July eNews: “No Kings” protests, People’s Tribunal on Gaza, new campus WILPF chapter, and more!

An alert from the US Section of the

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

July 2025

WILPF members continued to take action for peace this past month! From “No Kings” protests across the US to the Philadelphia People’s Tribunal On War Crimes and Genocide in Gaza, WILPFers are saying “no” to fascism and injustice wherever they take root. Plus, learn about an upcoming teach-in about the Trinity bomb, a new Facebook group to help you avoid propaganda and communicate about peace effectively, an exciting new chapter forming on University of Arizona’s campus, and more!

WILPFers Join Thousands to Say "No Kings!" During National Protests

WILPF members across the country participated in "No Kings" protests on June 14–a national day of action to stand against Trump's fascist agenda. See WILPFers in the streets standing–and marching–for peace and justice!

Philadelphia Holds People’s Tribunal on War Crimes and Genocide in Gaza

WILPFers in the Philadelphia region recently participated in a People’s Tribunal to address the genocide in Palestine. Read their reflections on the process, and learn how People’s Tribunals can help end US support of Israel’s violence against Palestinians.

DISARM/End Wars Committee Updates: Trinity Teach-in, Resources for Atomic Bombs Commemorations, and More

Almost everyone believes that the atomic bomb that destroyed Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945, was the very first nuclear weapon to be detonated, but it was not. Join us for an important teach-in on July 16 about the Trinity atomic bomb test. Also, explore several resources to support your branch's event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including an interactive online calendar, social media tools, a new timeline of significant events from 1945, and more!

You're Invited: Join Rhetoricians for Peace II on Facebook!

Learn about an online group that has been revived to support each other in learning about how to avoid manipulation and communicate effectively for peace!

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Next eNews Deadline: Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Please note: There will be no WILPF US eNews in August. The next eNews issue will be in September.

Please submit your articles by Aug. 19 to ensure they can be included in the September eNews. Be sure to review the guidelines before submitting (guidelines will be sent with reminder emails). We plan to send the eNews on the first of the month throughout 2025. Thank you for your timeliness and attention to detail regarding what information is needed to publish your article. Please send submissions to Emily Franko, eNews editor, at emily.wilpfeditor@gmail.com.

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