WILPF US e-newsletter. A monthly publication of the US Section of the
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
May 2020
Committee Updates & Action Items from Program, Disarm/End Wars, W$D, and Earth Democracy, Covid-19 in the Middle East, help needed for 75th anniversary plans, WILPF's 105th birthday, remembering Ellie Bluestein and Nora DeWitt in Fresno and Pat Birnie in Baltimore & Tucson, Humboldt Branch gives out community scholarships, and MORE, in this month's eNews.
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The Program Committee's next open meeting; Disarm/End Wars and two other WILPF committees call for a global cease-fire; W$D asks you to act now on student loan forgiveness; upcoming Earth Democracy plans.
COVID-19 continues to spread in Iran and elsewhere. The Middle East Committee asks you to contact your senators to ask for UNRWA aid to be restored so Palestine isn't left short of medical supplies. By E. Rosser and B. Taft.
This summer and fall mark the 75th anniversary of Hiroshima/Nagasaki and the creation of the UN. Branches will receive paper cranes-send us your commemoration plans, ideas for books & videos, and past event photos! By E. Thomas, C. Spencer, and R. Lloyd.
In these difficult days, we reflect on the work of WILPF for 105 years for peace and freedom, and honor those who came before us who have inspired us to carry on their work. By J. Adams and WILPF International.
The Fresno Branch recently lost two of its longtime activist members, Nora DeWitt and Ellie Bluestein-both driving forces in making Fresno WILPF the vibrant organization it is today. By L. Reeves and D. De Lu.
Baltimore and Arizona lost another extraordinary WILPF member on April 15, 2020, Pat Birnie. Pat worked tirelessly for a nuclear-free future, and invited others to join. By M. Diaz.
Humboldt WILPF gave more than $3,500 to diverse local groups in April and celebrated International Women's Day in March with a "donations only" event. By C. Goldammer.
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