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Dear WILPF US Members,
Every year, our branches and allies across the country organize events to commemorate the anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima (August 6) and Nagasaki (August 9). More than 80 years later, the threat of nuclear weapons remains a pressing global issue. To continue building a world of peace, WILPF US is launching our next mobilization campaign: Hiroshima & Nagasaki, Nuclear Bombs Never Again.
There are many ways to mobilize:
● Join the Nuclear Bombs Never Again webinar on August 4 at 8 pm ET (August 5, 9 am in Japan) featuring:
○ Gil Kim from SPARK which advocates for peace and reunification in Korea
○ Ellen Thomas, co-chair of WILPF US’s Disarm/End Wars Committee
○ Natalia Brown, Brown University student and WILPF US intern who will present her research findings on gendered impacts of nuclear threat and war
These cross generational voices at the intersection of Japan-Korea-US policy and militarization will share their lived experiences, nuclear impacts in these contexts, anti-war strategies, and actions you can take to advocate for a world with Nuclear Bombs Never Again. Register for the webinar here.
● Commemorate the anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings in your community. Our goal is to support branches, members, and allies in organizing meaningful local events and actions during the first week of August. We know that events take time to plan, so we're giving you an early look at one of the campaign resources, a Community Engagement Tip Sheet created in coordination with the WILPF US Disarm Committee who provided helpful guidance to bring this Campaign to life. The tip sheet provides WILPF US members, branches and allies event ideas to do in your own neighborhoods.
● Coming soon! View and share the WILPF US report on gendered impacts of nuclear threat and nuclear war, and ways we can all demand change. In this report, you’ll also have access to a new Memory Project where you’ll hear powerful stories from members reflecting on the impacts of nuclear threats, what inspired them to join the peace movement, and how feminist analysis shapes their work.
We hope you'll join us in making this year's Hiroshima & Nagasaki commemorations a powerful reminder that a peaceful world is possible.
In Peace,
Cherrill Spencer & Ellen Thomas
Disarm/End Wars Committee Chairs
Linda Low
Executive Director
Shelby Young
Field Organizer
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