Two action items on the JCPOA and Saudi Arabia from the Middle East Peace & Justice Action Committee; Join the special “All-Members” Program Committee Call May 4 (tonight), which includes a break-out time with issue committee leaders.
News
As an Asian American I view with concern, but not surprise, the surge of hate incidents against the AAPI community. Here is my personal story and some resources to learn more and offer support. By S. Lin Kinoshita.
The Poor People’s Campaign continues to grow and move forward toward two massive actions in June. There are many ways to get and stay involved! By D. Van Soest.
Vandana Shiva’s book ONENESS vs. the 1%: Shattering Illusions, Seeding Freedom has already touched many of our issue groups and can help all of us to focus on the future of our planet. By J. Hays and N. Price.
WILPF US co-sponsored a webinar on April 24 to build political support within the US Congress for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). Politicians all over the world are signing the ICAN pledge. Please click on “Read More” for a quick way to write to your congressperson to request they sign the ICAN pledge and co-sponsor the new HR-2850 act By C. Spencer & E. Thomas.
Our Congress program committee invites your proposals for presenting at the virtual 34th Triennial Congress in August: roundtables, panel discussions, interviews, branch presentations, and entertainment (music, art, theater, and your creativity!)
Four steps you can take to help end the unjust and blatantly cruel mistreatment of Palestinian children and families. By O. Hugonot Haber.
Peace posters inspired by a Westchester WILPF contest in the 1980s and 90s will be on display at a library in Montrose in May; The Monterey County Branch invites you to a virtual Zoom event on public banking to be held Thursday, May 6.
Even with this conviction, #GeorgeFloyd is still dead.
The conviction on all three counts of murder may provide some “Painful earned justice,” yet what is done is irreversible.

Our Call for Peace Campaign focuses on reducing the bloated US military budget and moving that saved money to projects that benefit civilians. We urge you to get involved through simple actions, as suggested and outlined in the new WILPF Call For Peace resource guides.


