Honouring the Radical Roots of International Women’s Day International Women’s Day was never meant to be a symbolic celebration. It began as a socialist, anti-war mobilisation led by working women who recognised that militarism, economic exploitation, and political exclusion were deeply connected. Today, resisting economies of war and neoliberal “peace” is a feminist act. For over 110 […]
Once again, the United States and Israel have launched an unlawful war of aggression against another country. Once again, US and Israeli officials claim “self-defence” and “pre-emption,” attempting to gaslight the world into accepting a narrative that those on the receiving end of the aggression are the aggressors. In déjà vu of the unlawful US […]
This year, the Congress will be hosted by WILPF Cameroon and held online from 18-21 July 2026. While we had hoped to meet in person, global financial constraints affecting many civil society organisations mean that a virtual format is currently the most viable way for us to convene. Yet a virtual Congress is not equally accessible to everyone. For many participants, especially in […]
We are heartbroken by the assassination of Yanar Mohammed, founder of the Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq (OWFI) and a tireless advocate for women’s rights. Her loss is not just a tragedy for her family and community—it is a blow to the global struggle for gender equality and justice. Yanar dedicated her life to […]
In just 48 hours, the region has plunged into a dangerous new phase of hostilities. Civilian lives have been devastated. Regional stability has been further eroded. And the international rule of law faces yet another grave test. We invite you to read WILPF’s full statement and stand with us in demanding an immediate ceasefire and […]
Everyday Adaptation as a Form of Knowledge When electricity disappears, ordinary infrastructure collapses into improvisation. Across social media, Ukrainians share videos of handmade stoves made from metal cans, clay candle heaters, and improvised cooking devices assembled from scarcely available materials. These are not experimental hobbies — they are responses to dire necessities for survival. “Kamforka-parties” […]
At a time when militarism is escalating, inequalities are deepening, and communities are facing overlapping crises, WILPF is choosing to tell a different story. Today, we are proud to launch our 2025 Annual Report, reimagined as a living 2026 calendar. Instead of publishing a traditional report, we asked ourselves: What if our accountability could also […]
We are proud to announce that WILPF is now an official Environmental Partner of 1% for the Planet, a global network of businesses and individuals who commit one percent of their sales or income to environmental solutions —supporting specifically the work of our Ecological Justice programme. Through our Ecological Justice programme, WILPF works at the intersection of feminist peacebuilding and environmental […]
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland in January 2026, governments jostled with each other over their vision for a “new world order”. Canada’s Prime Minister called time of death on the so-called international rules based order and encouraged others to seek economic and military partnerships outside of the United States. Two days later, the US […]
On 5 February 2026, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between Russia and the United States, officially expired. In September 2025, the Russian government offered to continue implementing the Treaty for another year if the US government agreed, but the Trump regime did not formally respond to that offer. […]
