Author and Burlington resident Janet Biehl recently traveled to Rojava, Northern Syria, where Kurdish men and women have organized themselves into a democratic autonomous region and women have full equality.
Updates
Friday, December 4, 2015 - 06:39
A tolling bell honoring Armistice Day marked the exhibit opening: eleven rings signifying the eleventh day and eleventh month. A reading of Palo Alto’s Proclamation followed, declaring November 11, 2015, "Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Day."
Friday, December 4, 2015 - 06:33
WILPF US board meetings in 2016 will be January 16, March 15, May 17, July 19, September 20, and November 15. Meetings are open to all WILPF members; pre-register to receive call-in information and agenda in advance of meeting by writing to secretary@wilpfus.org.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 - 05:07
Your end-of-year gift to the WILPF US 2015 Annual Appeal supports our work
Year after year, donors have helped to sustain WILPF US through their contributions of hard work and financial backing. This year we are starting recognition of loyal supporters who gave three years consecutively.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 13:49
WILPF US asks the US government to halt the sale of penetrator bombs to Israel, and to cease all military aid to Israel until it ends the occupation of Palestine. The statement also calls for an international conference to be convened by the UN Security Council.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 08:14
International WILPF will join climate justice activists in Paris as they march November 29 on the eve of the UN climate conference (COP 21) and participate in the People’s Climate Summit on December 5-6.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 07:30
A new project funded by a WILPF mini-grant will provide printed materials for branches and members to engage their communities on the combined impact of climate, trade and war on women and families. Read how it will work!
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 07:16
Kristin Alder, Brandy Robinson, Altaira Hatton, Rachel Nagin, and Melissa Torres represented WILPF US at the United Nations Peace Forum on October 29.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 07:13
President Barack Obama continues to implement policies that impact travel and trade between the US and Cuba since his original announcement last December of normalizing relations between our two countries –but it’s up to Congress to end the blockade.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 - 07:04
So many new, serious campaigns! Disarm/End Wars Committee has developed or been asked to help with efforts to stop nuclear weapons deployment in Europe and nuclear waste transportation in the US, and to promote solutions: Check them out and post info about others.
