Monthly newsletter from the US Section of the

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

November 2023

The war in Gaza is the main focus this month, with WILPF members joining the plea for a ceasefire, as well as vigils and rallies organized and attended by branches. Both the Poor People's Campaign and Local to Global are offering opportunities to join in, and the national board is looking for WILPF members with dispute negotiation experience. There's a reminder about the next WILPF Congress, and register now for the 11/20 webinar on the military's deadly PFAS carcinogens. Lastly, see the Chicago Restart Team's information about Jane Addams' work with immigrants. Read below to see all this amazing work being done by members!

November Announcements and Updates

SAVE THE DATE - Dates for Next WILPF Congress Announced; Join the 'Contamination Nations' Talk; Are You a Peace Seeker?

Help Us Advocate for a Ceasefire in Gaza Now

The Middle East Peace and Justice Action Committee is asking members to contact their representatives and ask them to support a ceasefire in Gaza now….

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Keeping Up Anti-military Actions in the Face of Two Horrible Wars

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.

The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call For Moral Revival Needs YOU!

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.

Silent Vigil Observed for Peace, Not War, in Israel/Gaza

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…

Busy Month of Rallies for the Greater Philadelphia Branch

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….

Applications for Our Local to Global Program Now Open!

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…

75 Years For a $75 Ask at the End of a Tempestuous 2023

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.

Back Where It All Began for WILPF – The Chicago Branch ReLaunch

Our Recorded Relaunch Event November 4th Can Help Spread the Word In ‘Chicagoland’.

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