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- Tucson Branch and Raging Grannies Flash Mob Photo: Margaret, Mary, Margo, Lee (who wrote the song), Stephanie, Catherine, Deborah, and Rosemary. by Deb Livingston, Chair of Tucson WILPF Tucson WILPF and Raging Grannies were recently out at a Tucson mall for a flash mob, telling folks to "Kick the Millionaires Out of Congress & Boycott Big Co… Updates
- Rediscovering Jane Addams in a Time of Crisis Photo credit: Chris Wilbeck By Pat Hynes, WILPF member-at-large November 11, 2017, marked Jane Addams Day in the state of Massachusetts, the backdrop to an ambitious and well-received forum, Rediscovering Jane Addams in a Time of Crisis, held in Northampton, Massachusetts. Organized by Dr. Rutherf… Updates
- WILPF Mini-Grant Applications due Feb 15 It is time to think and dream about a project for which your Branch or Issue Committee might want help with funding. The Mini-Grant Committee funds projects that serve WILPF's mission and vision by building our program. We favor projects that can be shared and replicated and that will make a nati… Updates
- WILPF-Madison Projects and Updates! By Rebecca Neal, Intern at WILPF Madison, WI Branch https://wilpf-madison.org/ This past year, WILPF-Madison has sponsored and participated in numerous events promoting the peace and freedom of our local communities, as well as our sisters and fellow-activists globally. We’ve also kick-started new… Updates
- Foreign Base Closure Conference This Month Photo credit: Popular Resistance By Leah Bolger, Chair, Corvallis, Oregon Branch The United States has troops stationed in over 800 military bases around the world. With the additional 19 aircraft carrier battle groups, the global domination of the world has become the nexus of U.S. foreign poli… Updates
- Apply for Interim Board Positions by Jan 28 In the 2017 WILPF US Board elections (see results below), no one ran for two positions on the Board: Personnel Chair and At-Large Member. The Board, according to the Bylaws, may appoint interim Board members. The Nominating Committee urges WILPF members to seriously consider applying for these one-… Updates
- Statement regarding decision to move U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem Photo by Larry Koester, Fickr Creative Commons December 12, 2017 STATEMENT OF WILPF US IN OPPOSITION TO THE U.S. PRESIDENT'S ACTIONS REGARDING ISRAEL & PALESTINE: THE DECISION TO MOVE THE U.S. EMBASSY IN ISRAEL TO JERUSALEM AND THE DECLARATION THAT JERUSALEM IS THE CAPITAL OF ISRAEL The ann… Updates
- WILPF Leader Cindy Domingo wins 2017 Kip Takuda Award! Photo credit: WILPF US Wonder Women Tribute Video 2017WILPF leader Cindy Domingo is the recipient of the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation’s 2017 Kip Takuda Award for her outstanding contributions to the organization and the Asian Pacific Islander community. Cindy is the Chair … Updates
- Applications now open for the 2018 UN Programs at the CSW2017 UN Programs participants and faculty gather in the UN General Assembly room prior to a panel presentation on women's economic empowerment at the Commission on the Status of Women. Shown: Eliza Garbutt, Melissa Torres, Barbara Nielsen, Dixie Hairston, Blanca Gerard, Caitlin Plummer, Rylan Flugen… Updates
- It’s an exciting time for all of us who want to END THE WHOLE NUCLEAR ERA! Credit: Roots Action Network By DISARM-End Wars Issues Committee by Co-Chair Ellen Thomas Because of recent concerns about North Korea; Fukushima; nuclear facilities in the paths of hurricanes, tornados and fires; and the hazards of transporting radioactive waste, Americans have nuclear weapons AND… Updates
- Santa Cruz Branch fall gathering & “The Future We Need … And How to Get It” Attendees at the Santa Cruz Branch Fall Gathering, Sept. 23, 2017. Photo by WILPF member Paula LeRoy. By Marcia Heath, Santa Cruz Branch Co-chair The well-attended WILPF Fall Gathering was an opportunity for new and old members to meet each other and hear reports from Randa Solick who attended the … Updates
- WILPF Monterey County Branch screens “A Bold Peace” By Judy Karas, Chair WILPF Monterey Co. Branch WILPF Monterey Country Branch is screening “A Bold Peace: Costa Rica's path of demilitarization,” on Sunday November 11, 2-4pm, at the Monterey Public Library (open to the public). The film details the events, starting almost 70 years ago, when Costa… Updates
- Join our Weekly Wednesday Twitter Storms to spread the word about our petition!By DISARM-End Wars Issues Committee by Co-Chair Ellen Thomas Join other WILPF members on a conference call and online for a FUN NEW WAY to SPREAD THE WORD about our online petition to support the UN Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty. Join us in our WEEKLY WEDNESDAY TWITTER STORMS!Next November Twitter Sto… Updates
- Celebrating Activism Forum Photo Credit: Ruth van Veenendaal By Stelle Sheller, WILPF Greater Philadelphia Branch "Celebrating Activism Forum" at the Perelman Art Center in Philadelphia The Greater Philadelphia Branch participated in the “Celebrating Activism Forum” organized by the Raging Grannies of Philadelphia, in conjun… Updates
- Join the Peace WavePhoto includes a banner sent to Dr. Rothauser (holding end portion), upon return from a recent trip to Japan. Also pictured are event members and some participants. There were Nine “Nuclear Candles” that represent the nuclear nine countries that we hope will see the light to nuclear disarmament. We … Updates
- WILPF Monterey co-sponsors panel discussion on Nuclear Ban Treaty Photo courtesy of student from Middlebury Institute of International Studies by Judy Karas, chair WILPF Monterey County Branch WILPF Monterey County Branch co-sponsored a panel discussion on the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at the McCone Irvine Auditoriu… Updates
- A new coalition will hold conference on closing U.S. foreign military bases – January 12-14 By Nancy Price The growing U.S. network of military bases and outposts is justified to protect our empire of political and economic allies no matter the financial, human and environmental costs. A new Coalition will hold the January 2018 Close U.S. Foreign Military Bases Conference, January 12-14, … Updates
- Full speed ahead for DISARM/End War’s petition drive WILPF members meet over lunch at WILPF’s literature table, during World Beyond War’s “End War 2017: War and the Environment” conference in DC, September 22-24, 2017 By the DISARM co-chairs Our DISARM/EndWars petition campaign to ban nuclear weapons has gotten off to a good start. Thanks to donor su… Updates
- Preparing for COP23 learning what you can do An aerial view of the Solomon Islands. Flying over the province’s main town of Gizo, Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was able to observe the effects of deforestation, climate change and natural disasters on the area. UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe. By Nancy Price Fiji’s vision as President of COP… Updates
- U.S. foreign base closure conference scheduled Credit: Popular Resistance By Leah Bolger, Chair, Corvallis, Oregon Branch The newly formed Coalition Against U.S. Foreign Military Bases will be holding a conference January 12-14, 2018 at Baltimore University. Topics will include the history of U.S. foreign military bases and the role they pla… Updates
