For two weeks in mid-September the DISARM Committee asks you to exert pressure on the corporations putting profit ahead of people and the planet. We must end our addiction to fossil fuels and nuclear weapons before it’s too late. Go to this Warheads to Windmills website and click on read more to find out how and where to exert this pressure and to read about nine WILPF branches that held events to commemorate the terrible atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Updates
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 14:40
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 14:26
Bylaws – how boring! However, our bylaws are the guidelines we set to establish and maintain our WILPF community. And – like most other aspects of life – our community is changing over time. In choosing what we want to initiate or continue – and what we want to let go of. We will be putting out our guidelines in black and white so we can propose and vote on amendments to our bylaws to address the changes.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 14:26
Longtime WILPF activist May Takayanagi passed away earlier this year, two months shy of her 100th birthday. May, whose family had immigrated from Japan, was put into internment camps during WWII. Some of her fellow WILPF members share their memories of her and her passion for justice.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 13:47
July elections in Venezuela reelected President Nicolás Maduro. Allegations of fraud by the United States, some of its allies and the corporate media have led to violent protests, despite safeguards put in place by the country to safeguard the vote. Read more here to find out about the broad implications of the allegations and what is being done to counter them…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 13:39
As the war in Gaza continues, Israel has exchanged aggression with Iran, Syria and Yemen. This is added to fears that the situation could lead to a much more serious war, and one that could involve nuclear weapons. In July, at the Non-Proliferation Treaty 11th Review Conference, some speakers spoke of the current situation as very grave.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 13:32
The Burlington VT Branch held a commemorative event for Hiroshira last month, featuring several speakers. The event is available to view online. Read more for more information and links to the event….
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 13:19
We’re getting ready for the upcoming COP 29, which will take place November 11-22, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Read more to find out about the event and its objectives…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 13:12
Starhawk will present at WILPF US’s Fall Equinox/International Peace Day Event on September 21st, offering techniques to appreciate this harvest time while we reflect on our activist efforts for peace and justice. Read more to learn more and register for this heartfelt event featuring experiential renewal exercises…
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 13:33
In June, the Search Committee released a survey to help better define the Executive Director job description, the selection of candidates we interview and, ultimately, who we hire. The results are in, and we are pleased to share some of the key takeaways and themes from the survey.
Monday, September 16, 2024 - 13:04
The Humboldt County, CA Branch held our almost-annual July 4 used book sale with our partners from Centro del Pueblo (a local immigrant rights group) again this year. The book sale raises money for our Edilith Eckert/Jene McCovey scholarship, which gives small grants to local groups for projects promoting Peace & Justice, locally to globally.
