Poster with CND and Stop the War Coalition logos. Text reads: National Demonstration. Peace Talks Now - Stop the War In Ukraine. No to nuclear war - No to the Russian invasion - No to NATO. Saturday, 25th February 2023. 12 noon, Portland Place London. Rally at Trafalgar Square

Join CND's national demonstration to stop the war in Ukraine - Saturday 25 February.?

This week the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists pushed forward the hands of the Doomsday Clock ten seconds, in large part due to the war in Ukraine and Russia's nuclear threats. Now standing at 90 seconds to midnight, this is the closest we have ever been to nuclear war.?

With the invasion approaching its first year, the conflict shows no signs of ending as heavy weapons continue to flow into Ukraine risking further escalation. Join CND and Stop the War Coalition for this urgent demonstration calling for an end to the fighting, an end to the nuclear threats, and for a peaceful solution to the war before it's too late.?

Saturday, 25 February 2023
Assemble 12 noon, Portland Place, London (opposite the BBC)
Let us know you're coming, RSVP here

More information on speakers will be announced on our website. You can help spread the word by sharing the Facebook event. For any queries, please contact [email protected].?

Ahead of the demonstration, the International Peace Bureau is hosting a webinar on Friday, 24 February - one year on from Russia's invasion. It will bring together different voices from around the world to discuss a lasting peace in Ukraine. More information here.

Protesters and police at the Don't Attack Iraq demo, 15 February 2003.

Iraq war protests + 20

On 15 February 2003, peace groups around the world held coordinated protests in over 600 cities to voice their opposition to the imminent US-led invasion of Iraq. In London, over 1 million people took to the streets for a demonstration organised by CND, Stop the War Coalition, and the Muslim Association of Britain.?

To mark the 20th anniversary of these protests, the International Peace Bureau is hosting a series of events on 15 and 16 February 2023 to discuss lessons learned and what can be applied to today's challenges. You can register here.?

CND will also be marking the occasion so keep an eye out on our social media channels for further announcements.?