Ursala Knudsen-Latta
@ursalakl.bsky.social
Alaskan. Legislative Director for Peacebuilding Policy
@quakerlobby.bsky.social
@quakerlobby.bsky.social
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Investing in peacebuilding *works* to stop wars and create a safer, more prosperous world.
Congress must reverse Pres. Trump's devastating aid cuts that are causing preventable deaths and conflicts around the globe. ⬇️
Congress must reverse Pres. Trump's devastating aid cuts that are causing preventable deaths and conflicts around the globe. ⬇️
February 23, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Investing in peacebuilding *works* to stop wars and create a safer, more prosperous world.
Congress must reverse Pres. Trump's devastating aid cuts that are causing preventable deaths and conflicts around the globe. ⬇️
Congress must reverse Pres. Trump's devastating aid cuts that are causing preventable deaths and conflicts around the globe. ⬇️
Reposted by Ursala Knudsen-Latta
"Sowing seeds of terror for generations to come."
As FCNL's @ursalakl.bsky.social told Responsible Statecraft, the humanitarian impacts of cluster munitions "vastly outweigh any possible tactical benefit that they provide."
Congress must oppose the purchase of these immoral weapons.
As FCNL's @ursalakl.bsky.social told Responsible Statecraft, the humanitarian impacts of cluster munitions "vastly outweigh any possible tactical benefit that they provide."
Congress must oppose the purchase of these immoral weapons.
New US cluster bombs pose ‘severe, foreseeable dangers’
Critics say Washington should walk away from a $210 million contract for Israeli-made weapons
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February 19, 2026 at 4:07 PM
"Sowing seeds of terror for generations to come."
As FCNL's @ursalakl.bsky.social told Responsible Statecraft, the humanitarian impacts of cluster munitions "vastly outweigh any possible tactical benefit that they provide."
Congress must oppose the purchase of these immoral weapons.
As FCNL's @ursalakl.bsky.social told Responsible Statecraft, the humanitarian impacts of cluster munitions "vastly outweigh any possible tactical benefit that they provide."
Congress must oppose the purchase of these immoral weapons.
Reposted by Ursala Knudsen-Latta
Did you know? Children, not soldiers, are often the victims of landmines and cluster munitions.
Rep. Sara Jacobs and Rep. Jim McGovern breakdown why the U.S. must lead in the global effort to ban these immoral, indiscriminate weapons. 🧵👇
Rep. Sara Jacobs and Rep. Jim McGovern breakdown why the U.S. must lead in the global effort to ban these immoral, indiscriminate weapons. 🧵👇
December 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Did you know? Children, not soldiers, are often the victims of landmines and cluster munitions.
Rep. Sara Jacobs and Rep. Jim McGovern breakdown why the U.S. must lead in the global effort to ban these immoral, indiscriminate weapons. 🧵👇
Rep. Sara Jacobs and Rep. Jim McGovern breakdown why the U.S. must lead in the global effort to ban these immoral, indiscriminate weapons. 🧵👇
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🚨The House is set to vote tonight & tomorrow on a bill with life-or-death consequences for millions of the world's most vulnerable people.
Lawmakers need to hear from us! Please take a few minutes to urge your Rep to reject DOGE's senseless cuts and defend life-saving aid ⬇️
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Lawmakers need to hear from us! Please take a few minutes to urge your Rep to reject DOGE's senseless cuts and defend life-saving aid ⬇️
buff.ly/zDkKp43
June 11, 2025 at 4:34 PM
🚨The House is set to vote tonight & tomorrow on a bill with life-or-death consequences for millions of the world's most vulnerable people.
Lawmakers need to hear from us! Please take a few minutes to urge your Rep to reject DOGE's senseless cuts and defend life-saving aid ⬇️
buff.ly/zDkKp43
Lawmakers need to hear from us! Please take a few minutes to urge your Rep to reject DOGE's senseless cuts and defend life-saving aid ⬇️
buff.ly/zDkKp43
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👏 🕊️ Shout to our friends at the Minnesota Peace Project raising awareness about the impact of investing in peace around the globe!
www.kttc.com/video/2025/0...
www.kttc.com/video/2025/0...
April 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
👏 🕊️ Shout to our friends at the Minnesota Peace Project raising awareness about the impact of investing in peace around the globe!
www.kttc.com/video/2025/0...
www.kttc.com/video/2025/0...
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Look at that.. the last remaining signatory to the Mine Ban Treaty who had not yet ratified has now done so. 📣 The Marshall Islands joins the Mine Ban Treaty (will be fully bound on Sept 1). This is a hopeful day for humanitarian disarmament @minefreeworld.bsky.social treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat...
March 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Look at that.. the last remaining signatory to the Mine Ban Treaty who had not yet ratified has now done so. 📣 The Marshall Islands joins the Mine Ban Treaty (will be fully bound on Sept 1). This is a hopeful day for humanitarian disarmament @minefreeworld.bsky.social treaties.un.org/doc/Publicat...
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#GoodNews for the laws of war as the Marshall Islands follows thru on its pledge to ratify the 1997 treaty banning antipersonnel landmines. 165 states are now on board the Mine Ban Treaty. @minefreeworld.bsky.social @hrw.org
March 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
#GoodNews for the laws of war as the Marshall Islands follows thru on its pledge to ratify the 1997 treaty banning antipersonnel landmines. 165 states are now on board the Mine Ban Treaty. @minefreeworld.bsky.social @hrw.org
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"With an average of 15 casualties a day worldwide from the explosive remnants of war – about half of which are children – these [mine] clearance efforts are critical to saving lives."
www.banminesusa.org/news/2025/01...
www.banminesusa.org/news/2025/01...
U.S. Campaign expresses deep concern over suspension of funds for mine clearance and victim assistance
www.banminesusa.org
January 29, 2025 at 9:35 PM
"With an average of 15 casualties a day worldwide from the explosive remnants of war – about half of which are children – these [mine] clearance efforts are critical to saving lives."
www.banminesusa.org/news/2025/01...
www.banminesusa.org/news/2025/01...
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The U.S. government bears responsibility for addressing the humanitarian consequences of the wars that it has waged & supported. Important views from Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam on the suspension of mine clearance funding: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/w...
U.S. Move to Suspend Mine Clearing Funds Alarms Vietnam
Large swaths of land in Southeast Asia are littered with unexploded bombs dropped by American forces during the Vietnam War.
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The U.S. government bears responsibility for addressing the humanitarian consequences of the wars that it has waged & supported. Important views from Cambodia, Laos & Vietnam on the suspension of mine clearance funding: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/w...
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US Campaign to Ban Landmines condemns second announced US transfer of landmines to Ukraine
www.banminesusa.org/news/2024/12...
attn: @marywareham.bsky.social @ursalakl.bsky.social @jeffabramson.bsky.social @armscontrolnow.bsky.social @cipolicy.bsky.social
www.banminesusa.org/news/2024/12...
attn: @marywareham.bsky.social @ursalakl.bsky.social @jeffabramson.bsky.social @armscontrolnow.bsky.social @cipolicy.bsky.social
U.S. Campaign Condemns Second Transfer of Antipersonnel Landmines in Less than Two Weeks
www.banminesusa.org
December 3, 2024 at 5:39 PM
US Campaign to Ban Landmines condemns second announced US transfer of landmines to Ukraine
www.banminesusa.org/news/2024/12...
attn: @marywareham.bsky.social @ursalakl.bsky.social @jeffabramson.bsky.social @armscontrolnow.bsky.social @cipolicy.bsky.social
www.banminesusa.org/news/2024/12...
attn: @marywareham.bsky.social @ursalakl.bsky.social @jeffabramson.bsky.social @armscontrolnow.bsky.social @cipolicy.bsky.social