World Beyond War, which has been endorsed by WILPF US, WILPF International and several WILPF sections, has recently published A Global Security System: An Alternative to War.
During the WILPF 100th Anniversary Congress, copies were given to each WILPF section as well as notables Mairead Maguire, Jody Williams, Madeleine Rees and Amy Goodman. This publication is the first effort of World Beyond War to describe an alternative security system to replace the war system that we have now.
World Beyond War wants as many people as possible to read A Global Security System and provide feedback. World Beyond War is collecting this feedback to be incorporated into what they hope to be annual revisions as the plan is developed and refined. WILPF members will note many parallels between this publication and the WILPF Manifesto. WILPF is particularly encouraged to provide input regarding the role of patriarchy in war and militarism.
The new International Disarm Committee will be following up with the WILPF sections to gather their thoughts and input. The WILPF US Disarm/End Wars Committee urges all WILPF members to read A Global Security System, which is available to download for free on the World Beyond War websiteor can be purchased for $60 for ten copies including shipping.
Contact: Leah Bolger, leahbolger@comcast.net or 541-207-7761
Photo: Leah Bolger presents a copy of A Global Security System: An Alternative to War to Nobel Laureate Mairead Maguire. Photo was taken at The Hague by Jodie Evans on Leah’s iPhone
