A full list of STWR’s publications as well as related news, articles and blogs can be found below.
The WTO’s own policies have caused its existential crisis, which the COVID-19 crisis only amplified
News / 30th April 2021Over 200 organisations from 67 countries call for the transformation of the WTO into a completely new framework for international trade that is fit for the 21st century – which means it puts people and the planet first.
World military spending rises to a hefty $2.0 trillion despite UN pleas for cutbacks
Article / 30th April 2021The latest figures of rising arms expenditures by some of the big powers makes a mockery of the UN’s longstanding pleas for cutbacks and diversion of funds from the military into sustainable development.
The G7 must act to end ‘vaccine apartheid’ or everyone in the world will suffer
Blog / 28th April 2021The pandemic has uncovered unpalatable truths about global injustices and inequalities. We are challenged to see health as a universal common good, not a benefit that can be cultivated for a privileged few.
NGOs urge rethink over military spending
Blog / 26th April 2021UK campaigning organisations are urging the government to rethink its military spending decisions in the light of the pandemic and the climate emergency.
Governments should give single day's military spending to fight hunger
News / 21st April 2021Aid organisations call on governments to give a single day’s military spending to fight hunger. Only 26 hours of global military spending is enough to cover the $5.5 billion needed to help most at risk.