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- Steps toward abolishing nuclear weaponsCarol Urner, co-chair WILPF National Disarm/ End Wars Issue CommitteeJackie Cabasso and Alice Slater of our committee are attending two nuclear disarmament meetings this month in Vienna on the Humanitarian Consequences of Nuclear War. This is a crucial time as we move toward nuclear disarmament and … Updates
- More to celebrateDecember 10 has been declared Jane Addams Day in Illinois, and on that day, Hull House in Chicago will host a 5-9pm event, Care and Resistance: Stories, workshops and actions for peace. Meanwhile the Santa Cruz Branch book club continues to read and discuss intriguing aspects of WILPF’s founder’s … Updates
- We Are All Ayotzinapa; “Enough, I’m Tired”NOVEMBER 2014We, the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, US Section (WILPF US), stand in solidarity with our sisters in the WILPF, Mexico Section, and the people of Mexico, as they stand up demanding answers and an end to the violence and killing resulting from a failed drug war and … Updates
- Statement on Ferguson Grand Jury Outcome, November 2014We, the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom – US Section (WILPF-US), stand with the people of Ferguson, Missouri, as they seek justice for Michael Brown and others killed by police.The Grand Jury in Ferguson failed to bring justice to Michael Brown, or justice to those before him and … Updates
- Attend UN Sessions in NYCDixie Hairston, coordinator of programs for CSWWILPF US will be sending a delegation of women to the 59th Commission on the Status of Women March 7-15, 2015 in New York City as part of WILPF’s UN Practicum in Advocacy and the Local to Global Program. Deadline for both programs is has been extended t… Updates
- 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
