International Union of Scientists
The International Union of Scientists (IUS), Scientists Against Militarism and the Destructive Use of Science and Technology.
IUS brings together scientists from around the world who refuse to stay silent in the face of atrocities like the genocide in Palestine. We stand united against the weaponization of science and technology for war, authoritarianism, and the dehumanization of life. As scientists, we recognize that our scientific and technological research holds power and influence. We believe science is not morally neutral. It is inseparable from the social and political contexts in which it operates. Our work can either serve humanity or contribute to its downfall—and we choose to stand for humanity.
“To oppose militarism in all its manifestations will hopefully become a dominant preoccupation of scientists and others, indeed for everyone with a global conscience, to motivate them to feel that they must act responsibly in light of such developments that cloud the present and pose dire threats for the future.”
– Richard A Falk