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- Memo to President-elect Trump regarding Detente in EuropeClick here for a PDF of this statement. To: President-Elect Donald John Trump and the New Federal Administration From: The US national section of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Subject: Building Detente in Europe Date: December 10, 2024 The Women’s International League f… Updates
- Women, Money & Democracy Committee Seeks Member Input on WILPF US 2025-26 GoalsJoin the Women, Money, and Democracy Committee's Annual Planning Retreat Saturday, February 8, 2025 Begins at 9am PT/10am MT/11am CT/Noon ET Each year the Women, Money & Democracy Committee gathers for an annual planning retreat to identify the goals for the upcoming year. Last year we focuse… Updates
- COP29: Building a Global Path to Renewable EnergyHere are two short films of the People’s Climate March: “Indigenous Peoples at the People’s Climate Summit” Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1HhV2DoAFY and a 11-minute film of the March https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rHiO6LYysM Cindy and I also strongly recommend this 13 minute TED talk, “Th… Updates
- Recognizing, Responding, and Supporting: A Nurse’s Approach to Domestic ViolenceThis piece examines the pivotal role nurses play in addressing domestic violence within the healthcare system. Drawing on insights from nursing education and clinical practice, it highlights strategies for assessing abuse, supporting patient autonomy, developing safety plans, and connecting victims … Updates
- Congratulations to Joan Robertson! Well Deserved.“To see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change—across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves"* is the mission of Rotary International. In November 2024, the Rotary Clubs of Southeastern Wisconsin awarded the second annual Agent of Peace Award for Decades of Peac… Updates
- Our War Against ChildrenThere is nothing unique about children being killed in war. In fact, children, their mothers, and other members of the civilian family invariably account for higher casualty numbers than combatants themselves. "The murder of children is non-debatable and non-negotiable." Yet there is something far … Updates
- Non-Lethal WeaponsWhy aren’t non-lethal weapons being used by the U.S. and its allies? Many would likely agree that minimizing harm is a worthy objective. It is speculated that the Pentagon possesses an extensive arsenal of non-lethal weapons. So why aren’t they being used? And why aren’t more being developed? Non… Updates
- Memo to President-elect Trump regarding Detente in Europe Click here for a PDF of this statement. To: President-Elect Donald John Trump and the New Federal Administration From: The US national section of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Subject: Building Detente in Europe Date: December 10, 2024 The Women’s International Leag… Updates
- November eNews AnnouncementsWILPF Peace Seekers and Peace Supporters Wanted! Do you want to help WILPF practice the peace-seeking principles we advocate? WILPF is looking for two types of volunteers for our new Peace Seekers Procedure for dispute resolution. Even if you have little or no special background, you can volunteer… Updates
- COP 29: Uniting for Climate Justice, Accountability, and ActionInternational WILPF and the Environmental Working Group have a small delegation attending COP 29, with eight members participating virtually. Their reports, the results of final negotiations, articles, and reactions to COP 29 will be featured in a later eNews and Peace & Freedom Magazine. COP 2… UpdatesEnvironment
- University of Arizona Halloween meeting to learn more about Jane AddamsGloria McMillian alongside the Tuscan Branch organized the University of Arizona campus WILPF gathering. We watched a video about Jane Addams and her role as Chicago’s Haunted Sapphic Icon. Just days before Halloween in the Women and Gender Resources Center, it was fitting that we watched a video sh… Updates
- New Initiative Gives National Voice to Local BranchesHelp Put Your Branch’s Focus on the “WILPF Map”! Branch members, what is one issue that is a focus of activism for your branch? Is your branch ready to elevate this issue to national WILPF attention? There’s now a special Presidential Collaboration Initiative to help you accomplish that. As WILPF … Updates
- ORGANIZE! ORGANIZE! ORGANIZE! Says the DISARM CommitteeWhile 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,… DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeUpdatesWars and MilitarismPeace
- Our WILPF Bylaws Protect and Define Us: Five Proposed Bylaws Amendments on WILPF Members’ BallotAre you one of the rare people who pay attention to our WILPF Bylaws, knowing that they shape our organization? This year’s ballot contains not only a record number of Board candidates but also more proposed Bylaws amendments than usual. While most of the amendments clarify practices and procedures … Updates
- The History of Votes for Women in AmericaOctober 2024 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. The History of Votes for Women in America https://youtu.… Updates
- Three Presidential AnnouncementsApply Now: WILPF US opening for U.S. Section WILPF International Advisory Board Member Alternate Are you considering expanding your perspective to a wider realm? This fairly short-term Alternate position is a good one for someone wanting to try out becoming more involved with national and internat… Updates
- Signs… of a Village’s ValuesTurners Falls, once a planned industrial community with paper manufacturers, cotton mills, and the largest cutlery factory of its day, is now a thriving post-industrial village in the town of Montague, with 23 Peace signs on downtown windows and doors. I asked some of the shop owners and community o… Updates
- Actions reduce fears – Effectiveness grows with numbersThis message is to motivate you to grow WILPF US to better deal with chronic wars and the many injustices imposed on innocent people. Seasoned activists find that our growing concerns and fears about nuclear war, climate disaster, and loss of human rights can be better moderated by actions—big and s… Updates
- “Home is a Women” New York City UN Summit of the Future EventThe UN Summit of the Future was a forward-looking gathering called by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to help bring the UN into the “next chapter of multilateralism that is more inclusive and networked.” WILPF members who work directly with the UN had the opportunity to provide feedback as the… Updates
- WILPF Members Pressure Nuclear Weapon Manufacturers and Fossil Fuel Companies—Cost of US support for Israel since October 7, 2023WILPF members and other organizations demonstrate against nuclear weapons companies and big oil. A small number of very large companies profit from fossil fuels and nuclear weapons, and they spend millions on lobbying, elections, and propaganda to maintain their control over Congress and the White… DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeUpdatesWars and MilitarismPeace
