Updates

Monday, April 13, 2015 - 08:11

WILPF took a strong position on glyphosate months ago. It was a bit of a leap of faith, because causal evidence is hard to get.  But now we stand on firm ground!  

Monday, April 13, 2015 - 07:59

The Santa Cruz Earth Democracy Team is making progress on Guardianship of Future Generations and the Precautionary Principle.  We would like to know what other branches and members are working on for Earth Democracy.

Monday, April 13, 2015 - 07:52

Bonnie Block from Madison, WI, was found guilty April 1 of trespassing at the Volk Field (WI) open house for handing out leaflets with four questions about drone warfare. A protest at Creech AFB in California led to 34 arrests earlier this year.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 12:05

During February, the United States and Russia engaged in dangerous games of nuclear chicken over Ukraine. Ironically, on March 1, Helen Caldicott Foundation’s seminar discussed nuclear weapons and the possible extinction of humanity. WILPF’s Ray Acheson facilitated that last day. View videos here.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 11:49

WILPF Fresno will present the award-winning documentary Oil & Water on March 20 at Fresno State University for International Water Day.  Members also speak out against sky-rocketing water rates for a new $429 million water treatment plant the city doesn’t need.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 11:41

Dr. Norma Vasallo Barrueta has received clearance for a US tour from April 18 to June 10, 2015. WILPF had invited the University of Havana professor for a 2014 speaking tour, but she received her visa too late – a tactic used to undermine US tours.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 11:35

A Santa Cruz WILPF delegation boarded the train this morning on its way to a 100th anniversary event at the Hull House Museum in Chicago featuring two Nobel Laureates. Leymah Gbowee of Liberia and Jody Williams of the US.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 11:28

Human Right to Health and Safe Food Campaign Infographic Cards can be ordered pre-printed and ready to distribute.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 - 11:22

Bonnie Block from Madison, WI, was found guilty April 1 of trespassing at the Volk Field (WI) open house for handing out leaflets with four questions about drone warfare. A protest at Creech AFB in California led to 34 arrests earlier this year.

Monday, February 23, 2015 - 12:44

The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, US Section is opposed to the United States government sending military aid to the Ukraine. The situation is changing daily on the ground and poses the danger of a wider war, even of a nuclear war. 

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