2019 ONE WILPF Calls
Published on January, 15 2020Archived Audio Recordings and Notes
November 14
Taking care of WILPF business means using your voice as a member and branch
Important internal business was the focus for this call, including the upcoming Board Elections, new ByLaw Changes, and an online survey about a new Program Planning Process at WILPF US.
Cindy Domingo, Co-Chair of the Cuba and Bolivarian Alliance Issue Committee offered a timely update on US interference Bolivia with the ouster of Evo Morales.
Nancy Price, convener of the Earth Democracy Issue Committee reported on MILITARY POISONS tour scheduled for March 2020 in California.
A Member Forum reported on the October Treaties Solidarity Actions of our members.
Listen to Cindy Domingo
Listen to Nancy Price
October 10
Professor Susanne Zwingel. Photo courtesy of Florida International University
A Feminist Peace Honors Treaties & Cooperation
Professor Susanne Zwingel of Florida International University in Miami FL, author of Translating International Women's Rights: The CEDAW Convention in Context presented on how treaties and international cooperation are feminist values and the importance of a feminist perspective on planning for peace.
A MEMBER FORUM heard from branches planning October Solidarity Actions around the TREATIES theme. Planning and details of the Treaties Toolkit were offered.
Listen to Professor Zwingel's presentation
September 12
Fall Plans for Climate Strike & Treaty Actions
Feminist economist and environmentalist Gwendolyn Hallsmith spoke about preparations for the Sept. 20th Climate Strike actions WILPF is supporting across the US. Gwen consults with cities across the country on implementing more sustainable policies, writes frequently about the economy and our environment, and recently arranged a FLOTILLA to welcome young Greta Thunberg to New York City harbor. Gwen lives in an EcoVillage in Vermont. Her most recent article is called Show Me the Money: How Will We Pay for the Green New Deal.
Jessica Munger of Move To Amend explained how including arts and music in your planned actions increases participation, attendance and engagement.
A Member Forum dealt with continuing plans and resources for the October Treaties Keep the Peace Solidarity Action.
Listen to Gwen Hallsmith
Listen to Jessica Munger
Resources:
For Climate Strike
For Peoples Mobilization New York City
August 8
Middle East Committee: No Way to Treat a Child
Middle East Committee member Genie Silver presented on how WILPF members and the public can support a newly reintroduced bill, proposed by Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) that promotes human rights for Palestinian children by ending abusive Israeli military detention practices.
Fact sheet on Betty McCollum legislation
July 11
Left, Fillipina Senator Risa Hontiveros. Right, Lisa Graves, Center for Media & Democracy
Media and Democracy Under Threat
On this call we compare the criminal threats against progressive leaders and independent journalists in the Phillipines with what we see as a rising threat here in the US.
Senator Risa Hontiveros from the Philippines describes the existential threats to her and other progressive Fillipino elected officials, especially females, and the serious threats of imprisonment and death threats to independent journalists.
Long time leader of media watchdog groups Lisa Graves discusses the increasing corporate control of news outlets in the US, threats to journalists and distain for the Rule of Law among the current Administration in the US. More member planning for the October Solidarity Action on TREATIES as a peacekeeping tool.
Segment featuring Philippines Senator Risa Hontiveros
Segment featuring Lisa Graves
Interactive Text Pad
June 13
Christine Ahn of Women Cross DMZ.
Working Together for Peace in Korea: WILPF & Women Cross the DMZ
On this call we heard from Christine Ahn about her inspiring work for peace on the Korean Peninsula, assembling global peace activists to bravely stand with those in the North and the South who yearn for reunification and peace. Christine offered several ways for WILPF members to engage and support her work. And WILPF US President Darien De Lu agreed that our organizations should be working more closely and we’ll find ways to do so. Moon Vazquez of our own Cuba & Bolivarian Alliance Committee reported on developments in Cuba. Teri Mattson of Code Pink updated us on the legal defense of the Venezuelan Embassy protectors in DC.
We also heard more about plans for the OCTOBER WILPF US SOLIDARITY Event on TREATIES.Ideas about how to organize and resources being prepared for your community’s action were offered with more coming in July. The time is right to start nailing down details, speakers, locations, etc.
The DECISION on a DATE provides wiggle room for branches to plan this action ANYTIME IN OCTOBER. We will be working closely to identify and promote your plans at the July 11th call.
Ellen Thomas reminded us of her Summertime ANTI NUCLEAR tour with dates and details.
Featured Presentation by Christine Ahn
Moon Vazquez Presentation
Code Pink Update by Teri Mattson
Nancy Price Presentation
Ellen Thomas Presentation
President Darien De Lu Presentation
Poor People's Campaign Update
Solidarity Planning for October
Interactive Text Pad
May 9
This Public ONE WILPF Call covered the urgent clash at the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington DC and the deeper meaning behind the failure of the Secret Service and Washington DC police to intervene and protect the Embassy from the protesters outside.
WILPF Cuba & Bolivarian Alliance Issue Committee Chair CINDY DOMINGO, described her observations following a fact-finding tour in Cuba and called for renewed opposition to enforcing Title 3 of the Helms Burton Act. Cindy also provided a historical and situational overview of how US Sanction in Cuba and Venezuela are devastating the economy of both countries, while the US is also actively engaging in regime change.
CODE PINK leader and WILPF member MEDEA BENJAMIN has been part of the encampment at the Venezuelan Embassy and described the clash between those occupying the embassy to keep the US from seizing it and inserting the personnel of an unelected US puppet, Guaido to privatize the oil.
Co-Chair of the WILPF DISARM Committee ELLEN THOMAS explained the hopeful blending of a Green New Deal with the anti-nuclear and peace economy vision of a new bill introduced by Eleanor Holmes Norton. The public and WILPF are asked to actively support HR2419.
Cindy Domingo presentation (edited for sharing)
Medea Benjamin presentation (edited for sharing)
Ellen Thomas presentation (edited for sharing)
Interactive Text Pad (with call notes and resources)
EARTH DAY – THE GREEN NEW DEAL – #HANDSOFFVENEZUELA
Former NY State Green Party candidate for Governor Howie Hawkins discusses how his 2004 vision of The Green New Deal compares to the new deal being proposed today, and what we can do to support it for Earth Day.
Cindy Domingo (WILPF US Cuba & Bolivarian Alliance Issue Committee) and Darien DeLu (US Section President) focus reports on What’s Happening In Venezuela, what’s true on the ground, what news sources are reliable and the long term penchant of the US to interfere in South American politics for profit and power.
Announcements from WILPF Development, Middle East Committee, the Poor People’s Campaign and the Corporations v Democracy Committee. And MEMBER FORUM on plans for Earth Day events.
Howie Hawkins Presentation (edited for sharing)
#HandsOffVenezuela (edted for sharing)
Interactive Text Pad (with call notes and resources)
March 14
This call featured a Powerpoint TRAINING for thinking out of the box to promote new events and expand your current ones.
Whether you represent a branch or are an at-large member, organizing a WILPF US action or joining in an action planned by another Peace & Justice organization requires pre-promotion, planning, logistics for the day of the event and strategic follow up. Learn the concept of LAYERING so each event and action builds momentum to promote the next. You’ll learn new tactics to appeal to and turn out busy and folks, or to simply remind you what the ingredients are for success.
BRANCHES REPORTED on their evolving plans for Spring SOLIDARITY EVENTS. And announcements rounded out the agenda.
Watch the Powerpoint
Text Pad
Find Resources for your next event
February 14
Civilian Exposure and Solidarity Actions
The US Military is poisoning water in communities around military bases in the US and abroad. This call featured researcher/author Pat Elder who provided great insight and details into this urgent issue. Pat’s #Military Parts Per Trillion speaking tour, Feb 23-March 1, invites branch participation. He is a great resource for branches, especially those located near military bases. We also heard updates and announcements from branches planning for 2019 SOLIDARITY ACTIONS.
Audio of Pat Elder's Presentation edited for sharing
Text Pad
Find out more about Military Contamination.
January 10
Planning for Solidarity Actions 2019
This call featured discussions and planning for 2019 Solidarity Actions across the US. Learn about new ways to make your actions visible, attract attention, and amplify your message. A member forum was featured as we focused on strategy planning.
Text Pad
Agreed on ACTIONS: Women’s March, NATO Anniversary Protests, World Water Day, Earth Day, International Treaty event to coincide with Hiroshima Remembrance.
