An urgent alert from the US Section of the
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
December 2020
Support WILPF this holiday season, planning for Branch presentations at the 2021 Congress, updates from Burlington, Greater Philadelphia, & Maine, WILPF US endorsements and sign-ons in 2019/2020, celebrate the TPNW coming-into-force on Jan. 22, support the International Day of Action on Yemen Jan. 25, WILPF US proposes nominating Cuban medical brigades for Nobel Peace Prize, apply for “Building Branches from the Inside Out” by Dec. 20, and MORE, in this month’s eNews.
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Support the organization you love by giving a WILPF membership to someone you love this holiday season; Branches, set up a time to talk with the Congress Program Committee to start planning your August 2021 Congress presentations.
In October, Burlington held virtual suffrage programs for Vermont high schools and universities; Greater Philadelphia Branch connects with Put People First PA and attends Poor People’s Hearing on Democracy; Maine WILPFers will caravan their banner on January 22 to celebrate the TPNW’s entry-into-force. 
WILPF US stands for a lot! Learn about some of our sign-ons, endorsements, and co-sponsorships in 2019 and 2020. By E. Kurkoski and D. De Lu.
As we prepare for the January 22nd ENTRY INTO FORCE of the UN TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS, please help us to get cosponsors for “Warheads to Windmills” before it’s introduced into the 2021 Congress. By E. Thomas.
The war in Yemen has entered its sixth, devastating year, with more than 100,000 people dead and millions on the brink of famine. We must act now! Please join the International Day of Action on Yemen on January 25, 2021. By O. Hugonot Haber.
WILPF US calls for the Cuban International Medical Brigades to be nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Henry Reeve medical team has worked in 29 countries to cure the sick and help prevent spread of the virus. By L. Reeves.
Apply by December 20 to be one of five branches to participate in a new initiative, “Building Branches from the Inside Out.”
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Next eNews Deadline: Tuesday, January 26
There will be no January eNews. Submit stories and photos for the February News 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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