and drones. Available here - www.forceswatch.net/activity/the...
August 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Episode 2 of our ‘Future War’ podcast series is out now! @joejglenton.bsky.social speaks to the incredible @elizabethminor.bsky.social and @dronewarsuk.bsky.social about the rise of AI, autonomous warfare and drones. Available here - www.forceswatch.net/activity/the...
Having worked in The Pentagon and at the highest level of US military and foreign policy, Episode 1 of our ‘Future War’ podcast series is off to a momentous start with our first guest, Matthew Hoh.
Listen Here - https://www.forceswatch.net/activity/the-warrior-nation-podcast/
Listen Here - https://www.forceswatch.net/activity/the-warrior-nation-podcast/
July 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Having worked in The Pentagon and at the highest level of US military and foreign policy, Episode 1 of our ‘Future War’ podcast series is off to a momentous start with our first guest, Matthew Hoh.
Listen Here - https://www.forceswatch.net/activity/the-warrior-nation-podcast/
Listen Here - https://www.forceswatch.net/activity/the-warrior-nation-podcast/
Season 6 of The Warrior Nation Podcast has officially launched! 🚀💥
Listen to episode 1 with Matthew Hoh now - https://www.forceswatch.net/activity/the-warrior-nation-podcast/
‘Finding hope in a world at war’
Listen to episode 1 with Matthew Hoh now - https://www.forceswatch.net/activity/the-warrior-nation-podcast/
‘Finding hope in a world at war’
July 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Season 6 of The Warrior Nation Podcast has officially launched! 🚀💥
Listen to episode 1 with Matthew Hoh now - https://www.forceswatch.net/activity/the-warrior-nation-podcast/
‘Finding hope in a world at war’
Listen to episode 1 with Matthew Hoh now - https://www.forceswatch.net/activity/the-warrior-nation-podcast/
‘Finding hope in a world at war’
A long standing concern of ours has been the handling of military weapons by very young children at Armed Forces Day events and others like it.
Find out about our work resisting Armed Forces Day under the resources section of our website: www.forceswatch.net/resources/
Find out about our work resisting Armed Forces Day under the resources section of our website: www.forceswatch.net/resources/
June 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A long standing concern of ours has been the handling of military weapons by very young children at Armed Forces Day events and others like it.
Find out about our work resisting Armed Forces Day under the resources section of our website: www.forceswatch.net/resources/
Find out about our work resisting Armed Forces Day under the resources section of our website: www.forceswatch.net/resources/
What’s behind Armed Forces Day?
Celebrated this Saturday, we break down some of our key concerns in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txvn...
Find extra resources here: www.forceswatch.net/activity/arm...
Celebrated this Saturday, we break down some of our key concerns in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txvn...
Find extra resources here: www.forceswatch.net/activity/arm...
June 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
What’s behind Armed Forces Day?
Celebrated this Saturday, we break down some of our key concerns in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txvn...
Find extra resources here: www.forceswatch.net/activity/arm...
Celebrated this Saturday, we break down some of our key concerns in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txvn...
Find extra resources here: www.forceswatch.net/activity/arm...
🇾🇪🇵🇸From Yemen to Gaza: How can we hold the UK accountable in 2025?
➡️ Join us for our exclusive film night + discussion: Thursday 19th June at 6pm (online)
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ynfbp5uy
@declassifieduk.org @caatuk.bsky.social
➡️ Join us for our exclusive film night + discussion: Thursday 19th June at 6pm (online)
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ynfbp5uy
@declassifieduk.org @caatuk.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🇾🇪🇵🇸From Yemen to Gaza: How can we hold the UK accountable in 2025?
➡️ Join us for our exclusive film night + discussion: Thursday 19th June at 6pm (online)
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ynfbp5uy
@declassifieduk.org @caatuk.bsky.social
➡️ Join us for our exclusive film night + discussion: Thursday 19th June at 6pm (online)
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/ynfbp5uy
@declassifieduk.org @caatuk.bsky.social
Our very own @joejglenton.bsky.social commenting on UK arms sales to Israel in @declassifieduk.org this week.
www.declassifieduk.org/permoid/
www.declassifieduk.org/permoid/
June 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Our very own @joejglenton.bsky.social commenting on UK arms sales to Israel in @declassifieduk.org this week.
www.declassifieduk.org/permoid/
www.declassifieduk.org/permoid/
An update today: In a letter sent to Starmer signed by 800 lawyers, suspension of the roadmap is listed as one of five ‘concrete actions' the UK Government must complete in order to impose sanctions on Israel.
Full story / letter(s) below:
https://tinyurl.com/dths438z
https://tinyurl.com/4cx5s7vk
Full story / letter(s) below:
https://tinyurl.com/dths438z
https://tinyurl.com/4cx5s7vk
May 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
An update today: In a letter sent to Starmer signed by 800 lawyers, suspension of the roadmap is listed as one of five ‘concrete actions' the UK Government must complete in order to impose sanctions on Israel.
Full story / letter(s) below:
https://tinyurl.com/dths438z
https://tinyurl.com/4cx5s7vk
Full story / letter(s) below:
https://tinyurl.com/dths438z
https://tinyurl.com/4cx5s7vk