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. Individuals are participating in women’s equality events in partnership with other organizations and hosting parties.
Begin 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 begin on October 2 with a day of centering, reflection, deepening and inward preparation. That day marks Gandhi’s birthday and is the UN Day for Nonviolence.
Author: Nancy Price, Earth Democracy Leadership Team Member.
Odile Hugonot Haber at Gaza march in Detroit MI. Photo credit: Glenn Hieber
Author: Odile Hugonot Haber, Middle East Issue Committee co-chair
The 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 2,139 people, with 70-75% of them civilians, including 490 children. There were also 11,000 people wounded. More than 20,000 homes were destroyed to rubble, and 500,000 people have been displaced (U.N. estimate).
Author: Darien De Lu, Acting Chair, ad hoc Bylaws Committee
WILPF 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 changes in advance of their discussion by the Board. The upcoming board meetings provide an opportunity for interested members to participate in the discussion.
US Section board officers — secretary, program co-chair, development chair, at-large member to serve on 2015 board. Deadlines November 23 and 30.
The annual election cycle is beginning for the 2015 US Section Board. Three-year positions are opening for the national secretary, one of two national program chairs, and one of two at-large (i.e., not a committee chair) national board members.
Active members, issue committees and branches wishing to propose a statement by WILPF-US Section may contact Fran Foulkrod franf16@verizon.net, chair of the Rapid Response Team, who will work with the relevant committees to bring it to the Section for approval.
The 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 or sign up today.
WILPF 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.
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