Cuba is vaccinating faster than any other country globally, in terms of percentage population per day. Being the only small country, the only third world country, and the only Latin American country to develop any vaccine. How is Cuba progressive in vaccinating their country? By: Leni Villagomez Reeves
News
Monday, December 6, 2021 - 07:39
War in Yemen: Are we willing to continue the massacre of the children and people of Yemen for the price of arms sales? In November, the United Nations (UN) released a statement asking for urgent de-escalation of all parties. The UN food agency stated that 45 million people are starving, and the death toll is climbing to the hundreds of thousands. By: Odile Hugonot Haber
Monday, November 29, 2021 - 09:51
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Monday, November 1, 2021 - 12:06
Updates about what is going on with committees and current events within WILPF US.
Monday, November 1, 2021 - 12:05
During Indigenous Peoples Month, this One WILPF Zoom will tie indigenous wisdom, activism and ritual to a comparison of Thanksgiving, and will offer information about new legal rights of nature updates and an Armistice Day memorial for peace activists we lost recently. By: M. Gardam
Monday, November 1, 2021 - 11:10
Fannie Lou Hamer is known as a fierce American voting and women’s rights activist and a prominent leader during the Civil Rights Movement. Join the Fannie Lou Hamer Branch of WILPF US in the First Annual Fannie Lou Hamer Human Rights Conference. By: G. Friday.
Monday, November 1, 2021 - 11:03
WILPF Des Moines attended a rally for the Climate Crisis at the State Capitol. Several members spoke on related issues and showed up in support and solidarity for the strike. By: J. Corderman.
Monday, November 1, 2021 - 10:50
While recruiting new members, forging new collaborations and doing remarkable outreach, W$D Committee will be doing strategic planning for the next 2-5 years at a half day planning retreat on Sunday, Nov. 14th (9am-noon pacific/noon-3pm eastern/11am-2pm central). All Committee members are invited to participate. It’s just the latest effort at reshaping the Committee’s plans to take advantage of both an activist drive and an analytic imperative. Read more about this dynamic committee and how you can get involved. By: M. Gardam.
Monday, November 1, 2021 - 10:36
COP 26 – The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference is the last chance for countries to commit to action by 2030 to head off catastrophic climate breakdown and disastrous consequences for people and the planet. Read more. By: N. Price.
Monday, November 1, 2021 - 09:03
The Cape Cod branch took part in the fifth annual Unity Day in Hyannis, MA on August 6th. Combined with the Hiroshima bombing event, visitors received a peace crane and teachers were offered a “Great Day” poster. Learn more about the speakers and activities of this event. By: E. Muniz.
