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Monday, November 1, 2021 - 10:36

COP 26 – The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference is the last chance for countries to commit to action by 2030 to head off catastrophic climate breakdown and disastrous consequences for people and the planet.  Read more. By: N. Price. 
 

Monday, November 1, 2021 - 09:03

The Cape Cod branch took part in the fifth annual Unity Day in Hyannis, MA on August 6th. Combined with the Hiroshima bombing event, visitors received a peace crane and teachers were offered a “Great Day” poster. Learn more about the speakers and activities of this event. By: E. Muniz. 

Monday, November 1, 2021 - 08:51

November is an important month for making the Transgender community more visible. November 13th to 19th is Transgender Awareness Week followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on November 20th. By: N. Abeleda.

Sunday, October 31, 2021 - 17:25

We are introduced to Shaqued Morag, who is Paving the Way for Women's Inclusion in Palestinian and Israeli Peacebuilding. Join Orly Benaroch Light, from WILPF San Diego in an interview with Morag to learn about the work she does. By: O. Benaroch Light. 

Sunday, October 31, 2021 - 17:21

Learn about Sylvia’s personal story of resilience and how her tattoo symbolizes her love for climate justice and Mother Earth. By: S. Metzler. 

Sunday, October 31, 2021 - 14:06

Alex Saab is a Venezuelan diplomat who was removed by force by the Cabo Verde police at the insistence of the United States government, although no crime had been committed and no arrest warrant existed. By: L Villagomez Reeves.

Sunday, October 31, 2021 - 13:57

Read more about the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (the COP26 Summit) and how Maine is impacted by warming. Check out the COP26 petition and learn more about the connections between Military & Warning. By: C. DeTroy and M. Spiess.

Monday, October 4, 2021 - 06:33

Board Elections

For WILPF US members only 
Deadlines for 2021 Board elections near!
Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Run for the WILPF US national Board this fall!
See details and more information on the the Elections webpage.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 09:12

Updates about what is going on with WILPF committees and current events within WILPF US.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 08:54

In part 1, I introduced the distinction between “inner” work – addressing the personal awareness, attitudes, and unconscious biases of WILPF members – and “outer” work – addressing race-related injustices in education, employment, the law, etc. Now in part 2, I’ll elaborate more on these two aspects of anti-racism activism.  By: D. De Lu.

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