For 30 years the US has been ignoring the almost unanimous vote of the UN General Assembly to end the economic, commercial and financial blockade of Cuba because it violates the UN Charter and international law.
Updates
Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 06:19
Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 06:05
“This weekend will mark the 60th anniversary of the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis – widely regarded as the closest the world has ever come to nuclear war, until this year. The possible risk of nuclear war has risen sharply in recent months, and we are members of a coalition of nearly 100 organizations who have come together to educate the public and call on elected officials to de-escalate tensions between the nuclear superpowers.” Thus starts the letter the Peninsula/Palo Alto branch handed Congresswoman Anna Eshoo’s office as we picketed on October 14 as part of TWO Defuse Nuclear War (DNW) pickets.
Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 05:55
Our UN Practicum in Advocacy and Local to Global program is back! Start making contacts and identifying possible nominees now – the deadline for students to apply for the March CSW meeting is January 6, 2023.
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 13:39
Two announcements: Interactive Panel Presentation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, DPoW Committee on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 8 pm EDT/ 7 EDT / 5 PDT; and join long-time WILPFer Julie Segal and others in the states of Kentucky and Indiana as they organize a new Branch!
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 13:35
Would you like to learn more about Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and their impact? Marguerite Adelman of WILPF Burlington has designed a free Zoom program for WILPF branches across the country that would like to understand this complex issue as it relates to their state and community.
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 13:31
Before we ask WILPFers to take action in October against nuclear weapons, we must thank the several WILPF branches who took action in mid-September to press their Congressional Representatives to stop authorizing more weapons for Ukraine. Now, we have a new request for WILPFers to reach out once again and ask your legislators to help lower the risk of any exchange of nuclear weapons. Read on for more info!
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 13:11
On September 20, WILPFers from around the country gathered in Washington DC to hold the EPA accountable for the impacts of pollution on our health, joining an event organized by the Scientists, Activists, and Families for SAFE Environments.
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 13:07
A group of WILPFers invites others to join a committee on anti-racist interventions and supports within our organization. The nature of this group is evolving. You can participate in the WILPF US discussions to learn, educate, and uplift anti-racism within our WILPF organization.
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 12:48
Cape Cod WILPFers get into character and take to the 4th of July parade, wearing “I Miss Democracy” sashes and sparkling gowns. Their clever parade float caught attention and raised awareness of WILPF’s work for peace!
Friday, September 30, 2022 - 12:41
We are at a crucial point in the year to register new voters and get folks to the polls. Learn how to text voters to encourage their participation, attend trainings for organizing around voter registration, and more!
