Our annual 2014 UN Practicum in Advocacy at the United Nations is a great way to get more experience and delve into the core of Women’s issues. You’ll get a chance to attend the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), held at UN headquarters in New York City!
News
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 07:12
The US Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Opening Arguments on Tuesday, Oct. 8th in the case of McCutcheon v the FEC. This case provides the next extension of the Citizens United case, allowing the pro-corporate Court the opportunity to rule in favor of Shaun McCutcheon, an Alabama billionaire who supports conservative candidates.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 17:17
As WILPF US members come together in various ways, we are looking to define a vision and structure for the future. Two current venues are the regional meetings and the Membership Development Committee conference calls. Another, working along with these processes, is the ongoing work of the National Board ad hoc Bylaws Committee.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 17:00
On September 26 US President Obama did not attend the United Nations summit on nuclear weapons disarmament as so many in the peace community have been urging him to do. The USA did launch an (unarmed) Minuteman III nuclear missile on that very same day despite our efforts to halt the test . But all in all it was a wonderful week at the United Nations as we moved closer to the nuclear weapons abolition which we seek.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 08:06
In the very early hours of Thursday morning, September 26—the very day of the United Nations summit meeting on nuclear disarmament—the Pentagon is scheduled to launch a Minuteman III nuclear missile toward the Marshall Islands.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013 - 07:34
WILPF US co-convened the Earth Democracy Conference at the Democracy Convention, Madison, WI, Aug. 7-11. The major theme was that we need to urgently collaborate nationally and internationally to build a global movement for People, Peace and the Planet, based on the principle of Guardianship for Future Generations and on human, civil, labor and earth rights not corporate rights that will lead to green economic transformation.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 15:32
Statement on Syria by the WILPF-US Middle East committee
Monday, September 16, 2013 - 11:24
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) has been working for almost a hundred years for the prevention of wars and the advancement of negotiated resolution of conflicts. In the last month, we have seen a military coup d'etat take place in Egypt, overthrowing a democratically elected president and, in the last week, there have been over a hundred civilians killed by the army, a thousand wounded, and horrendous human rights abuses.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 11:45
In September, we are focusing on Keep Space for Peace Week preparations and supplying resources for branches and membership on drones and other action poosibilities October 5 to 12. Our 2013 campaign for abolition of nuclear weapons also continues.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 11:26
The use of chemical weapons is a serious violation of international law, regardless of which party to the conflict perpetrated the attack. But the use of chemical weapons, however abhorrent and illegal, should not be used as a pretext for military intervention. Other options are available and must be pursued.
