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- WILPF: Steps to end Middle East crisis WILPF US asks the US government to halt the sale of penetrator bombs to Israel, and to cease all military aid to Israel until it ends the occupation of Palestine. The statement also calls for an international conference to be convened by the UN Security Council. Letters containing the statement are… Updates
- WILPF in Paris for COP 21by Nancy Price, Earth Democracy Issue CommitteeFrom Nov. 29 to Dec. 12, all eyes will be on Paris. International WILPF will be there with a display at the main exhibition space and with panels at the People’s Climate Summit. Every UN climate negotiation has fallen far short of what needs to be done … Updates
- Climate Change+Women+Peaceby Corporations v Democracy and Earth Democracy Issue CommitteesA new project funded by a WILPF mini-grant will provide printed materials for branches and members to engage their communities on the combined impact of climate, trade and war on women and families. The world is seeing it in a historic… Updates
- Panel brings WILPF to UN Peace Forumby Melissa Torres, US Section representative to International BoardKristin Alder, Brandy Robinson, Altaira Hatton, Rachel Nagin, and I represented WILPF US at the United Nations Peace Forum on October 29. Our panel,"Strategic Re/Engagements: Advancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda over the Ne… Updates
- Only Congress can lift the blockadeby Cindy Domingo, Cuba and the Bolivarian Alliance Issues Committee President Barack Obama continues to implement policies that impact travel and trade between the US and Cuba since his original announcement last December of normalizing relations between our two countries. However, because the bl… Updates
- Eight campaigns that deserve our supportby Ellen Thomas, Disarm/End Wars CommitteeSo many new, serious campaigns! Check these out, and post info about others on WILPF US Facebook. Disarm/End Wars Committee has developed and/or been asked to help with some notable current campaigns to stop nuclear weapons deployment in Europe, nuclear was… Updates
- Right to Health & Safe Food campaign “phase 2Earth Democracy and Corporations v Democracy Issue Committees Amid growing actions against Monsanto and its toxic Glyphosate herbicides, branches and members are being asked to distribute more of the Infographic Cards on Glyphosate. Read more about why, and ideas for how to make them more available:… Updates
- Stories of activists inspire Palo Alto exhibitby Judy Adams, Peninsula Branch exhibit committee member. The Peninsula Branch (begun in 1922) is reaching out to new generations with its WILPF Centennial exhibit and grand opening event in a Palo Alto, CA, library November 14-December 24. Oral histories dating from 1979 onward were the start. Why … Updates
- WILPF’s history takes center stageby Anne Marie Pois, Boulder Branch Celebrating WILPF’s 100th anniversary, the Boulder (CO) Branch planned and co-hosted with the University of Colorado Friends of the Library, a speaker event in late September that featured long-time WILPF member Robin Lloyd. Robin gave a presentation titled “Talki… Updates
- WILPF US 2016 board election cycle begins Here’s the information you need to begin planning to run for the US Section board – or to nominate a candidate. Watch for news of the opportunity to quiz current board members on their duties in a December teleconference. Notice To Members– The 2016 US Section National Board Term Election Cycle Is … Updates
- November board meetingWILPF US Board Meeting by teleconference will take place Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5:30 pm (Pacific time) / 8:30 pm (Eastern time). Members are welcome to join along with the board members on the call. Please contact Candace Perry, board secretary, at secretary@wilpfus.org by Nov. 15 to receive board repor… Updates
- Statement on Kunduz Bombing STATEMENT OF THE WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM, UNITED STATES SECTION, On the Horrific Bombing Attack by the United States of America Military Air Forces on the Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres) Civilian Hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, on October 3, … Updates
- Call to Action to Stop the TPP WILPF CONNECTS THE DOTS BETWEEN CORPORATE IMPERIALISM, ECOLOGICAL DEGRADATION & THE ROOT CAUSES OF WAR CALL TO ACTION to stop the TPP Joining together to stop this next stage of corporate rule by free trade agreement. http://bit.ly/1aye5ew WILPF US Corpor… Updates
- Gathering energizes California WILPF California WILPF members left the September 19 cluster meeting energized to work on state legislation, national issues and connecting with international ideals. Forty-five women from eight branches brought questions, proposals and experience to the gathering hosted by the San Jose Branch. Randa Sol… Updates
- Keep Space for Peace Week – October 3-10Carol Urner, Disarm/ End Wars Issue CommitteeWomen (and men), stop wars from ravaging the earth and destroying life. Stop the United States from continuing as the world's leading aggressor nation. Join WILPF and Global Network in a week of action on keeping space for peace, not war. Report planned … Updates
- Welcome to Lamia Sadek, managing director We are pleased to announce the hiring of Lamia (Mia) Sadek for the position of Managing Director of WILPF US. Lamia's international work, cross sector collaboration and nonprofit and private sector experience made her stand out among the many applicants. President Mary Hanson Harrison is looking fo… Updates
- From Boston and Los Angeles to HiroshimaAppreciation for Article 9 Virginia Pratt, Boston Branch member David Rothauser arranged for us to meet at the Japanese Consulate August 26 to promote Japan's Article 9, that declares they will not make war. Many of us said that we wish the US had Article 9 and urged the Japanese to keep it as part… Updates
- All We Ask Is Give Peace A Chance!Disarm/End Wars Issue Committee As of this writing enough Senators say they will vote in support of the Iran Deal to keep the US a part of this potentially momentous agreement. Some legislators are already under tremendous pressure to change their votes. If you want more clarity on the details Wik… Updates
- Stopping the Kinder Morgan Pipelineby Nancy PriceOn behalf of Earth Democracy’s Global Warming/Sustainable Energy committee, Hattie Nestel and I call on WILPF members and branches in NY, MA and NH to join local and state campaigns to stop the hazardous and unnecessary Kinder Morgan Tennessee Gas Pipeline, also known as the Northeast … Updates
- Vermont gathering makes connectionsSome 20 WILPF members, from Philadelphia, Boston, Vermont and a few from farther afield gathered to hear reports on a range of political issues, all in the bucolic setting of Robin Lloyd’s family farm in Rochester, Vermont. Participants posed for a solidarity photo to send with Paki Wieland to El Sa… Updates
