July eNews: July is a busy month for peace building

Monthly newsletter from the US Section of the

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

July 2023

The virtual Gathering for all WILPF US members will be held August 16-17; two “official” logo options for branches to use; DISARM invites you to take part in several actions during July to advocate for nuclear abolition; Global Women for Peace Against NATO will gather July 6-9; lobby your communities to endorse and live into the Apartheid-Free Pledge; ask your legislators to vote no on H.R.314/S.538 – FORCE Act; discover where you fit in WILPF’s structure; Des Moines Branch “No Mow May” effort; successful W$D study group; and MORE, in this month’s eNews.

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Announcements & Updates: SAVE THE DATES for the WILPF Gathering August 16-17; Two Options for ‘Official’ Branch Logos

Announcements & Updates: Our first virtual Gathering for all WILPF US members will be held Wednesday and Thursday evenings, August 16 and 17, and will include presentations and breakout rooms; the national board has approved two “official” logo options for branches to use.

Many Actions for WILPFers in July to Advocate for Abolishing Nuclear Weapons

DISARM invites you to take part in several actions during July to help highlight the scourge of nuclear weapons and advocate for their abolition: Watch the documentary To End All War: Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb on July 9 and the dramatic film Oppenheimer; gather petition signatures urging the President to sign the TPNW; and lobby your congressperson to support the Norton Bill (including in-person in DC on July 12/13).

Peace Building Continues in July

On July 6–9, Global Women for Peace Against NATO will gather in Brussels, Belgium, and “virtually” in countries around the world. Events are open to all. Please read and sign the Declaration of Peace, and send it to your family, friends, and colleagues!

Lobby Your Communities to Take the Apartheid-Free Pledge!

The situation of Palestinians in the Occupied Territories continues to deteriorate. Collective action by organizations of conscience is needed. Get your communities to endorse and live into the Apartheid-Free Pledge.

It Doesn’t Fit; Don’t FORCE It!

WILPF’s Cuba and the Bolivarian Alliance Issue Committee invites you to join us in a new aspect of the campaign to remove Cuba from the US State Sponsors of Terrorism List. Legislation has been introduced in the US Congress trying to block this effort – ask your legislators to vote no on H.R.314/S.538 – FORCE Act!

What Makes WILPF Work? Our Structures and YOU Do!

Where do you want to be in WILPF’s structure? Learn about our dynamic organization with opportunities for involvement at multiple levels, and discover your place in WILPF!

Des Moines Branch Promotes “No Mow May”

The Des Moines Branch advocated for “No Mow May” as a response to the dwindling count of pollinators. The effort quickly gained support and led to publicity and a City Proclamation.

“The Future in Our Pockets” Study Group Success

Over four Thursday mornings in May, WILPF’s Women, Money & Democracy Committee (W$D) co-hosted with Alliance For Just Money (AFJM) a lively study group of twelve who dove deeper into the Future in Our Pockets webinar (FiOP).

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Next eNews Deadline: Friday, August 25

There will be no August eNews. Submit stories and photos for the September eNews to wendymcdowell12@gmail.com. Editor may not publish all stories submitted, including late submissions. For more information, contact Wendy McDowell at above address.

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