WILPF members were among the hundreds who marched in San Francisco on December 11, 2019, as part of the Poor People’s Campaign nine-month “We Must Do M.O.R.E.” national tour. By J. Adams.
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With the help of a WILPF US mini-grant, six members of Greater Philadelphia WILPF will be going to Brownsville, Texas, on February 6 to serve meals to over 1,000 asylum seekers. By J. Elson.
On January 17, 2020, a divided Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals “reluctantly” concluded that the federal courts cannot provide the youth with a remedy for their climate injuries, but the 21 plaintiffs will continue to fight for justice. By N. Price.
More than 50 community members and UNC students rallied at Peace and Justice Plaza in Chapel Hill at a “No War with Iran!” community vigil on January 8, 2020. By L. Lewis.
Tucson Branch members took part in a “No War with Iran” demonstration on the first Saturday in January, and WILPFer Leah Bolger spoke at the press conference. By D. Livingston.
The women of the world are marching for their human rights — and for the right to bring about change through peaceful, non-violent, participatory action, and to address the political economy of violence.
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Since arriving in Hawai’I, the peace boat has garnered important press coverage, and our message is resonating strongly in schools, Buddhist temples, Friends meetings, community centers, Rotary Clubs, and peace & justice groups.
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