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- Generations of Peacebuilding: A Call to Giving for the Future Rachel Nagin is a second generation WILPF member who currently serves on the national communications committee. We are delighted to announce our new WILPF-US United Nations Representative, Rachel Nagin. Rachel will work with our current UN Representative, Abigail Ruane, for a smooth transition d… Updates
- International Secretariat UpdatesDear IB members and Sections,There have been many exciting, new developments that the International Secretariat would like to share with you. For the first time ever, WILPF International Secretariat has created an Annual Report providing an overview of the major activities and events of our three pr… Updates
- DISARM/End Wars November 2013 UpdateIn November, as we approach the end of our 2013 campaign to abolish nuclear weapons by 2020, we close with a progress report. We believe we have built solid foundations for our continuing work on ridding our world of these most monstrous and immoral of weapons. We are supporting Mayors for Peace res… Updates
- Working for a Democratic Food SystemBy Mary Hanson Harrison, Des Moines BranchIn our earth, in our bodies and on our plates, the direction of agri-culture is a crucible for determining our ability to survive and thrive on our planet. During the 4th week of October 2013, WILPF Des Moines Branch led the call, with many other organizatio… Updates
- Give Your Feedback on WILPF Proposed Manifesto for the Next 100 Yearsby Cynthia Cockburn (built on Committee work started at Bolivia Congress)WILPF International wants your feedback on this proposed manifesto for WILPF in the next 100 years!* The manifesto was compiled by Cynthia Cockburn and Cynthia’s letter introduces its content and proposed format and asks that y… Updates
- Actions for October 8 and BeyondThe US Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Opening Arguments on Tuesday, Oct. 8th in the case of McCutcheon v the FEC. This case provides the next extension of the Citizens United case, allowing the pro-corporate Court the opportunity to rule in favor of Shaun McCutcheon, an Alabama billionaire who s… Updates
- Bylaws are Our FriendsWILPF US National Board ad hoc Bylaws CommitteeAs WILPF US members come together in various ways, we are looking to define a vision and structure for the future. Two current venues are the regional meetings and the Membership Development Committee conference calls. Another, working along with these … Updates
- September 26: A Great Day for Nuclear DisarmamentBy Carol Urner, DISARM/End Wars with WILPF Reaching Critical WillClick image to be taken to the ican site.On September 26 US President Obama did not attend the United Nations summit on nuclear weapons disarmament as so many in the peace community have been urging him to do. The USA did launch an (un… Updates
- It’s Time to Take Steps That Can Put an End to War!by MacGregor Eddy and Carol Urner, DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeIn the very early hours of Thursday morning, September 26—the very day of the United Nations summit meeting on nuclear disarmament—the Pentagon is scheduled to launch a Minuteman III nuclear missile toward the Marshall Islands. It wil… Updates
- Democracy Convention RecapBy Nancy Price, Earth Democracy Issue Group Member and Emily Busam, WILPF US and Earth Democracy Summer Intern WILPF US co-convened the Earth Democracy Conference at the Democracy Convention, Madison, WI, Aug. 7-11. The major theme was that we need to urgently collaborate nationally and internationa… Updates
- Keep Space for Peace WeekBy Carol Urner, Co-Chair DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeIn September, we are focusing on Keep Space for Peace Week preparations and supplying resources for branches and membership on drones and other action poosibilities October 5 to 12. Our 2013 campaign for abolition of nuclear weapons also contin… Updates
- WILPF Statement on Syriaby Rose Daitsman, Chair, Advancing Human Rights/CEDAW Issue CommitteeThe following is a summary of the statement of the International Board of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom on Syria, Chemical Weapons and Military Intervention released on August 30, 2013. The full statement may b… Updates
- Peace Movers in AfghanistanCalling for Peace: Impressions from our JourneyA visit to Afghanistan in May 2013Every once in a while you find an extremely thoughtful analysis that does justice to the complexities of a very knotty problem. The attached piece, “Calling for Peace: Impressions from our Journey,” is such an analysis.… Updates
- Emerging Leaders’ EssaysThe essays we received in response to a call for emerging WILPF leaders to attend the September retreat, "Renewal, Transformation and Sustainability as We Move Forward to the Next 100 Years" truly moved us. Please take the time to read these essays and get a glimpse into WILPF's future through these… Updates
- August Nuclear Free Future MonthBy Carol Urner, DISARM/End Wars Issue Committee Co-ChairAugust Nuclear Free Future Month is here again. We in WILPF DISARM/Wars Issue Committee are concentrating on our 2013 Campaign for Nuclear Weapons Abolition. We’re working with United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) to develop the Nuclear Free Fut… Updates
- Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards Ceremonyby the Jane Addams Peace AssociationThe Jane Addams Peace Association and Women's International League for Peace and Freedom look forward to seeing you on October 18, 2013 for the 60th Annual Jane Addams Children's Book Awards Ceremony. Speakers include Chair of JACBA, Marianne Baker, and the winnin… Updates
- Participate in a WILPF Committeeby the WILPF Nominating CommitteeLooking to share your ideas, converse and participate in making our nation more socially just? WILPF-US is looking for members to take that next step, becoming more involved in tackling important issues that touch our hearts and our homes daily. One person can truly … Updates
- Travel to Cuba with WILPF!by Cuba and the Bolivarian Alliance Issue CommitteeTravel to Cuba from November 22–December 1, 2013 with WILPF's Cuba and the Bolivarian Alliance Issue Committee and US Women and Cuba Collaboration. This ten-day women's delegation will participate in the VII International Conference, "Women in the 2… Updates
- WILPF at the 2013 Democracy Conventionby Nancy Price, Earth Democracy Issue Committee Co-ChairWILPF was a National Sponsor of the Democracy Convention and a co-convener of the Earth Democracy Conferenceone of the nine conferences that made up the convention that took place in Madison, WI August 7–11.National and international policies b… Updates
- Earth Democracy at the Democracy ConventionBy Nancy Price, Member, Leadership Team, Earth Democracy Issue CommitteeJoin WILPF at the Democracy Convention in Madison, Wisconsin, August 7-11 and meet up with members of the Corporations v Democracy, Earth Democracy and DISARM/End Wars Issue Committees and many WILPFers from near and far. WILPF … Updates
