News

Friday, October 2, 2020 - 09:16

In her fearless and inspiring efforts on behalf of equity, equality, and the rights of women, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg epitomized the values and aspirations common to many of us in WILPF. By J. Doyle.

Friday, October 2, 2020 - 09:02

Cape Cod Branch member Alycia Davis, 71, has written a thank you letter to all WILPF members and shared two books she has created.

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - 06:12

Women on the Frontlines
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Federation of Cuban Women on a September 20 webinar. 

Monday, September 7, 2020 - 06:28

WILPF US Board’s ‘Call for Peace’ includes a permanent extension of the UN’s Global Ceasefire and a 50% cut in total military spending; join AHR’s first Thursday meetings to help plan next steps; W$D is finalizing a toolkit on funding innovative local projects you care about through public banking.

Monday, September 7, 2020 - 06:17

Burlington celebrates Women’s Suffrage Centennial, Pittsburgh Branch remembers Hiroshima with protest, and Palo Alto shares three videos, including Menlo Park paper cranes display. 

Monday, September 7, 2020 - 06:05

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Federation of Cuban Women on a September 20 webinar. Speakers include Ana Silvia Rodriguez, Cuban Ambassador to the UN, and Gretel Marante Rossett from the FMC! By C. Domingo.

Monday, September 7, 2020 - 05:47

The harsh blockade in Gaza, backed by the US, has been a humanitarian catastrophe. Act now to call for an end to Israeli bombings, resuming negotiations for peace, and making the Middle East a Weapons of Mass Destruction Free Zone. By T. Campanella-Cook, E. Rosser, and O. Hugonot Haber.

Saturday, September 5, 2020 - 09:44

The Disarm Committee’s series of Zoom webinars tied to the 75th anniversaries of the UN and the use of nuclear weapons are all watchable. Still to come: Alice Slater on September 20 and Ray Acheson on October 22. By E. Thomas and R. Lloyd.

Friday, September 4, 2020 - 12:49

There has never been a better time to join the Jane Addams Branch! Any WILPF member who is not in a local branch is welcome. The JA Branch is holding a Movie Night on Sept. 21 and meeting on Sept. 24.

Friday, September 4, 2020 - 12:42

Our 2021 Congress next August will be a dynamic virtual event! We want all branches and at-large members to participate. We’re also looking for applicants for a paid Congress Coordinator position. By D. DeLu.

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