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Less autonomy. More humanity.

Technology should be used to empower all people, not to reduce us.

Stop Killer Robots calls for new international law on autonomy in weapons systems to ensure human control in the use of force.

Why we exist

Stop Killer Robots

Technology should be used to empower all people, not to reduce us – to stereotypes, labels, objects, or just a pattern of 1’s and 0’s. With growing digital dehumanisation, the Stop Killer Robots coalition works to ensure human control in the use of force. Our campaign calls for new international law on autonomy in weapons systems.

Formed in October 2012 and publicly launched in 2013, we operate globally with 250+ member organisations. A united voice with national, regional and international affect. We are a vibrant, inclusive team driving change to protect our shared humanity for the future.

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The issues

Emerging tech and artificial intelligence

From smart homes and targeted advertising to the use of robot dogs by police enforcement, artificial intelligence technologies and automated decision-making are now playing a significant role in our lives.

Problems with autonomous weapons

Autonomy in weapons systems is a profoundly human problem. Killer robots change the relationship between people and technology by handing over life and death decision-making to machines.

Digital dehumanisation

Digital dehumanisation is a process where humans are reduced to data, which is then used to make decisions and/or take actions that negatively affects their lives.

  • 274+

    Member organisations

  • 20,000+

    Petitions signed

  • 150+

    Parliamentary pledge signatories

  • 70

    Countries represented worldwide

Proudly supported by

Stop Killer Robots is led by our Steering Committee of NGOs drawn from its membership; it's the campaign's principal leadership and decision-making body.
Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch

Amnesty International

Amnesty International

Article 36

Article 36

ICRAC

ICRAC

Mines Action Canada

Mines Action Canada

PAX

PAX

SEHLAC

SEHLAC

Cultural Youth Movement Education Foundation (CYMEF)

Cultural Youth Movement Education Foundation (CYMEF)

Protection

Protection

Making a difference

Raising awareness and building stigma on autonomous weapons

Demonstrating research & policy expertise

Strengthening mobilisation & engagement