Publications
The following is a list of Reaching Critical Will publications available for download in PDF.
Response to the draft elements for a political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas
WILPF published comments and suggestions in response to draft elements for a political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, circulated by the government of Ireland in January 2020.
Recommendations for a political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas
As a contribution to the diplomatic process to address humanitarian harm from the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, WILPF has published these recommendations for the development of a political declaration.
We Are Still Here: Mosulite Women 500 Days After the Conclusion of the Coalition Military Operation
WILPF has released a comprehensive report about the gendered impacts of military operations in Mosul, Iraq.
First Committee briefing book 2019
Published ahead of the 2019 UN General Assembly First Committee, this briefing book highlights a number of critical disarmament topics and suggests how governments can achieve progress.
Assuring destruction forever: 2019 edition
This updated study explores the ongoing and planned nuclear weapon modernisation programmes in China, France, India, Israel, Pakistan, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
2019 NPT briefing book
Published in advance of the 2019 Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee, this briefing book provides an overview of the current state of play and the critical issues ahead for this review cycle.
A WILPF Guide to Killer Robots
Reaching Critical Will is pleased to have published a new resource guide for the WILPF network about autonomous weapon systems, also known as killer robots.
First Committee briefing book 2018
Published ahead of the 2018 UN General Assembly First Committee, this briefing book highlights a number of critical disarmament topics and suggests how governments can achieve progress.
Assuring destruction forever: 2018 edition
This updated study explores the ongoing and planned nuclear weapon modernisation programmes in China, France, India, Israel, Pakistan, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The nuclear weapon ban treaty: a resource guide for WILPF
Reaching Critical Will is pleased to have published a new resource guide for the WILPF network about the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
2018 NPT Briefing Book
Published in advance of the 2018 Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee, this briefing book provides an overview of the current state of play and the critical issues ahead for this review cycle.
The humanitarian impact of drones
This study examines various humanitarian impacts of the use of armed drones from a number of different perspectives and regions.
Remote warfare and sexual violence in Djibouti
This report looks at possible connections between foreign military bases and sexual violence in the East African country of Djibouti.
Preventing gender-based violence through effective Arms Trade Treaty implementation
This briefing paper provides tools and guidelines for effective implementation of the gender-based violence provisions of the Arms Trade Treaty.
First Committee briefing book 2017
Published ahead of the 2017 UN General Assembly First Committee, this briefing book highlights a number of critical disarmament topics and suggests how governments can achieve progress.
Banning nuclear weapons: prohibitions for a nuclear weapon ban treaty
This discussion paper outlines Reaching Critical Will’s view of important prohibitions for a treaty banning nuclear weapons.
2017 NPT briefing book
Published in advance of the 2017 Non-Proliferation Treaty Preparatory Committee, this briefing book provides an overview of the current state of play and the critical issues ahead for this review cycle.
Assuring destruction forever: 2017 edition
This updated study explores the ongoing and planned nuclear weapon modernisation programmes in China, France, India, Israel, Pakistan, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Banning nuclear weapons: principles and elements for a legally binding instrument
This discussion paper outlines Reaching Critical Will’s view of important principles, prohibitions, and positive obligations for a treaty banning nuclear weapons.