The Des Moines Branch advocated for “No Mow May” as a response to the dwindling count of pollinators. The effort quickly gained support and led to publicity and a City Proclamation.
Updates
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - 05:42
Over four Thursday mornings in May, WILPF’s Women, Money & Democracy Committee (W$D) co-hosted with Alliance For Just Money (AFJM) a lively study group of twelve who dove deeper into the Future in Our Pockets webinar (FiOP).
Thursday, May 25, 2023 - 07:42
Juneteenth is Monday, June 19: Attend an event and share info about WILPF US! If you don’t live in a state that recognizes it, consider an action, LTE campaign, or another public education method to call for your state to make Juneteenth a holiday.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 08:12
Announcements & Updates: WILPF US lacks sufficient individuals volunteering in a number of crucial organizational roles – can you step up to help with defined and limited tasks, and/or recruit others who can?; Join actions on June 25 to remove Cuba from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list; Boston WILPF thanks 99-year-old Marcella Garber Katz for her generous gift to continue her inspiring work for peace!
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 07:34
Save the dates! Three important peace events are happening in June and July: The International Summit for Peace in Ukraine on June 10-11, the 24-hour Peace Wave 2023 on July 8-9, and Global Women for Peace Against NATO on July 7-9.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 07:23
The US Farm Bill is being drafted right now. In its current form, it is “a consequential step backward for market access, fair competition, climate resilience, equity, and food security.” Learn more and take action for a better bill.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 07:15
There’s a new branch in WILPF US: the “Miami Mujeres”! It was started by high school sophomore Eva Egozi who discovered WILPF after she became increasingly interested in observing policy changes and violence in the world through a feminist lens.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 07:12
“Peace begins at home” is the theme and motto of a new issue committee formed in the WILPF-US section for survivors of domestic abuse and all WILPF members who want to join with us in sisterhood and allyship. Two of our goals are to build networks and to advocate for legal reform.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 06:18
Marguerite Adelman’s one-hour Zoom presentation for the Jane Addams Branch on PFAS “forever chemicals” is now available on the WILPF US YouTube channel. Discover research tools to find out about PFAS in your own communities or request your own tailored presentation.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 06:13
Even after many actions to influence the international community to consider next steps on nuclear disarmament, the G7 statement was just a restatement of the status quo. We must double our efforts to get more co-sponsors for the Norton Bill and support the “Localities and Legislators” coalition.
