Why do we need to talk about masculinities with youth? I started thinking seriously about the word ‘masculinity’ when I noticed how men around me interact, they’re always trying to appear strong or in control, even when they’re tired or need support. It made me realise that masculinity isn’t just a word or a personal […]
This October 2025 marked 25 years since the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 1325 – the first of ten resolutions on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). For over two decades, feminist and peace organisations – including WILPF – have worked tirelessly to advance this agenda, increase its visibility, and hold decisionmakers accountable for implementing it. WILPF was among the civil […]
Celebrating Feminists’ Voices, Inspiring Global Peace Back to all news Long read #COP30 COP30 in Review: Wins for Justice, Woes for Finance, Fossil Fuels, and Militarism COP30 concluded in Belém, Brazil, wherefrom 10 to 22 November, diplomats, activists, lobbyists, and other stakeholders from across the globe gathered for the 30th Conference of the Parties under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Image credit: Natalia Chaves Monroy […]
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) welcomes collaboration with students who wish to contribute to our work through a supervised research or project placement. WILPF is eager to host students whose academic work aligns with our mission and values. Please note: At this time, WILPF is unable to provide any payments or stipends […]
Almost a full year after the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, the promises of inclusion and reform ring largely hollow for Syrian women. Despite widespread talk of “empowerment” and “equal participation,” women remain mostly excluded from meaningful decision-making, their visibility serving more to polish the regime’s image than to secure genuine rights […]
War and the Disrupted Relationship with Land The war in Ukraine has not only devastated cities and infrastructure — it has also torn apart people’s connection to land. Small farms, once the foundation of local food production and community resilience, now face mined fields, destroyed irrigation systems, and collapsing logistics networks. Before 2022, small and […]
A major focus of this year’s COP is on the Just Transition Work Programme. WILPF will amplify demands by our allies for the Belém Action Mechanism for a Just Transition (BAM) that meaningfully supports frontline communities, workers, and people most affected. BAM must centre care work, informal work, and gender responsiveness to ensure a truly equitable transition. Set in the heart of the […]
We are witnessing a surge in military spending worldwide. More and more states are prioritising and investing in the development and purchase of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to be used in warfare. These technologies are not only used by militaries but also in policing, border control, and other forms of state violence. The […]
