The rising number of armed conflicts around the world

The absence of women during conflict resolution and peace negotiations

The struggle for survival of the highest numbers of refugees ever, worldwide (most of whom are women and children)

Multi-national organisations exerting too much influence over our everyday lives, for example by exploiting workers, increasing the wealth gap between the Global North and South, and degrading the environment

Increasing environmental effects of armed conflicts

Billions spent on building and maintaining weapon systems and facilities when millions of people in the UK and worldwide lack healthcare, education, social services, food, water and housing