February eNews: Learn & act for an equitable economy and clean water for all

Monthly newsletter from the US Section of the

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

February 2023

Announcements: Facebook training Feb. 7 and “Galentines” Zoom party Feb. 13; join W$D webinar “The Future in Our Pockets” on Feb. 23; WILPF members celebrate TPNW second anniversary; apply now for a branch project mini-grant; take action for World Water Day; WILPFers in Iowa and NC are protesting factory farms; help WILPF US build our capacity; women in Nicaragua trip report; new One WILPF Call schedule & format; Greater Philadelphia branch news; and MORE, in this month’s eNews.

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Announcements & Updates: Feb. 7 Facebook Training and Feb. 13 Galentines Day Zoom Party

Announcements & Updates: Facebook training on Feb. 7 will teach special strategies to magnify our messaging; “Galentine’s Day” Zoom Party to be held Feb. 13 for the WILPF SMART Facebook group.

“The Future in Our Pockets: Making Money Work for the Common Good” – Join this Zoom Webinar on Thursday, February 23

Banks keep consolidating their power by extracting interest from people, businesses, governments, and the planet. A new webinar on February 23 examines how the bank credit system undermines peace, equity, and the environment and what we can do about it.

WILPF Members Celebrate the Second Anniversary of the Nuclear Ban Treaty Entering into Force

WILPF branches and at-large members celebrated the second anniversary of the TPNW’s entry into force between January 20th and 23rd, 2023. Read reports and view photos from nine cities where demonstrations were held.

Free Money for Branch Projects! Apply now!

Branches can apply for a grant of $250-$2500 to carry out a project. The next deadline to apply is February 15!

World Water Day 2023: Accelerating Change to Meet SDGs by 2030

This year’s World Water Day theme is “Accelerating Change” to solve the water and sanitation crisis. Because water affects everyone, we all need to take action.

Accelerating Change in Iowa and NC: Fighting Factory Farms and Getting the “Scoop on the Poop”!

WILPFers in Iowa and North Carolina are showing us how to “accelerate change” on the local level, working with allies toward a moratorium on factory farms and exposing the environmental racism of CAFOs.

WILPF Board Budget Builds Bridges to the Future with Bequests

Thanks to generous bequests in 2021, we have the ability to build capacity now. We rely on our members to use that capacity for issue actions, branch building, and community collaboration. Please join your energies to national and local WILPF to help with this bridge-building!

Women in Nicaragua Trip

WILPFer Dianne Blais was one of 22 women who traveled in Nicaragua recently to investigate the conditions and the lives of Nicaraguan women.

New One WILPF Call Format, Calendar, and Feedback Survey

Our One WILPF Calls for 2023 are now quarterly. Our format is shifting a bit, and we’re asking for your feedback in a short survey.

Greater Philadelphia Branch Continues Anti-racism and No Nukes Work

The Greater Philadelphia Branch continues its anti-racism work through a bimonthly Roundtable Discussion on Unpacking White Privilege. The branch also stood with other peace groups on Jan. 22 to say “No to Nukes.”

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