Little did our Peace In Ukraine (PIU) coalition know that, right after our Global Week of Action demanding a diplomatic solution to the Russia-Ukraine war, we and hundreds of thousands of activists would be out on the streets again demanding a ceasefire and much more humanitarian aid in a Gaza-Israel war.
Updates
The Greater Philadelphia Branch has been quite busy attending a number of rallies, talks and marches, including joining Fridays for our Future. Find out what they’ve been up to….
The Peninsula/Palo Alto Branch in California have added peace in Israel/Gaza to the silent vigil they have observed since the start of the war in Ukraine. At a recent event, two women joined them and led the group to reaffirm their goals for peace…
WILPF’s Poor People’s Campaign sets out its plans for 2024 national action in the hopes of mobilizing this country’s 140 million poor and low-wealth people, turning them into a voting powerhouse.
Join WILPF US’ Local to Global Program in NY for WILPF’s UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Program. Be part of our L2G cohort at the 2024 CSW session…
It’s been 75 years since the WILPF helped “birth” the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Look for our appeal in your mailbox in the next couple weeks and please respond generously.
Our Recorded Relaunch Event November 4th Can Help Spread the Word In ‘Chicagoland’.
The DISARM co-chairs thank the branches and members who attended public events to commemorate the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and anyone who handed out the special Oppenheimer flyer to moviegoers. Coming up is an opportunity for all WILPF members to advocate for a diplomatic end to the war between Ukraine and Russia.
Announcements & Updates: Audri Scott Williams will facilitate an interactive webinar “Self-Care for Activists” on September 23; Code Pink and other organizations have come under attack recently – we need to defend our fellow activists!
On Sunday, September 17, 2023, a massive march and rally to #ENDFOSSILFUELS will be held in New York City. Join the march or plan a local event with your branch or community groups.