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Why are the US and Israel attacking Iran?

Why is the US-Israeli war on Iran impacting energy prices, what does it mean for people in Iran and beyond?

08 April 2026

Man holds a banner saying 'tax the rich'. He is surrounded by people.

Taxing extreme wealth for fairer, greener societies

The UK government must join global efforts to coordinate wealth taxes and urgently tax those with more than £10 million in assets.

06 June 2025

Israel’s illegal settlements destroy Palestinian homes, lives and rights

Not only is this illegal, systematically violating the rights of the Palestinian people causes devastating harm.

17 April 2025

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A TTIP protest in Strasbourg featuring giant inflatable figures of a 'corporate man' and his 'TTIP attack dog'.

TTIP: A week of victories

John Hilary reflects on an extraordinary few days on both sides of the Atlantic

13 June 2015

Women protest at a May Day Demonstration, with red headbands and flags. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Credit: MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP / Getty Images

Living wage: a global battle

A living wage is a basic entitlement of all working people the world over

13 May 2015

A demonstration to 'Stop TTIP', with a giant inflatable wooden horse and a banner on it that reads "TTIP: The Trojan Treaty".

What is TTIP?

The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

14 April 2015

TTIP and the NHS: don't be fooled by new BBC 'leak'

Rebuttal of the 'reassurance' that the NHS can be protected from the EU-US deal

27 February 2015

A Uniqlo shop front. Photo: Raizel Kiong

The reality behind UNIQLO's corporate social responsibility promises

Excessive overtime, low pay, dangerous working conditions, punitive and oppressive management style

23 February 2015

Mango joins Bangladesh safety agreement – Gap and Asda refusing to sign

Manga was sourcing from the Rana Plaza building where over 1,000 people were killed

15 May 2013

Women’s Day: Not only a day but years of resistance

War on Want today marks International Women’s Day by celebrating generations of women who secured vital rights, as well as supporting their successors battling against oppression and violence in the 21st century. War on Want continues to back women-led organisations and women human rights defenders who believe women are entitled to determine their own destinies and humanity’s future.

08 March 2013