Publications
The following is a list of Reaching Critical Will publications available for download in PDF.
Programming action: observations from small arms control for cyber peace
This briefing paper explores observations from the UN Programme of Action on small arms and light weapons process that can be applied to the growing calls for a programme of action on state behaviour in cyberspace.
Feminist perspectives on autonomous weapon systems
This paper series provides feminist analyses of particular problems posed by the development and potential use of autonomous weapon systems.
Locked out during lockdown: an analysis of the UN system during COVID-19
The report provides an overview of the impact of the COVID-19-related changes in process and procedure at the United Nations, particularly in terms of transparency and accessibility to civil society.
First Committee briefing book 2020
Published ahead of the 2020 UN General Assembly First Committee, this briefing book highlights a number of critical disarmament topics and suggests how governments can achieve progress on them.
Assuring destruction forever: 2020 edition
This updated study explores the ongoing and planned nuclear weapon modernisation programmes in China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, France, India, Israel, Pakistan, Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Why gender matters in international cyber security
WILPF and the Association for Progressive Communications have co-authored a new report looking at why and how gender matters in international cyber peace and security.
Remarks on the draft political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas
WILPF has published reflections and suggestions in response to the draft political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, circulated by the government of Ireland in March 2020.
2020 NPT briefing book
Published in advance of the 2020 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, this briefing book provides an overview of critical issues and offers recommendations to governments for the Review Conference and beyond.
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.