NEWS-Updates
- WILPF’s history takes center stageby Anne Marie Pois, Boulder Branch Celebrating WILPF’s 100th anniversary, the Boulder (CO) Branch planned and co-hosted with the University of Colorado Friends of the Library, a speaker event in late September that featured long-time WILPF member Robin Lloyd. Robin gave a presentation titled “Talki… Updates
- WILPF US 2016 board election cycle begins Here’s the information you need to begin planning to run for the US Section board – or to nominate a candidate. Watch for news of the opportunity to quiz current board members on their duties in a December teleconference. Notice To Members– The 2016 US Section National Board Term Election Cycle Is … Updates
- November board meetingWILPF US Board Meeting by teleconference will take place Tuesday, Nov. 17, 5:30 pm (Pacific time) / 8:30 pm (Eastern time). Members are welcome to join along with the board members on the call. Please contact Candace Perry, board secretary, at secretary@wilpfus.org by Nov. 15 to receive board repor… Updates
- Statement on Kunduz Bombing STATEMENT OF THE WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM, UNITED STATES SECTION, On the Horrific Bombing Attack by the United States of America Military Air Forces on the Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres) Civilian Hospital in Kunduz, Afghanistan, on October 3, … Updates
- Call to Action to Stop the TPP WILPF CONNECTS THE DOTS BETWEEN CORPORATE IMPERIALISM, ECOLOGICAL DEGRADATION & THE ROOT CAUSES OF WAR CALL TO ACTION to stop the TPP Joining together to stop this next stage of corporate rule by free trade agreement. http://bit.ly/1aye5ew WILPF US Corpor… Updates
- Gathering energizes California WILPF California WILPF members left the September 19 cluster meeting energized to work on state legislation, national issues and connecting with international ideals. Forty-five women from eight branches brought questions, proposals and experience to the gathering hosted by the San Jose Branch. Randa Sol… Updates
- Keep Space for Peace Week – October 3-10Carol Urner, Disarm/ End Wars Issue CommitteeWomen (and men), stop wars from ravaging the earth and destroying life. Stop the United States from continuing as the world's leading aggressor nation. Join WILPF and Global Network in a week of action on keeping space for peace, not war. Report planned … Updates
- Welcome to Lamia Sadek, managing director We are pleased to announce the hiring of Lamia (Mia) Sadek for the position of Managing Director of WILPF US. Lamia's international work, cross sector collaboration and nonprofit and private sector experience made her stand out among the many applicants. President Mary Hanson Harrison is looking fo… Updates
- From Boston and Los Angeles to HiroshimaAppreciation for Article 9 Virginia Pratt, Boston Branch member David Rothauser arranged for us to meet at the Japanese Consulate August 26 to promote Japan's Article 9, that declares they will not make war. Many of us said that we wish the US had Article 9 and urged the Japanese to keep it as part… Updates
- All We Ask Is Give Peace A Chance!Disarm/End Wars Issue Committee As of this writing enough Senators say they will vote in support of the Iran Deal to keep the US a part of this potentially momentous agreement. Some legislators are already under tremendous pressure to change their votes. If you want more clarity on the details Wik… Updates
- Stopping the Kinder Morgan Pipelineby Nancy PriceOn behalf of Earth Democracy’s Global Warming/Sustainable Energy committee, Hattie Nestel and I call on WILPF members and branches in NY, MA and NH to join local and state campaigns to stop the hazardous and unnecessary Kinder Morgan Tennessee Gas Pipeline, also known as the Northeast … Updates
- Vermont gathering makes connectionsSome 20 WILPF members, from Philadelphia, Boston, Vermont and a few from farther afield gathered to hear reports on a range of political issues, all in the bucolic setting of Robin Lloyd’s family farm in Rochester, Vermont. Participants posed for a solidarity photo to send with Paki Wieland to El Sa… Updates
- Board meeting and election update All members are invited to join the board meeting on September 15, held by conference call. To receive the call in number, agenda, and reports, please contact the managing director no later than September 13, at Lamia Sadek lsadek@wilpfus.org. Active members for two years or more are encouraged t… Updates
- WILPF US supports Iran nuclear deal Statement of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, United States Section, on the Iran Nuclear Deal, on August 4, 2015 The US Section of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) wholeheartedly supports the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) aka the “I… Updates
- Nuclear abolition boat sails again! By Helen Jaccard The 30-foot sail boat that tried to sail to the Marshall Islands in 1958 to interfere with testing of nuclear bombs has been lovingly restored and has completed her first voyage since restoration. WILPF member Helen Jaccard was part of the crew from Humboldt Bay to San Diego, arri… Updates
- Celebrating Women, Peace and PowerBy Paula LeRoy Santa Cruz WILPF put up an ambitious, multi-media exhibit inspired by Jane Addams in the Downtown Library, and held seven events there during the three-month run. The opening focused on WILPF’s past, present and future; it was followed by a public arts night, a Raging Grannies hat dec… Updates
- Hiroshima Nagasaki observances70 Years of Nuclear Weapons – At What Cost? is the theme of a gathering at Lawrence Livermore Lab in California, while WILPF members lay flowers at a Japanese bell in Des Moines, Iowa, and a Disarm leader speaks in Portland, Oregon. Carol Urner is a keynote speaker for the Hiroshima memorial in Port… Updates
- Protecting Mother EarthBy John Wagner, WILPF Triangle Branch North Carolina’s Triangle Branch Water Committee is working on fracking, coal ash dumping, indigenous rights, voting rights, and specific legal actions in which WILPF was active in planning meetings that resulted in three state lawsuits challenging the constitut… Updates
- Detroit to Flint water justice journeyBy Nancy Price, Earth Democracy Committee Detroit WILPF Branch member Kim Redigan along with her activist colleagues and sponsoring organizations planned the Detroit to Flint Water Justice Journey – a 70-mile walk July 3-10 calling for affordable, clean water for all statewide. At the Internationa… Updates
- Growing WILPF: Update Marybeth Gardam, Growing WILPF Campaign Committee Re-envisioning WILPF in the 21st Century is an imperative. We’ve got critical goals, but we need your support to get there. This campaign update includes information YOU can use to help us plant new seeds. Growing WILPF is working to create strong… Updates
