The WILPF International resolution supporting the United Nation’s International Decade for People of African Descent recognizes the importance of promoting the human rights of those on the African continent plus the many millions more people of African descent live in other parts of the world.

WILPF branches and at-large members celebrated the second anniversary of the TPNW’s entry into force between January 20th and 23rd, 2023. Read reports and view photos from nine cities where demonstrations were held.
 

Banks keep consolidating their power by extracting interest from people, businesses, governments, and the planet. A new webinar on February 23 examines how the bank credit system undermines peace, equity, and the environment and what we can do about it.

Branches can apply for a grant of $250-$2500 to carry out a project. The next deadline to apply is February 15!

This year’s World Water Day theme is “Accelerating Change” to solve the water and sanitation crisis. Because water affects everyone, we all need to take action.
 

Announcements & Updates: Facebook training on Feb. 7 will teach special strategies to magnify our messaging; “Galentine’s Day” Zoom Party to be held Feb. 13 for the WILPF SMART Facebook group.

Adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism by the United Nations would be the wrong way to fight hatred toward Jews. ACT NOW to prevent this from happening!

Announcements & Updates: Virtual “Gathering” to be held in Summer 2023; Encouraging WILPF members to join and use WILPF SMART on Facebook; Jane Addams Branch members are not at-large but part of WILPF US’s virtual branch!

Our CSW Programs coming up in March 2023 are a way for WILPF US to expand access to the UN among our membership and they give us the opportunity to advocate on behalf of WILPF.

WILPF US President Darien De Lu signed a Proclamation proclaiming January 21^st, the infamous day of the 2010 Supreme Court’s catastrophic Citizens United decision, as Jim Allison Day in WILPF and requests every member and branch honor Jim’s activism and contributions by taking action.