The Greater Philadelphia Area Branch continues to advocate for peace in the Middle East, anti-racism and the peaceful transformation of our world. Read here for a round-up of the branch’s recent activities, including how watermelon seeds were involved in a civil disobedience event.
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Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 05:58
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 05:51
As WILPF enters our 110th anniversary year, the Development Committee is excited to build more financial support for our beloved organization and would love to hear from you. Here is a brief recap of what we do and how you can help!
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 05:42
The July Jane Addams Branch meeting is available to watch online. Follow the link to watch the talk about Jane Addams, the ‘Invisible Woman’, providing history the media doesn't share, and ideas for improving media attention in the present.
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 05:33
From May 17-19th, the WILPF Women, Money & Democracy Committee, co-sponsored (with our ally The Alliance For Just Money, allies at Move To Amend, and our partner An Economy of Our Own), an event in Chicago that called for a total reform of the monetary system in the United States. Read on to learn WHY transforming the monetary system matters to the issues you care about, WHO represented WILPF in Chicago, and WHAT the action accomplished.
Thursday, August 1, 2024 - 05:22
On Friday, May 17th at the Greek Isles Restaurant in Chicago’s South Side, WILPF Chicago leaders who had been meeting virtually for a year were finally able to come together in person for a pop up event that blended organizing and socializing!
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:32
The WILPF US 35th Triennial Congress will take place from Wednesday, May 29 to Sunday, June 2, where our virtual presenters will address the critical questions regarding the theme ‘Water on the Frontlines for peace — such as Who governs water? Who has it? Who doesn’t? Who controls it? How do we use it?
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:26
The number of ongoing conflicts can feel overwhelming, and we hope WILPF members will not respond by doing nothing! The general public needs to be reminded that wars can be ended swiftly by diplomatic compromises, and we can help do that.
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:14
Why WILPF? Why now? Hull-House pragmaticism can be a model, a go-to prescription, a handwriting on the wall, of our values, of life and death choices, for a freedom that is inclusive and member-driven. Read more to learn about our legacy of passion and possibilities from the women of Hull House experimenting with a new way of thinking…
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 08:00
Our 2024 WILPF US Congress will cover many issues around growing shortages of fresh water, including competition for water, expanding economies, conflict, major inequities and development challenges, plus growing environmental degradation including climate change.
Monday, May 6, 2024 - 07:48
- Spring/Summer Issue of Peace & Freedom Now Available Online
- ‘1,000 Grandmothers’ Song Festival: Women's Voices for Peace
