Progress Report: Weapons Companies in Education
Our new report shows significant progress, growing momentum - and challenges ahead.
Category Good News
Good news – education programs and campaigns we like!
TFP joins global call for disarmament education
Our call for greater focus, investment on youth participation in disarmament is delivered to the UN.
Federal initiatives under scrutiny
TFP has worked with the federal Greens to scrutinise the Schools Pathways Program.
TfP Welcomes ACT veto on Northrop Grumman
The ACT govt acknowledges that weapons company programs are controversial.
New Action Targets Science and Engineering Challenge
Teachers, families launch action after Uni Newcastle refuses to engage.
TFP on Hope FM
We spoke with Hope FM about the issue of weapons companies in schools.
Canterbury-Bankstown takes a stand on weapons
The Canterbury-Bankstown Teachers Association has passed a motion encouraging its members to “refuse to refer students to any program that is sponsored by weapons manufacturing corporations, and to refuse to promote them.” The motion further calls on the NSW Education…
National ban and boycott: NYSF
Teachers for Peace, Medical Association for Prevention of War, and Teachers and School Staff for Palestine call on teachers, students, and families to join a national ban and boycott of the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF). NYSF has a long…
AEU Rejects Militarisation
The AEU reiterates its opposition to the narrowing of STEM education due to the influence of weapons companies.
AEU Vic Resolution: Educating for Peace
The Australian Education Union reiterates and strengthens its longstanding commitment to peace.