News

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - 18:14

The UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women urges the U.S. to adhere to its Convention and agree to protect the sexual and reproductive rights of Americans. Cuba has shown that advancing the human rights of women, families, and all people, is possible! 

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 - 18:13

We remember the inspiring lives of WILPF members Edith Bell, Miriam Thompson, and Lucy Nichol. We are grateful for their important contributions to WILPF and their legacies as activists for justice and equity in their communities and beyond.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 04:50

Money, Women and Democracy meeting will address housing inequity; DISARM Committee plans to celebrate the anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing– how will your Branch honor the day with a tradition of peace? Join the Advancing Human Rights committee and help move forward initiatives for racial justice! WILPFers gather to celebrate the re-start of the WILPF DC Branch, and more Committee Updates! 
 

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 04:37

Martha Hunt traveled from Humboldt County, California to Washington DC for the Poor People’s Campaign Rally on June 18th, and shares her experience of meeting WILPFers from around the U.S., attending a board meeting, and more! 

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 - 04:29

Washington, D.C.- On June 22, five members of Congress gathered at a press conference in front of the Capitol. Each called on the United States government to sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). 
 

Monday, July 11, 2022 - 18:55

Earth Democracy plans exciting panel discussions as part of the WILPF International Congress! Tune in to watch our conversations during the week of July 18th-22nd on Environmental Peace and Justice, a Feminist Perspective on Sanctions, and Climate Justice, Women and Peace. 

Monday, July 11, 2022 - 18:44

Judy Adams and Cherrill Spencer set up tables, handed out flyers, and sparked conversation at Farmers Markets in various towns to protest the war in Ukraine and bring attention to WILPF’s DISARM and anti-war efforts. They greeted market shoppers with informative flyers and made personal connections while raising awareness and taking a stand for peace. 

Monday, July 11, 2022 - 18:17

WILPF Phoenix plans a thoughtful day of remembrance and activism for the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, to be held on August 9th. Together WILPFers will learn more about this historic event, hear stories from survivors, and make anti-nuclear war petitions to distribute along with beautiful Japanese peace cranes. 

Monday, July 11, 2022 - 13:30

The DISARM Committee offers ideas for ways Branches and individuals can honor the 77th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Read on for other news including National Defense Authorization Act amendments, and steps to take to oppose the “People Over Pentagon” Act. 

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 07:29

PPC Rally Viewing Party 6/18, actions to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, WILPF International upcoming Congress, changes to Before/After meetings, and Committee updates

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