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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
November is an important month for making the Transgender community more visible. November 13th to 19th is Transgender Awareness Week followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on November 20th. By: N. Abeleda.
We are introduced to Shaqued Morag, who is Paving the Way for Women's Inclusion in Palestinian and Israeli Peacebuilding. Join Orly Benaroch Light, from WILPF San Diego in an interview with Morag to learn about the work she does. By: O. Benaroch Light.
Learn about Sylvia’s personal story of resilience and how her tattoo symbolizes her love for climate justice and Mother Earth. By: S. Metzler.
Alex Saab is a Venezuelan diplomat who was removed by force by the Cabo Verde police at the insistence of the United States government, although no crime had been committed and no arrest warrant existed. By: L Villagomez Reeves.
Read more about the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (the COP26 Summit) and how Maine is impacted by warming. Check out the COP26 petition and learn more about the connections between Military & Warning. By: C. DeTroy and M. Spiess.