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- Updates on the Intercept Human Trafficking Campaignby the Human Trafficking Subcommittee of Advancing Human RightsThe Intercept Human Trafficking Campaign was created by the United Methodist Women (UMW) to raise awareness of the spike in human trafficking at the Super Bowl and other Large Sport Events. Now in it’s fourth year, UMW invited WILPF and … Updates
- Represent WILPF in Planning the 2015 US Social Forumby Sydney Gliserman and Ellen Schwartz, WILPF National Program Committee Co-ChairsWe are looking for a WILPF-US Representative to the US Social Forum (USSF)'s National Planning Committee. WILPF-US has had a representative on the NPC, the decision-making body of the organization, since the first USSF… Updates
- Drones Quilt Project Memorializes Victims, Educates PublicUnmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), more commonly known as “drones,” are responsible for the deaths of more than 2,400 people in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia, according to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, an independent British non-profit organization. Use of Predator or Reaper drone… Updates
- 2014 Practicum in Advocacy ParticipantsThe WILPF Practicum in Advocacy is a one-week program that brings US college and graduate women to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Students learn about human rights principles, methodologies, and the UN system. As delegates of WILPF, they become familiar with WILPF's advocacy … Updates
- The Global Climate Convergenceby Nancy Price, Chair, Earth Democracy Issue CommitteeIt is very exciting to announce The Global Climate Convergencea new national and international campaign that is “springing up” just in time for WILPF members, Branches and friends to join the Call to Action for Earth Day to May Day, 10 Days to Ch… Updates
- AHR Committee Leads WILPF-US in Coalition to “Intercept Human Trafficking”by Rose Daitsman, Jan Kubiac, Barbara Nielsen, and Lucinda Tate,–Advancing Human Rights Issue CommitteeAdvancing Human Rights Issues Committee’s Human Trafficking Subcommittee leads WILPF US in coalition on Super Bowl Sunday “Intercept Human Trafficking” anti-human trafficking campaign for 2014 - Ne… Updates
- DISARM/End Wars Actions in January and 2014 CalendarBy Ellen Thomas, Carol Reilley Urner and the DISARM/End Wars Team* In January we continue our campaign for Nuclear Weapons Abolition by 2020. Alice Slater and Jackie Cabasso will be available to meet with WILPF branches and their communities on our legislative agenda including finding more co-spons… Updates
- Give Today for Tomorrow’s PeacekeepersCan you make a last minute gift to support women’s peacebuilding in the coming year? Please join candidates for the WILPF 2014 Board of Directors for a “virtual meet and greet” via conference call on February 2, 1 p.m. PST/4 p.m. EST. No pre-registration necessary, just dial-up 862-902-0100; whe… Updates
- Drones Around the GlobeDrones Around the Globe: Proliferation and ResistanceA Recap of the Drone Summit in Washington, D.C. Nov. 16-17, 2013by Marjorie Van Cleef, DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeCode Pink organized the weekend meeting on weaponized drones, attended by over 300 people, with five WILPFers among them. Panels … Updates
- Haifa International Conference Recapby Odile Hugonot Haber, Co-Chair, MIddle East Issue CommitteeTwo WILPF women are now returning from the Haifa, Israel and the International Conference for a Middle East Free of Weapons of Mass Destruction. Odile Hugonot-Haber, representing the Middle East (ME) Issue Committee, and Jackie Cabasso, re… Updates
- Update from the WILPF-US Nominating Committeeby Marie-Louise Jackson-Miller on behalf of the WILPF-US Nominating CommitteeThe Nominating Committee is excited to seek applicants among our members to serve on the WILPF-US Board. Let us know if you are interested in this opportunity by writing to nominations@wilpfus.org. Applications are due by … Updates
- Global Corporate Rule by Free Trade Agreementby Nancy Price, Earth Democracy Issue CommitteeNo Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Pacific Rim Agreement by End of YearNegotiations Fall ApartMinisters from the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries who believe that global trade will lift all boats convened in A… Updates
- Women and Natural ResourcesWomen and Natural Resources: Unlocking the Peacebuilding PotentialUN Report Released Nov. 2013by the Advancing Human Rights Issue CommitteeEnsuring that women have better access to and control of natural resources such as land, water, forests and minerals can improve the chances of long-term peace a… Updates
- 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
