We are introduced to Shaqued Morag, who is Paving the Way for Women's Inclusion in Palestinian and Israeli Peacebuilding. Join Orly Benaroch Light, from WILPF San Diego in an interview with Morag to learn about the work she does. By: O. Benaroch Light.
Updates
Learn about Sylvia’s personal story of resilience and how her tattoo symbolizes her love for climate justice and Mother Earth. By: S. Metzler.
Alex Saab is a Venezuelan diplomat who was removed by force by the Cabo Verde police at the insistence of the United States government, although no crime had been committed and no arrest warrant existed. By: L Villagomez Reeves.
Read more about the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (the COP26 Summit) and how Maine is impacted by warming. Check out the COP26 petition and learn more about the connections between Military & Warning. By: C. DeTroy and M. Spiess.
Updates about what is going on with WILPF committees and current events within WILPF US.
In part 1, I introduced the distinction between “inner” work – addressing the personal awareness, attitudes, and unconscious biases of WILPF members – and “outer” work – addressing race-related injustices in education, employment, the law, etc. Now in part 2, I’ll elaborate more on these two aspects of anti-racism activism. By: D. De Lu.
De-escalation as a tactic instead of violence and war? The Peace Resource Center San Diego (PRCSD) offers nonviolent alternatives to conflict resolution and carries on a program of peace education throughout San Diego County. The PRCSD collaborated with WILPF San Diego in a presentation during WILPF US’s 34th Triennial Congress which fostered great discussion about de-escalation. By: A. Barron.
October is the month to continue mobilizing for System Change Not Climate Change! Plan to join climate marches, demonstrations, rallies and #FridaysForFutures. Together, we must all loudly and clearly call out for climate justice for people and the planet. By: N. Price.
The monthly One WILPF national organizing calls have been giving WILPF members from across the country a chance to connect with one another and WILPF US for nearly six years. Now we’re looking for a volunteer or intern to join our team as a ‘production assistant’. Read on if you know someone who might be a good ‘fit’ for us! By ONE WILPF Calls Team
Peninsula/Palo Alto branch celebration and dedication of a Torii Peace Gate at Menlo College installation for Silicon Valley 2021 sculpture event, Sept. 23-26 in Atherton, CA. By: J. Adams.