Reaching Critical Will
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Disarmament programme of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.
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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...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
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-...
At the latest Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty conference on 26 September, participants noted that the challenges that put the prospects of the CTBT’s entry into force in jeopardy are also exactly why the CTBT needs to enter into force urgently: www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/latest-...
October 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
At the latest Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty conference on 26 September, participants noted that the challenges that put the prospects of the CTBT’s entry into force in jeopardy are also exactly why the CTBT needs to enter into force urgently: www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/latest-...
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
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...
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...
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...
In its recent meeting, the Group of Governmental Experts on autonomous weapons discussed elements for a possible treaty, but states need to now advance to negotiations to safeguard humanity. Learn more in our latest report! 📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
@stopkillerrobots.bsky.social
@stopkillerrobots.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
In its recent meeting, the Group of Governmental Experts on autonomous weapons discussed elements for a possible treaty, but states need to now advance to negotiations to safeguard humanity. Learn more in our latest report! 📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
@stopkillerrobots.bsky.social
@stopkillerrobots.bsky.social
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...
This year is the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Test and atomic bombings of Hiroshima + Nagasaki. As nuclear-armed states continue to wage violence, it's time to rise up for the survivors, affected communities, and for us all. Find out how in our E-News! www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/newslet...
July 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
This year is the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Test and atomic bombings of Hiroshima + Nagasaki. As nuclear-armed states continue to wage violence, it's time to rise up for the survivors, affected communities, and for us all. Find out how in our E-News! www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/newslet...
Last week's Group of Governmental Experts on autonomous weapons informal consultation delved deeper on human control discussions. Check out RCW’s report to learn more! reachingcriticalwill.org/disarmament-...
June 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Last week's Group of Governmental Experts on autonomous weapons informal consultation delved deeper on human control discussions. Check out RCW’s report to learn more! reachingcriticalwill.org/disarmament-...
Our June 2025 E-News is out! Check it out to learn and take part in the work against military spending, arms transfers, nuclear weapons proliferation and more! With growing militarisation worldwide, now is the time to engage! www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/newslet...
June 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Our June 2025 E-News is out! Check it out to learn and take part in the work against military spending, arms transfers, nuclear weapons proliferation and more! With growing militarisation worldwide, now is the time to engage! www.reachingcriticalwill.org/news/newslet...
The UN held consultations on autonomous weapon systems this week. It's clear that most of the world wants to prohibit and restrict these weapons. The question is whether states will act before it's too late. See our report for details! 📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
May 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The UN held consultations on autonomous weapon systems this week. It's clear that most of the world wants to prohibit and restrict these weapons. The question is whether states will act before it's too late. See our report for details! 📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty meeting ended without adopting recommendations for next year or a decision on strengthening the review process. States need to take urgent action now to prevent nuclear violence. Get the full scoop with our final report: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
May 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty meeting ended without adopting recommendations for next year or a decision on strengthening the review process. States need to take urgent action now to prevent nuclear violence. Get the full scoop with our final report: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty spends a third of its time proliferating propaganda for nuclear energy. But as we point out in our latest NPT News in Review, this technology generates grave harm and serious risks for people and for the planet. 📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
May 8, 2025 at 7:46 PM
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty spends a third of its time proliferating propaganda for nuclear energy. But as we point out in our latest NPT News in Review, this technology generates grave harm and serious risks for people and for the planet. 📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
Next week delegations will meet in NYC for a consultation on autonomous weapons. Amidst growing militarism and the dismantling of multilateralism, this is a crucial moment to advance ongoing discussions of a ban treaty. 🗞️ www.reachingcriticalwill.org/disarmament-...
May 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Next week delegations will meet in NYC for a consultation on autonomous weapons. Amidst growing militarism and the dismantling of multilateralism, this is a crucial moment to advance ongoing discussions of a ban treaty. 🗞️ www.reachingcriticalwill.org/disarmament-...
As the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty continues its work this week, horror rages outside. Israel's genocide and India + Pakistan's conflict, among others, put the world in peril. Will NPT members be brave enough to save the world with nuclear abolition?
📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
May 7, 2025 at 1:46 AM
As the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty continues its work this week, horror rages outside. Israel's genocide and India + Pakistan's conflict, among others, put the world in peril. Will NPT members be brave enough to save the world with nuclear abolition?
📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
At the NPT PrepCom, the nuclear-armed states continued to defend their weapons and doctrines, trying to manufacture consent for the risks they create through their policies and practices. It is up to the rest of us to organise around them for disarmament.
📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
May 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
At the NPT PrepCom, the nuclear-armed states continued to defend their weapons and doctrines, trying to manufacture consent for the risks they create through their policies and practices. It is up to the rest of us to organise around them for disarmament.
📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
Given the current global situation, there isn't enough panic at the NPT PrepCom. The general debate was full of excuses for proliferating nuclear weapons. But the majority of states pushed back on the lies and demanded urgent action to save us all. 📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
May 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Given the current global situation, there isn't enough panic at the NPT PrepCom. The general debate was full of excuses for proliferating nuclear weapons. But the majority of states pushed back on the lies and demanded urgent action to save us all. 📰: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
At the Non-Proliferation Treaty meeting, Maria Clara de Magalhães Ribeiro of Young @wilpf.bsky.social delivered our statement on gender and intersectionality, connecting nuclear violence to other oppressions in our world. 📜: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
April 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
At the Non-Proliferation Treaty meeting, Maria Clara de Magalhães Ribeiro of Young @wilpf.bsky.social delivered our statement on gender and intersectionality, connecting nuclear violence to other oppressions in our world. 📜: reachingcriticalwill.org/images/docum...
Also see the preview edition of our NPT News in Review: reachingcriticalwill.org/disarmament-....
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April 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Also see the preview edition of our NPT News in Review: reachingcriticalwill.org/disarmament-....
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For background information on the NPT and analysis and recommendations on critical issues facing this Preparatory Committee, check out our 2025 NPT Briefing Book: reachingcriticalwill.org/resources/pu...
April 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
For background information on the NPT and analysis and recommendations on critical issues facing this Preparatory Committee, check out our 2025 NPT Briefing Book: reachingcriticalwill.org/resources/pu...