An urgent alert from the US Section of the
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
November 2020
Give WILPF memberships for the holidays, join the all-member program call Nov. 10, W$D offers public banking toolkit, TPNW is now international law!, WILPF US membership drive launch on Nov. 11, great news from Bolivia’s elections, an activist finds balance during a time of grief, terror, & discord, International Day of Peace events, and MORE, in this month’s eNews.
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Create a relationship between those you love and the organization you love – give a WILPF membership this holiday season!; All are welcome to the November 10 program call to discuss the Call for Peace and PPC; Order the W$D Public Banking Toolkit to make economic justice and peace a reality.
Honduras was the 50th country to ratify the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), making it international law for the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations! Write to the UN Secretary-General, and join our Dec. 4 webinar on AFRICOM. By E. Thomas & R. Lloyd.
Join us on Wednesday, November 11 to launch the WILPF Membership Drive! Two pros will share ideas and tips with us on expanding our network. By S. Pandey & J. Corderman.
On October 18, 2020, Bolivia went to the polls and it was a landslide for the MAS party! After a US-backed coup, workers – many indigenous – protested and resisted intimidation to make this election their victory. By L. Reeves.
“I look at myself in the mirror, forehead angry and tight, shoulders sagging under the weight of two public health emergencies…. I long to be out protesting, rail at the health vulnerabilities holding me captive at home.” By D. Van Soest.
Many WILPF US branches celebrated the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2020, which marked the conclusion of the “CEASEFIRE/75th Solidarity Season.” Read about their creative displays and events! By C. Spencer & Margaret Pecoraro.
We’ve changed our name to the Middle East Peace and Justice Action Committee to better reflect what we do. Please engage with us on our three campaigns! By B. Taft

Greater Philadelphia Branch members celebrated the International Day of Peace by making a public clothesline exhibit with the Granny Peace Brigade; the next Jane Addams Branch meeting for at-large members is November 18 – join us!
It’s time for the WILPF US monthly electronic newsletter to get a new name! Send us your creative, catchy, meaningful suggestions by November 20 – the Board will choose at their next meeting. By D. De Lu.
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Next eNews Deadline: Monday, November 30
Submit stories and photos for the December eNews to wendymcdowell12@gmail.com. Editor may not publish all stories submitted, including late submissions. For more information, contact Wendy McDowell at above address.

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