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- Ending wars and gender violenceFor Disarm/End Wars Issue Committee by Carol UrnerNovember is our month to concentrate on non-violence and on ending both war and gender violence. First comes November 11ringing bells and joining Veterans for Peace in reclaiming Armistice Day http://www.vfpchapter27.org/sites/default/files/ABFP.pdf … Updates
- Minigrants awarded to seven WILPF projectsDeb Garretson and Barbara West for Minigrant SubcommitteeSeven minigrants have been awarded for this funding period, four to Branches and three to Issue Committees. It is time to be thinking ahead about how a grant might help you to grow WILPF. The next deadline is February 1, 2015. Apply. /take-act… Updates
- Human Right to Health and Safe FoodMarybeth Gardam and Nancy Price, Corporations v Democracy and Earth DemocracyCorporations v Democracy and Earth Democracy Launch new Human Right to Health and Safe Food CampaignAs Guardians of Future Generations, it’s time to assert our right to a safe environment and food. Together, let’s carry ou… Updates
- Branch to celebrate Jane Addams and Centennial Santa Cruz kicked off its Jane Addams celebration early by asking participants in the Triennial Congress in Detroit to pose with our founder. Shown here are Rachel Nagin and Anna Pet.Patricia Schroeder, Santa Cruz WILPFAt our annual meeting Santa Cruz WILPF decided to focus for a year on Jane Addam… Updates
- Resources from 2014 Congress!Ellen Schwartz, Congress Committee chairEven those WILPFers who attended the 2014 Congress this summer could not attend all of the 35 workshops over two very crowded days. But all of us can benefit from the many materials available for download at www.bit.ly/wilpfcongress. There you'll find worksho… Updates
- Philadelphia honors Prison Radio directorThe Greater Philadelphia Branch on October 18 presented the Peace and Justice Dove Award to Noelle Hanrahan of Prison Radio. With this award, Greater Philadelphia WILPF recognized the work Ms. Hanrahan does to bring the voices of those behind prison walls to the public. Through interviews, books an… Updates
- A birthday party and $100 giftsJoan Brannigan, St. Louis BranchSt. Louis Branch has launched a campaign to ask members to donate $100 for WILPF’s 100 years or as much as they can afford. The fundraising effort will culminate in April with a birthday party. Leah Bolger just accepted an invitation to be at our Annual Meeting/Birth… Updates
- Climate Summit inspires us to build alliancesNow is the moment to seize the day to converge and build a movement of movements for people, planet and peace over profit. In New York, six Earth Democracy team members and friends converged for the NYC Climate Summit, September 19-20, to hear exciting speakers, attend inspirational workshops, and m… Updates
- Cuba’s struggle against homophobiaPhoto by Misa Shikuma. Participants in lesbian and allies meeting in Santa Clara, Cuba. Author: Cindy Domingo, Cuban and the Bolivarian Alliance Issue CommitteeGays, lesbians, bisexual and transgender Cubans have been actively organizing for their human rights under the leadership of Mariela Castro,… Updates
- Select US women for Peace Palace displayAuthor: Robin Lloyd, Development Committee chairHelp choose the outstanding WILPF US women to represent us on the walls of the Peace Palace next April! The International Planning Committee for the Centennial Congress, Celebration and Conference has invited all sections to submit photos and biographi… Updates
- Videos from the Detroit Congress are now available for viewing Opening night panel Edith Ballantyne, Adilia Caravaca and Medea Benjamin Detroit activists panel Maureen Taylor, Michigan Welfare Rights Organization; Gloria House, civil rights activist and retired Wayne State University professor; Dianne Feeley, Detroit Evictions Defense; Michele Martinez, … Updates
- How are you or your Branch celebrating the Centennial?Author: Heather Wellman As the 100th Anniversary of WILPF approaches, branches and individuals around the world are celebrating this historic event. In the United States, some branches are honoring their founding mothers while others are hosting peace walks or showcasing their archives. In… Updates
- Resources for disarmament, demilitarization and ending warsBegin October with Keep Space for Peace Week and banning militarized drones, then follow the General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament. Observe United Nations Day October 24, followed by UN Disarmament Week and the new global campaign to get military education out of our schools!Actually, we b… Updates
- Momentum builds for the Climate Convergence and MarchAuthor: Nancy Price, Earth Democracy Leadership Team Member.Join Earth Democracy members September 19-20 for the NYC Climate Convergence and Sept. 21 for the People’s Climate March. The Climate Convergence is co-organized by the Global Climate Convergence: People Planet and Peace over Profit and SC… Updates
- Reviewing the toll in Gaza and US complicity in supplying armsOdile Hugonot Haber at Gaza march in Detroit MI. Photo credit: Glenn HieberAuthor: Odile Hugonot Haber, Middle East Issue Committee co-chairThe war in Gaza lasted 50 days, 7 weeks. The dead have been counted. The Israeli death toll is 64 soldiers, and 6 civilians. The Palestinian death toll is 2,1… Updates
- Seven bylaws amendment proposals for Sept. 30 board meetingAuthor: Darien De Lu, Acting Chair, ad hoc Bylaws CommitteeWILPF US Bylaws changes are important to the entire membership, and a number of important changes will be briefly discussed at the Sept. 30 Board meeting. The goal of this article is to make members aware of the general nature of proposed c… Updates
- Share your news!Active members, issue committees and branches wishing to propose a statement by WILPF-US Section may contact Fran Foulkrod franf16@verizon.netchair of the Rapid Response Team, who will work with the relevant committees to bring it to the Section for approval.Photos and articles for eNews or WILPF’s … Updates
- Use Crowdfunding to help celebrate the 100 year anniversaryThe Growing WILPF Campaign has a goal of raising $1,000,000. We are more than half way there, and you can help us reach our goal. Crowdfunding is a fun and easy way to raise money. You can set up your own crowdfunding page and set your own goal. Visit www.womenstopwardonateus.causevox.com to donate … Updates
- WILPF Congress protests water shutoff in DetroitWILPF women from around the US and International WILPF converged on the campus of Wayne State University in Detroit July 31-August 3 for the 32nd Triennial WILPF-US Congress. Attendees joined Detroiters protesting the shutoff of water at a rally August 1, in solidarity with the Michigan Welfare Righ… Updates
- WILPF calls for all parties to be at the tableThe US Section of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom at its Triennial Congress 2014 passed a resolution demanding: That the US government immediately support a complete cease fire in Gaza and the lifting of the siege of Gaza. That WILPF US call for an end of US aid to Israel, accor… Updates
