Ray Acheson
@rayacheson.bsky.social
they/them. abolitionist, antinuclear. author: Banning the Bomb, Smashing the Patriarchy and Abolishing State Violence: A World Beyond Bombs, Borders, and Cages. organizer at reachingcriticalwill.org. writer at counterpunch.org. more at rayacheson.com.
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This #DisarmamentWeek, we’re calling to #MoveTheMoney.
Soaring military spending blocks real progress. It’s time to redefine security – not through weapons, but through dignity, equality, and peace.
Learn more: wilpf.org/move-the-money
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Soaring military spending blocks real progress. It’s time to redefine security – not through weapons, but through dignity, equality, and peace.
Learn more: wilpf.org/move-the-money
Source: shorturl.at/jw0fe | @rcw-wilpf.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
This #DisarmamentWeek, we’re calling to #MoveTheMoney.
Soaring military spending blocks real progress. It’s time to redefine security – not through weapons, but through dignity, equality, and peace.
Learn more: wilpf.org/move-the-money
Source: shorturl.at/jw0fe | @rcw-wilpf.bsky.social
Soaring military spending blocks real progress. It’s time to redefine security – not through weapons, but through dignity, equality, and peace.
Learn more: wilpf.org/move-the-money
Source: shorturl.at/jw0fe | @rcw-wilpf.bsky.social
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The First Committee’s third week featured debates on nuclear weapons, other WMD, conventional weapons, and outer space. Throughout each, delegations lamented the waste of money spent on weapons and critiqued delusions of deterrence. Details in our latest 📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
October 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The First Committee’s third week featured debates on nuclear weapons, other WMD, conventional weapons, and outer space. Throughout each, delegations lamented the waste of money spent on weapons and critiqued delusions of deterrence. Details in our latest 📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
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🗓️Fri., Oct. 24 5-6:30 PM ET: Join @dreanyc123.bsky.social, @rayacheson.bsky.social & moderator @xarnesonx.bsky.social for a Zoom panel on "Making the Case for Abolition" as a visionary, necessary approach to dismantling systems of violence—at the #NoWar2025 conference: worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2025/
October 16, 2025 at 7:58 PM
🗓️Fri., Oct. 24 5-6:30 PM ET: Join @dreanyc123.bsky.social, @rayacheson.bsky.social & moderator @xarnesonx.bsky.social for a Zoom panel on "Making the Case for Abolition" as a visionary, necessary approach to dismantling systems of violence—at the #NoWar2025 conference: worldbeyondwar.org/nowar2025/
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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...
October 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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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During the opening days of the First Committee’s general debate, most states demanded a course correction from dominance and destruction to disarmament and diplomacy. Find out more with our latest report, covering all topics mentioned so far: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
October 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
During the opening days of the First Committee’s general debate, most states demanded a course correction from dominance and destruction to disarmament and diplomacy. Find out more with our latest report, covering all topics mentioned so far: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
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In our latest statement, @wilpf.bsky.social welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while stressing that true justice and liberation for the people of Palestine requires far more. #StopArmingIsrael #FreePalestine 📜: www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/latest-...
October 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In our latest statement, @wilpf.bsky.social welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while stressing that true justice and liberation for the people of Palestine requires far more. #StopArmingIsrael #FreePalestine 📜: www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/latest-...
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Disarmament is imperative to achieving international security. Delegations to this year’s UN General Assembly First Committee need to urgently take up the task, even as the world spins in the other direction. Get ready for the action with our preview report: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
October 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Disarmament is imperative to achieving international security. Delegations to this year’s UN General Assembly First Committee need to urgently take up the task, even as the world spins in the other direction. Get ready for the action with our preview report: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
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Urgent action is needed to protect people and the planet from weapons and war. The UN General Assembly's First Committee on Disarmament and International Security is a key place for this work. We will be advocating for real change and providing analysis on and archiving all the action.
The First Committee Must Act for Disarmament Now - WILPF
The UN General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security will begin on 8 October 2025. Over the past year, genocides and armed conflicts have intensified, some countries have ...
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October 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Urgent action is needed to protect people and the planet from weapons and war. The UN General Assembly's First Committee on Disarmament and International Security is a key place for this work. We will be advocating for real change and providing analysis on and archiving all the action.
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From 8 Oct–7 Nov, the UN #FirstCommittee will meet on #Disarmament.
@rcw-wilpf.bsky.social, our disarmament programme, will be at the UN urging feminist action to abolish nuclear weapons, regulate AI in war, and invest in peace.
➡️ www.wilpf.org/the-first-committee-must-act-for-disarmament-now/
@rcw-wilpf.bsky.social, our disarmament programme, will be at the UN urging feminist action to abolish nuclear weapons, regulate AI in war, and invest in peace.
➡️ www.wilpf.org/the-first-committee-must-act-for-disarmament-now/
The First Committee Must Act for Disarmament Now - WILPF
The UN General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security will begin on 8 October 2025. Over the past year, genocides and armed conflicts have intensified, some countries have ...
www.wilpf.org
October 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
From 8 Oct–7 Nov, the UN #FirstCommittee will meet on #Disarmament.
@rcw-wilpf.bsky.social, our disarmament programme, will be at the UN urging feminist action to abolish nuclear weapons, regulate AI in war, and invest in peace.
➡️ www.wilpf.org/the-first-committee-must-act-for-disarmament-now/
@rcw-wilpf.bsky.social, our disarmament programme, will be at the UN urging feminist action to abolish nuclear weapons, regulate AI in war, and invest in peace.
➡️ www.wilpf.org/the-first-committee-must-act-for-disarmament-now/
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This year’s UN General Assembly general debate reflected a world on the cusp of profound geopolitical transformation. For analysis on how some states, motivated by the direct action of civilians, are fomenting change for a new world order, see our report: www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/latest-...
October 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
This year’s UN General Assembly general debate reflected a world on the cusp of profound geopolitical transformation. For analysis on how some states, motivated by the direct action of civilians, are fomenting change for a new world order, see our report: www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/latest-...
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Ahead of the #UNGA80 First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, @rayacheson.bsky.social outlines the demands of activists for disarmament, demilitarisation, peace, and justice for the #HumanitarianDisarmament Blog.
Civil Society Demands Action at the UNGA’s Disarmament Committee
Ray Acheson, Reaching Critical Will The UN General Assembly’s First Committee will convene at UN headquarters in New York in October 2025 to discuss a range of disarmament issues. | Credit: N…
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October 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Ahead of the #UNGA80 First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, @rayacheson.bsky.social outlines the demands of activists for disarmament, demilitarisation, peace, and justice for the #HumanitarianDisarmament Blog.
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On Friday, 26 September, the UN marked the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons with a high-level event that illuminated the shadows and scars of the atomic bomb. See our report! 📰: www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/latest-...
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September 30, 2025 at 8:09 PM
On Friday, 26 September, the UN marked the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons with a high-level event that illuminated the shadows and scars of the atomic bomb. See our report! 📰: www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/latest-...
@wilpf.bsky.social @nuclearban.bsky.social
@wilpf.bsky.social @nuclearban.bsky.social
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As we get closer to a busy season at the United Nations in New York, check out our latest newsletter for ideas on how to demand disarmament & demilitarisation! www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/newslet...
September 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
As we get closer to a busy season at the United Nations in New York, check out our latest newsletter for ideas on how to demand disarmament & demilitarisation! www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/newslet...
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Amidst skyrocketing military spending, the United Nations released two new reports on military expenditure and development and on financing peace. In this article for @wilpf.bsky.social, we welcome these reports, highlight what is useful and what’s missing, and assess their recommendations.
Military Spending, the Sustainable Development Goals, and Financing for Peace - WILPF
In recent months, the United Nations (UN) published two reports highlighting the impacts of military spending on peace and development. The UN Secretary-General (UNSG)’s report The Security We Need: R...
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September 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Amidst skyrocketing military spending, the United Nations released two new reports on military expenditure and development and on financing peace. In this article for @wilpf.bsky.social, we welcome these reports, highlight what is useful and what’s missing, and assess their recommendations.
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🚨 UN confirms genocide in Gaza. Activists defending Palestinian rights are under attack. WILPF stands with them & calls on states to end arms transfers & uphold international law.
Read more: wilpf.org/as-un-confir...
#Palestine #Gaza #Genocide #HumanRights #Peace #Justice #BDS #WILPF
Read more: wilpf.org/as-un-confir...
#Palestine #Gaza #Genocide #HumanRights #Peace #Justice #BDS #WILPF
As UN Confirms Genocide, War Profiteers Sanction Palestinian Activists - WILPF
On 16 September 2025, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory concluded “that the Israeli authorities and Israeli security forces have the genocida...
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September 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🚨 UN confirms genocide in Gaza. Activists defending Palestinian rights are under attack. WILPF stands with them & calls on states to end arms transfers & uphold international law.
Read more: wilpf.org/as-un-confir...
#Palestine #Gaza #Genocide #HumanRights #Peace #Justice #BDS #WILPF
Read more: wilpf.org/as-un-confir...
#Palestine #Gaza #Genocide #HumanRights #Peace #Justice #BDS #WILPF
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The UN confirms that Israel’s war on Gaza constitutes genocide while Western states profiting from the war are sanctioning activists and organisations that support Palestine. @wilpf.bsky.social stands with the Palestinian people, and with those working to end genocide and uphold international law.
As UN Confirms Genocide, War Profiteers Sanction Palestinian Activists - WILPF
On 16 September 2025, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory concluded “that the Israeli authorities and Israeli security forces have the genocida...
www.wilpf.org
September 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The UN confirms that Israel’s war on Gaza constitutes genocide while Western states profiting from the war are sanctioning activists and organisations that support Palestine. @wilpf.bsky.social stands with the Palestinian people, and with those working to end genocide and uphold international law.
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On 23 September 2025, the UN General Assembly will begin its annual high-level general debate. While this week is mostly about speeches and spectacle, we will be demanding urgent disarmament and demilitarisation for people and the planet. Find out how to follow along and get involved!
Demanding Disarmament and Demilitarisation at the UN General Assembly - WILPF
The high-level debate of the UN General Assembly, which will begin on 23 September 2025, marks 80 years since the founding of the United Nations. Its original members were determined […]
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September 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
On 23 September 2025, the UN General Assembly will begin its annual high-level general debate. While this week is mostly about speeches and spectacle, we will be demanding urgent disarmament and demilitarisation for people and the planet. Find out how to follow along and get involved!
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New publication alert! 🚨 New edition of our #UNGA #FirstCommittee briefing book provides background information and recommendations from civil society coalitions to government delegations. Check it out and get ready for disarmament action in October!
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September 17, 2025 at 8:58 AM
New publication alert! 🚨 New edition of our #UNGA #FirstCommittee briefing book provides background information and recommendations from civil society coalitions to government delegations. Check it out and get ready for disarmament action in October!
reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
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shadowworldinvestigations.org/statement-in...
This letter, out today, has been endorsed by a number of experts listed by the Forum on the Arms Trade. The Forum itself does not take positions. Partial list of endorsers includes:
shadowworldinvestigations.org/statement-in...
This letter, out today, has been endorsed by a number of experts listed by the Forum on the Arms Trade. The Forum itself does not take positions. Partial list of endorsers includes:
Statement in Support of Francesca Albanese - Shadow World Investigations
16 September 2025. Over twenty of the world’s leading arms trade experts have issued a statement in support of UN Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albanese, and specifically her recent report to the Unit...
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September 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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shadowworldinvestigations.org/statement-in...
This letter, out today, has been endorsed by a number of experts listed by the Forum on the Arms Trade. The Forum itself does not take positions. Partial list of endorsers includes:
shadowworldinvestigations.org/statement-in...
This letter, out today, has been endorsed by a number of experts listed by the Forum on the Arms Trade. The Forum itself does not take positions. Partial list of endorsers includes:
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🛑 Nuclear “tests” aren’t tests. They scar land, poison water, harm health & Indigenous Peoples bear the heaviest costs.
On International Day against Nuclear Tests, WILPF calls to abolish nuclear weapons altogether.
Read blog by @rayacheson.bsky.social: shorturl.at/7oJrX
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On International Day against Nuclear Tests, WILPF calls to abolish nuclear weapons altogether.
Read blog by @rayacheson.bsky.social: shorturl.at/7oJrX
@rcw-wilpf.bsky.social
The International Day against Nuclear Tests Is the Time to Stop the Bomb - WILPF
In 1945, the United States built and detonated the first nuclear weapon in the deserts of New Mexico. The fallout from that explosion spread to 46 US states, Canada, and […]
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August 29, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🛑 Nuclear “tests” aren’t tests. They scar land, poison water, harm health & Indigenous Peoples bear the heaviest costs.
On International Day against Nuclear Tests, WILPF calls to abolish nuclear weapons altogether.
Read blog by @rayacheson.bsky.social: shorturl.at/7oJrX
@rcw-wilpf.bsky.social
On International Day against Nuclear Tests, WILPF calls to abolish nuclear weapons altogether.
Read blog by @rayacheson.bsky.social: shorturl.at/7oJrX
@rcw-wilpf.bsky.social
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80 years after Hiroshima & Nagasaki, arms racing is back on. But we are not complacent. From the actions against arms transfers to Israel to the ICJ’s new ruling on climate, action is underway. Find out more with our latest E-News! www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/newslet...
August 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
80 years after Hiroshima & Nagasaki, arms racing is back on. But we are not complacent. From the actions against arms transfers to Israel to the ICJ’s new ruling on climate, action is underway. Find out more with our latest E-News! www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/newslet...
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Commemorating #Hiroshima and #Nagasaki is not just about looking back. It’s about taking responsibility for the future.
Read our latest blog to learn more and see how you can take action: www.wilpf.org/eighty-years...
#AbolishNuclearWeapons #WILPF #BanTheBomb #NuclearBan
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Read our latest blog to learn more and see how you can take action: www.wilpf.org/eighty-years...
#AbolishNuclearWeapons #WILPF #BanTheBomb #NuclearBan
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Eighty Years After the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Nuclear Weapons Continue to Harm Us All - WILPF
6 and 9 August 2025 mark 80 years since the US government dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. An estimated 140,000 people perished in Hiroshima, […]
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August 6, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Commemorating #Hiroshima and #Nagasaki is not just about looking back. It’s about taking responsibility for the future.
Read our latest blog to learn more and see how you can take action: www.wilpf.org/eighty-years...
#AbolishNuclearWeapons #WILPF #BanTheBomb #NuclearBan
@rcw-wilpf.bsky.social
Read our latest blog to learn more and see how you can take action: www.wilpf.org/eighty-years...
#AbolishNuclearWeapons #WILPF #BanTheBomb #NuclearBan
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Twelve countries have committed to disrupting Israel's genocide of Palestinians. The US says it's a radical, anti-Western agenda. It is: it's a move against colonialism. And while the coalition of states is important, true liberation requires people power. Latest for @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social.
Building Power for Palestine and for a New World Order
A coalition of cross-regional states met in Bogotá, Colombia in mid-July to discuss measures to disrupt Israel’s genocide of Palestinians. The subsequent commitments by some of those governments to en...
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August 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Twelve countries have committed to disrupting Israel's genocide of Palestinians. The US says it's a radical, anti-Western agenda. It is: it's a move against colonialism. And while the coalition of states is important, true liberation requires people power. Latest for @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social.
As the world marks 80 years since the "Trinity Test" and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we carry the weight of history and the obligation to end nuclear violence. My latest for @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social.
Eighty Years After Trinity, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki, the Horror Lives On
The three-week period of July 16 to August 9, 2025, marks eighty years of the horrifying beginning of the nuclear age. On July 16, 1945, the United States
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July 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
As the world marks 80 years since the "Trinity Test" and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we carry the weight of history and the obligation to end nuclear violence. My latest for @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social.
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The era of impunity is cracking. Twelve states have made commitments to uphold international law and end their complicity in genocide. This is real multilateralism in action—and a clear path to end profiteering from genocide, occupation, and apartheid.
WILPF Welcomes the Commitments to Halt Genocide Made at the Emergency Conference on Palestine in Bogotá - WILPF
From 15–16 July 2025, thirty states met in Bogotá, Colombia at an Emergency Conference on Palestine, which was convened jointly by Colombia and South Africa as an initiative of the […]
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July 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The era of impunity is cracking. Twelve states have made commitments to uphold international law and end their complicity in genocide. This is real multilateralism in action—and a clear path to end profiteering from genocide, occupation, and apartheid.