March eNews: Our new executive director, WILPF turns 110, upcoming events, and solidarity with the DRC!

An alert from the US Section of the

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

March 2025

WILPF US is celebrating some major milestones this month–hiring a new executive director and WILPF’s 110th Anniversary! Learn about other upcoming events, including Commission on the Status of Women 68, a “Women in Conflict Zones” webinar, World Water Day, and the Chicago Women’s History Center’s annual conference. You can also read about an action at the Vandenberg Space Force Base, and an event honoring two WILPF Greater Philadelphia Branch members.

WILPF US Executive Director Hired!

WILPF US is excited to welcome Linda Low as its new Executive Director this March! Learn more about Linda and her priorities for WILPF US.

Celebrate WILPF’s 110th Anniversary With WILPF @ 110: Vision-Action-Unstoppable

Learn more about upcoming events to celebrate WILPF’s 110th Anniversary. Let's honor 110 years of fearless feminist activism and inspire the next generation! How will YOUR branch celebrate?

Commission on the Status of Women 68 (2025)

The yearly Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place March 10 to 21 in New York City. This international assembly evaluates advancements in gender equality, addresses urgent topics, and reaches a consensus on measures to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide. Learn more about WILPF's history with the CSW and its goals for the upcoming event.

Upcoming Webinar: "Women In Conflict Zones"

Hear from women living amidst conflict across the globe during "Women in Conflict Zones," an upcoming webinar on March 19. Learn how your branch can endorse the webinar to support global solidarity in ending violence and fostering peace.

Save Our Glaciers: Plan Now for Action on World Water Day on March 22

Join thousands of activists worldwide for World Water Day on March 22! This year's World Water Day theme is "Glacier Preservation." Read more about how to participate in the event and get resources to deepen your learning about the climate crisis and climate activism.

Chicago Women's History Center Announces 2025 Conference: "Past & Present Strategies to Advance the Rights of Women"

Register for the Chicago Women's History Center 2025 Conference! This year's conference, "Past & Present Strategies to Advance the Rights of Women," will take place on March 22 and is co-sponsored by WILPF US. Learn more about guest speakers, session topics, workshops, and more.

Protesters Witness Vandenberg ICBM Test Launch, Plus Other Actions To Take

WILPF members continued to fight for nuclear disarmament during a protest at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California during the test launches of ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) on Feb. 18 and 19. Read more about the event and more actions you can take today to fight for a nuclear-free future.

Greater Philadelphia Branch Honors Two Women With Peace and Justice Dove Award

On Feb. 1, WILPF’s Greater Philadelphia Branch honored Sylvia Metzler and Maati Yvonne Platts with the Peace and Justice Dove Award. Read more about these two women’s rich history of activism.

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Next eNews Deadline: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Please submit your articles by March 22 to ensure they can be included in the April 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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