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- DISARM/End Wars Committee Updates: Using Neutral Countries to End Conflicts, PEP Grants, and MoreJoin Us June 10: NATO and Neutrality Lecture The WILPF DISARM Committee and the Jane Addams Branch invite you to an online lecture by the well-known neutrality speaker Pascal Lottaz. Lottaz is a professor at Kyoto University, Graduate School of Law, and has made a complete case about NATO's overste… DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeUpdatesWars and MilitarismPeace
- Jane Addams Branch Explores a Transformative Vision to Abolish International WarGood news! Could we at last put an end to wars between nations? The answer is yes, and on June 18, the Jane Addams branch will explore a compelling explanation of why and how. The presentation will explain and illustrate how all WILPF branches can share in spreading this very good news by throwing "… BranchesUpdatesWars and MilitarismPeaceMedia
- From Banned Books to Banned Words: How Will We Respond?"We're now living in a country where the government has decided that a sweeping array of everyday terms will now be erased and forbidden in government agencies, websites, or even scientific research proposals. These prohibitions on language are utterly chilling and will impede efforts to research re… Earth DemocracyUpdatesHuman RightsMedia
- Remembering the Nakba: An Ongoing Genocide in PalestineMarking the 77th Anniversary of the Nakba Nakba Day, annually commemorated on May 15, marks the displacement of over 700,000 Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. The term "Nakba" translates to "catastrophe" in Arabic. The day is a remembrance of the mass displacement of Palestinians and t… Middle East Peace & Justice ActionUpdatesIsraelGazaGenocideWars and MilitarismIndigenous RightsPalestineHuman Rights
- Honoring Mom: Mothers and Daughters at WILPFOur WILPF Mother's Day tribute identified some mothers who inspired their daughters to activism, the way that Ann Reeves Jarvis inspired her daughter to create Mother's Day celebrations. Passion for peace and justice turns out to be a value whispered (and sometimes spoken into a megaphone) from hear… LeadershipUpdates
- May 2025 AnnouncementsIntern Joining WILPF US May 12 Dianne Blaise, Jane Addams branch convener An intern from Duke University will be joining WILPF US on May 12. Anyone who would appreciate help with a WILPF task should contact Dianne Blais at dianneblais@aol.com and ideally the intern at shaili.stockham@gmail.com. Th… Updates
- WILPFers Across the Country Say “Hands Off!” on April 5WILPF members across the US participated in nationwide “Hands Off!” protests on April 5. These actions were a collective demonstration against the Trump’s administration’s assault on our rights–from slashing federal funding for critical services and DEI programs to mass deportations. WILPFers and ot… UpdatesHuman RightsProtests
- Reflecting on WILPF’s Feminist Roots: Honoring Emily Greene Balch and Jane AddamsGrounding Ourselves in Our Feminist Roots to Carry On for a Better World Virginia Pratt, WILPF Boston branch member WILPF Boston hosted a three-hour public event on March 29, 2025, in Jamaica Plain, MA, during which we dove into the herstory of WILPF's founding mothers, Emily Greene Balch and Jane… BranchesUpdatesHistory
- Say “NO!” to NATO: Send Your Photos for GWUAN’s Photo Montage by May 15Peace activists have held NATO counter summits in response to NATO’s summits in several countries over the years. However, when the NATO Summit took place in Vilnius/Lithuania in 2023, there were no plans for a counter summit, partly because there are no longer groups active in peace issues in the … DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeUpdatesWars and Militarism
- Join the Jane Addams Branch for Mexico’s First Female President in May–and More!Below is a summary of recent and upcoming Jane Addams virtual branch meeting topics. As always, after guest speakers, we open the floor to WILPF leaders and then to all for questions and comments. April: Iran Presentation by Nuri Ronaghy and Alan Shorb In April, Jane Addams attendees were excited … BranchesUpdatesIranLatin AmericaWars and Militarism
- Earth Day Updates–and How to Keep the Momentum Going!WILPF Earth Democracy at Fresno's Earth Day Celebration Jean Hays and Kyla Mitchell, co-chairs of Fresno WILPF Earth Democracy WILPF Earth Democracy had a booth at the Earth Day Fresno Celebration on Saturday, April 12, at Fresno City College. The booth was complete with two "oceans" (kiddy-wading… Earth DemocracyUpdatesClimate CrisisEnergyClimate ChangeEnvironment
- Join Us for a Joyful WILPF@110 Zoom Celebration VISION-POWER-UNSTOPPABLE 110 Years of Women Speaking Truth to Power: 1915-2025 Featuring Artists for Change – Performers for Resistance Awards for Invincible Peacewomen and Truthtellers Monday, April 28, 2025 5pm PT/7pm CT/8pm ET Register here. Vision-Power-Unstoppable Awards presented to … Updates
- April 2025 AnnouncementsMusic as Resistance: Greater Phoenix Branch Hosts Powerful Performance by Tom Neilson by Shelby Young and Barbara Taft WILPF Greater Phoenix Branch Barbara Taft Barbara Taft introducing Tom Neilson to the audience. The Greater Phoenix branch partnered with the Arizona Palestine Network to … Updates
- Conflict Minerals and the Endless War in the DRC: Addressing the Roots of Violence and Charting a Path to PeaceThe Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is often described as a paradox—blessed with abundant natural resources yet plagued by extreme poverty, violence, and human rights abuses. At the heart of this crisis lies the exploitation of conflict minerals—coltan, cobalt, gold, and tin—essential compone… UpdatesCorporatism Finance and the EconomyCapitalism
- Art and Activism: Two Feminist Artists Inspire Jane Addams BranchAs a tribute to "Women's History Month," the WILPF Jane Addams Branch hosted feminist artists Deborah Vanko and Trudy Myrrh Reagan to share their herstories. With over five decades of WILPF-inspired activism, they presented their fierce resistance and enduring resilience, each in a different way. De… UpdatesPeaceWomen's Rights
- AnnouncementsPersonnel Committee Recruiting Members By Cee' Cee' Anderson, Personnel Committee Chair The Personnel Committee is looking for a few more members to join our committee. If you have experience, training, or skills related to Human Resources, education, communication work ethics, people management, … Updates
- Celebrate WILPF’s 110th Anniversary With WILPF @ 110: Vision-Action-UnstoppableSave These Important Dates! March and April are all about celebrating WILPF’s 110th Anniversary. Put these dates on your calendar NOW! We're inviting Midwest members and branches to come to Chicago on the weekend of March 22-23 for events to kick off our 110th Anniversary. There will be an in-pe… Updates
- WILPF US Executive Director Hired!The Lloyd Family Legacy Search Committee is thrilled to share that WILPF US has hired Linda Low as our new Executive Director. Linda is based in Seattle, WA and brings an impressive range of complementary skills and experiences to the role, equipping her to fully step into her leadership as the next… Updates
- Upcoming Webinar: “Women In Conflict Zones”An upcoming webinar, “Women in Conflict Zones,” will focus on the plight of women across the globe dealing with war and the consequences of war. The event will take place on March 19 at 12:00 p.m. EST and will amplify the voices of women living amidst conflict in various parts of the world. The "Wo… Updates
- Chicago Women’s History Center Announces 2025 Conference: “Past & Present Strategies to Advance the Rights of Women”The Chicago Women's History Center proudly announces its 2025 Conference, "Past & Present Strategies to Advance the Rights of Women," co-sponsored by WILPF US in celebration of WILPF's 110th anniversary. This conference was created in partnership with the Black Metropolis Research Consortium (B… Updates
