During the Global Days of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS), 13 April – 12 May, we joinwith others to demand major reductions in military spending. We need to shift our currentunderstanding of security, which relies on military solutions, and invest in tackling climate change, eradicating poverty and in preventing future wars.War (and preparing for war) […]

No to increased military spending; Yes to genuine peaceful security

Women in Black oppose militarism and war.Russia’s invasion, occupation and war with Ukraine has entered its 6th week. Millions of people, the majority women and children, have become refugees. As with most wars, it is becoming clear that women and children are the innocent victims of violence and war crimes.Vigilante groups and people traffickers have […]

Violence and war crimes against women and children in Ukraine

WiB vigil remembering all wars
While the world focus is on Russia’s war with Ukraine, we must not forget the deaths anddisplacements, destruction and famine caused in continuing wars and conflicts and illegaloccupations. Some of these conflicts involve the use of weapons from UK arms companies,licensed by the UK government. Women and children are especially vulnerable when they aretrapped in […]

Remembering wars and conflicts in Yemen and Afghanistan

Women in Black oppose militarism and war.  While the world focus is on Russia’s war with Ukraine, we must not forget the deaths and displacement in on-going wars in Yemen, Syria, Eritrea, Palestine and Afghanistan.  Some involve the use of weapons that have come from UK arms companies, licenced by our Government. In the face […]

End War on Ukraine – Immediate Ceasefire – Remember All ...

Women in Black oppose militarism and war.We recognise that many wars and violations of human rights and women’s rights are takingplace around the world, with and without the presence of nuclear weapons.In the face of the Putin government’s military invasion of Ukraine, Women in Black call for: First – with urgent action➔ an immediate ceasefire […]

End War on Ukraine – Immediate ceasefire – Prevent ...

Women in Black oppose militarism and war.We recognise that many wars and violations of human rights and women’s rights are taking place around the world, with and without the presence of nuclear weapons.In the face of the Putin government’s military invasion of Ukraine, Women in Black call for: First – with urgent action➔ an immediate […]

End War on Ukraine – Immediate Ceasefire – Prevent nuclear ...

The current stand-off between Ukraine and Russia has been years in the making and dangerous brinkmanship threatens to escalate this crisis into a war.  Jan Egeland, (Norwegian Refugee Council), on a recent visit to Ukraine, brought this message from the people of eastern Ukraine: “Enough of this political military chess game that everybody is obsessed […]

Ukraine and Russia: No military solutions

As massive uncertainty continues, Women in Black braved the storm to clearly reject any military solutions. See our leaflet here: No military solutions for Ukraine & Russia – London (womeninblack.org)

Russia and Ukraine: There are no military solutions

The current stand-off between Ukraine and Russia has been years in the making and dangerous brinkmanship threatens to escalate this crisis into a war.  Jan Egeland, (Norwegian Refugee Council), on a visit last week to Ukraine, brought this message from the people of eastern Ukraine: “Enough of this political military chess game that everybody is […]

No military solutions for Ukraine & Russia

Armed conflict and refugees By mid 2021, according to the UNHCR, 82.4 million people around the world had been forced to flee their homes. Around 26.6 million are refugees from countries including Syria, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Ethiopia and Tigray. Half of these are women. The major host countries are Turkey, Uganda, Pakistan and Germany. […]

Open the door to women fleeing war and oppression