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- “Peace is / Peace is Not” CampaignExposing the Administration’s Dangerous Framing In 2025, “peace” has been reduced to a political buzzword. President Trump aspires to be seen as a peacemaker—boasting about ending wars—yet his administration continues enabling and waging aggressive military campaigns in Gaza, Iran, and beyond, whil… Updates
- WILPFers Say “No Kings” Among Crowds of Thousands at National Day of ActionSacramento Raging Grannies are Popular with Crowd at No Kings Rally Ellen Schwartz WILPF Sacramento CA Branch Singing as part of the Sacramento Raging Grannies, Sacramento WILPFers added their voices at the No Kings Rally on the grounds of the State Capitol. The Raging Grannies sang two set… BranchesUpdatesDemocracyProtests
- Palestinian Activist Discusses Gaza Genocide and the Path to Solidarity with Young WILPF US“We are controlled. Our education is controlled. Our border is controlled. ... In the West Bank, they are controlling everything. They don’t need to bomb us because they’re controlling us.” –Mohammad Shraim, Bosnian-Palestinian activist Palestinian activist Mohammad Shraim spoke to members of Young… UpdatesIsraelGazaGenocideIndigenous RightsPalestineHuman Rights
- Empowering Voices: Campus WILPF Hosts Cultural Showcase at University of ArizonaWILPF's University of Arizona campus "twig" met on Oct. 17 at the Little Chapel of All Nations on the university's campus. Our guest speaker was Lynn Norris, who talked about the cultures behind the various arts and crafts she brought. Everyone enjoyed the stories of the vibrant individuals behind t… Branches
- From the Screen to the Nobel Committee: DISARM/End Wars Committee Calls for True Peace and an End to Nuclear Weapons"A House of Dynamite" Film Highlights the Dangers of Nuclear Weapons "A House of Dynamite," the gripping new thriller directed by Academy Award-winner Kathryn Bigelow, explores the potential consequences if our political and military leaders were suddenly alerted to an intercontinental ballistic mi… DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeWars and Militarism
- From MLK to COP 30: The Fight for Climate Justice Demands a Revolution of Values and Urgent ActionAt the No Kings gathering near the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Bernie Sanders proclaimed, "This is just the beginning. When we stand united, we will create the kind of nation that you and I know we can become—a nation devoted to freedom, justice, and democracy." As Sanders spoke, I was reminded of … Earth DemocracyUpdatesClimate CrisisEnergyClimate Change
- Activist Care Corner"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare." -Audre Lorde Amidst our actions for peace and justice, we must also ensure that we are caring for ourselves and our communities. These times call for radical ways of caring. But "radical" d… Updates
- Detroit Branch Honors Jane Addams’s Legacy with Annual Donation of Children’s Books Promoting PeaceWILPF's Detroit branch continued its annual donation of Jane Addams Peace Association award–winning books to the children's department of the Detroit Main Library. WILPF members presented six titles, including Safiyyah's War, by Hiba Noor Khan, to librarians Susie Hartings and Halima Davis on Jane A… BranchesEducation
- A Report from Venezuela: “Waiting for the Invasion”The US has deployed eight warships, a nuclear submarine, and ten F-35 fighter jets to the Caribbean. The US government claims that this action aims to combat drug trafficking in Venezuela. Additionally, Trump has authorized CIA attacks within the country. As of Oct. 15, the US has attacked five sma… Cuba and the Bolivarian AllianceLatin AmericaWars and MilitarismHuman Rights
- Mexico Under Sheinbaum: An Evolving Role in International RelationsMexico, under the leadership of President Claudia Sheinbaum, is actively shaping its international relationships, often asserting its sovereignty in ways that challenge traditional Western alignments. Sheinbaum is emerging as a "peace president," risking her political standing by defying long-standi… UpdatesLatin America
- The Unseen Toll on Gaza’s Children: A Call for US Accountability and Healing for Child AmputeesWhen I went to Gaza, I saw young children everywhere. They were smiling and had bright eyes. I loved them. Now, I am in pain and mourning, so I wrote these little notes to contribute my small part amidst the violence that continues. The war in the Gaza Strip has taken an unconscionable toll on chil… Middle East Peace & Justice ActionUpdatesIsraelGazaGenocideIndigenous RightsPalestineHuman Rights
- The Bully You Can’t Escape: Domestic Terrorism at HomeThe Domestic Prisoners of War Committee (DPoW) of the US section of WILPF is dedicated to highlighting the connections between domestic violence and abuse and war. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which takes place in October in the US, we want to remind everyone that peace start… Domestic Prisoners of War (DPoW)Wars and Militarism
- Love & Legacy: Día de los Muertos"Love & Legacy" is an essay series that explores how different cultures commemorate loss and death, transforming mourning into celebration and legacy, and turning that legacy into activism. We invite you to carry the legacy forward by honoring someone special through donations or bequests to WIL… Leadership
- WILPF US repudiates the selection of María Corina Machado for the Nobel Peace PrizeView this statement as a PDF file. 20 October 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Committee Norwegian Nobel Institute Henrik Ibsens gate 51, 0255 Oslo, Norway Re: Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Dear Committee Members, Jane Addams co-founded the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom in 1915 and was i… Cuba and the Bolivarian AllianceUpdatesVenezuelaLatin AmericaUS Imperialism
- Standing with Immigrant Communities: WILPF’s Local Activism Against ICEWILPF San Jose Member Attends Vigil for People Disappeared by ICE Rev. Rowan Fairgrove, WILPF CA San Jose Branch Rev. Rowan Fairgrove, treasurer of WILPF San Jose, attended a prayer vigil with the mothers, grandmothers, and godmothers of the disappeared at the ICE office in San Francisco on … BranchesLatin AmericaPoliceIndigenous RightsRacismImmigrationHuman RightsProtestsPolice Abuse
- University of Arizona Sprouts a Campus WILPF “Twig”Our WILPF US Tucson branch is excited to establish a lively and international "twig" at the University of Arizona. This flagship campus branch will provide helpful tips and tricks as we navigate the challenges and successes of starting a group that connects with younger generations—who often come fr… Branches
- Sacramento Branch Gears Up in 2025 with Activism and In-Person Branch MeetingThis year has been a big one so far for the Sacramento branch of WILPF. After a hiatus of several years regarding the atomic bombing commemorations on Aug. 6 and 9, and following the branch's previous involvement with Sacramento's annual August Peace Event, the branch engaged in a "Hiroshima Shadow … Branches
- White House Peace Vigil, ANA Fall Meeting, and Move the Money Campaign: DISARM/End Wars Committee UpdatesOn Sept. 19, 2025, the Washington Post published an article titled "The White House Peace Vigil, after standing for decades, is dismantled." Written by Marissa Lang, the article stated: "...The peace vigil was dismantled nearly two weeks after President Donald Trump ordered: 'Take it down. Take it … DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeWars and MilitarismProtests
- You’re Not Failing at Money—Money is Failing You: Two Resources for a New EconomyIt is crucial to understand and debunk the dangerous myths of money creation and the privateer "Federal" Reserve. Advocating for various forms of public money could play a major role in saving our planet. Two recent presentations available on YouTube help clarify how our exploitative money system i… Women, Money & DemocracyClass StruggleWars and MilitarismNew EconomyCapitalism
- Join the Global Call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty: Safe, Renewable Energy for All!The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place from Nov. 10 to 21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. Delegates from 198 countries that have signed and ratified the UNFCCC will attend, along with representatives from non-governm… Earth DemocracyClimate CrisisEnergyClimate ChangeEnvironment
