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- 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
- Seven bylaws amendment proposals for Sept. 30 board meetingAuthor: Darien De Lu, Acting Chair, ad hoc Bylaws CommitteeWILPF US Bylaws changes are important to the entire membership, and a number of important changes will be briefly discussed at the Sept. 30 Board meeting. The goal of this article is to make members aware of the general nature of proposed c… Updates
- Share your news!Active members, issue committees and branches wishing to propose a statement by WILPF-US Section may contact Fran Foulkrod franf16@verizon.netchair of the Rapid Response Team, who will work with the relevant committees to bring it to the Section for approval.Photos and articles for eNews or WILPF’s … Updates
- Use Crowdfunding to help celebrate the 100 year anniversaryThe Growing WILPF Campaign has a goal of raising $1,000,000. We are more than half way there, and you can help us reach our goal. Crowdfunding is a fun and easy way to raise money. You can set up your own crowdfunding page and set your own goal. Visit www.womenstopwardonateus.causevox.com to donate … Updates
- WILPF Congress protests water shutoff in DetroitWILPF women from around the US and International WILPF converged on the campus of Wayne State University in Detroit July 31-August 3 for the 32nd Triennial WILPF-US Congress. Attendees joined Detroiters protesting the shutoff of water at a rally August 1, in solidarity with the Michigan Welfare Righ… Updates
- WILPF calls for all parties to be at the tableThe US Section of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom at its Triennial Congress 2014 passed a resolution demanding: That the US government immediately support a complete cease fire in Gaza and the lifting of the siege of Gaza. That WILPF US call for an end of US aid to Israel, accor… Updates
- Letter from Ria Kulenovic, director of operations 2012-2014It has been my pleasure to serve as the Director of Operations of WILPF US Section. What a journey it has been!This organization has gone through many changes over the past century, but the fundamental principles have remained the same: commitment to peace, with racial, social, economic and environm… Updates
- Statement on US Military Aid to Israel WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM UNITED STATES SECTION STATEMENT ON US MILITARY AID TO ISRAEL July 2014 The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, U.S. Section (WILPF-US), joins with Amnesty International and the U. S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation to cal… Updates
- Branches Host Earth Democracy EventsFrom West to East, five Branches are actively participating in the Earth Democracy program with a focus on water and on Guardianshipfor Future Generations, developed by Carolyn Raffensperger and one of our framing initiatives We hope you’ll be inspired by their work and invite you to contact the pe… Updates
- Updates for Triennial Congress: July 31–Aug. 3, Detroitby Congress CoordinatorSTART / END TIMES: The Congress begins on Thursday, July 31, 6 pm, with a dinner, followed by the opening ceremony at 7 pm. The Congress ends at noon on Sunday, August 3.PROGRAM BOOK: Each Congress participant will receive a beautiful program book. Organizations, individuals, … Updates
- Register by July 1 for WILPF Triennial CongressDownload the fillable registration form herePropose a workshopSee most recent Congress news updates here“Global Detroit: Women, Democracy, and Corporate Power”When people think of Detroit, the automotive industry, Motown, and unions come to mind. And now, bankruptcy. The bankruptcy proceedings, in w… Updates
- High Power: Film Reviewby Edith Bell, WILPF-US Pittsburgh BranchPradeep Indulkar, a nuclear engineer from India, showed his award winning documentary "High Power" at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh on March 3 on his tour through the US.The event was sponsored by the local group Remembering Hiroshima/ Imagi… Updates
- Sentencing of Y-12 Peace Activistsby Coralie Farlee, WILPF-US DC BranchGregory Boertje-Obed, Megan Rice and Michael Walli, in July 2012, walked into the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and up to the Highly Enriched Uranium Maintenance Facility – the building that stores the US’s supply of weapons grade uranium… Updates
- Resist Militarization, Nuclear Weapons, and Killer DronesHelp the United Nations and US Legislators Build Peaceby the DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeThousands of peace builders from around the world will join us in resisting militarism in the US and in their own countries on April 14-15 this year. Some WILPF US Branches have already planned actions for Ta… Updates
