Announcements from WILPF US President, Darien De Lu
News
The United Nations 29th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change meets from November 11 to 22. International WILPF and the Environmental Working Group have a small delegation attending COP 29
Gloria McMillan organized Jane Addams event at University of Arizona with students on campus for Halloween presenting a fresh perspective on Jane Addams’ life beyond women’s suffrage.
Presidential Collaboration helps elevate branch issues to national WILPF attention: See our inaugural edition, Fund Schools First: Calling for a Commitment to the Future
While we are unhappy with the results of the general election, let’s not let that lead to inaction. We must continue organizing events, collaborating with sister peace organizations, and pressuring Congress to reduce the massive military budget. “I’m not going to start wars, I’m going to stop wars,” declared Republican U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump in his victory speech on November 6th. Let’s hold him to this declaration and remind him of it at every opportunity.
WILPF Bylaws shape our mission and operations. This year’s ballot features record Board candidates and five amendments—some clarifying practices, others strengthening leadership and commitment. Your vote helps define our future.
In anticipation of the 2024 election, WILPF San Jose member Rev. Rowan Fairgrove offered a two-part talk about the history of women's suffrage in America. As always, our monthly meeting videos are posted to our YouTube channel and are included here. Also, The PowerPoint presentations for these talks are available to WILPF chapters that may wish to use them as a basis for their own programming.
- Apply Now: WILPF US opening for U.S. Section WILPF International Advisory Board Member Alternate
- Now there’s a new reason to get active with a national WILPF committee!
- WILPF Branches – Be part of the new collaboration initiative!
Evelyn Wulfkuhle, owner of Harvey’s restaurant, chose to display a sign because “Violence is never the solution. While it can be an effective tool for gaining control and war, it fundamentally disrupts the grounding necessary for sustaining a peaceful future.”
In 2025, WILPF will celebrate 110 years of its strong peace and justice work. Let’s celebrate regionally, in person and virtually, and get to know more people with similar values! Let’s make plans to tackle the problems in our regions! Contact branch leaders and Jane Addams at-large members to find organizers to plan a conference on topics of concern in your region.