Nuclear weapons have been causing harm to people and the environment since they were first tested and used in 1945. Since the first “test” in the deserts of New Mexico—the so called “Trinity Test”—generations have been suffering with the consequences of more than 2,000 nuclear explosions conducted worldwide. On 29 August, the International Day against […]
In Lebanon, the currency keeps losing value, but weapons money never runs short. In Senegal, families choose between a stalled economy and the wage an armed group offers their sons. At weddings across the Bekaa Valley, celebratory gunfire is so normal it barely registers. And online, a generation is being recruited into militarised ideas of […]
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) – the world’s longest-standing feminist peace organisation – is thrilled to announce its next International Board. The organisation is also announcing the appointment of Sylvie Ndongmo of WILPF Cameroon as its reelected International President. The new members include: Sylvie Ndongmo of WILPF Cameroon as International President – re-elected Desiree Sterner of WILPF Sweden as Vice President Diana Salcedo of WILPF Colombia as Vice President […]
We are five women, carrying five different experiences, shaped by three countries, distinct encounters of oppression, and different journeys of resistance shaped by our feminist activism. Our histories might be very different but in our daily realities, we find ourselves bound together. There is a thread running through us, a shared struggle and a shared […]
With profound sadness, the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) mourns the passing of our dear friend and comrade, María Pagano, President of the Argentinian WILPF Section, known by many of us, as “Pocha”. While we grieve her departure, we also celebrate a remarkable life devoted to peace, justice, and the unwavering defence of […]
About WILPF The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is seeking an experienced freelance web consultant to support and improve its digital platforms: WILPF.org and MyWILPF.org. WILPF is an international feminist peace organisation working to advance justice, disarmament, gender equality, and human rights. Our website is a key tool for communicating our mission, engaging supporters, […]
The years 2015 through 2025 have been the eleven hottest years on record – and that same period is one in which governments have increased military spending every single year. This is not a coincidence but reflects the ways in which our fossil-fueled capitalist order, driven by militarism and imperialism, is imperiling our planet and […]
Celebrating Feminists’ Voices, Inspiring Global Peace Back to all news Long read #Environment The Double Dividend: Eight Reasons Why the World Cannot Afford to Keep Choosing Bombs Over a Liveable Planet As the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels is underway in Santa Marta, Colombia, calls for climate action have never been more […]
On this day in 1915, 1,136 peace activists crossed borders to meet in The Hague, determined to build a peaceful world, by addressing the root causes of war. They understood something then that remains as true today: peace does not happen by itself. It requires deliberate choice, collective action, and real investment. Today we carry that legacy forward as a strong global movement of […]
Since the world’s first Earth Day in 1970, 1 billion individuals have been mobilised to drive positive action for the planet, through collaborations with 150,000 partners in over 192 countries. This year’s Earth Day’s call to action reads: “Our world needs transformational change. It’s time for the world to hold sectors accountable for their role […]
