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January 2023

Announcements: Summer 2023 “Gathering,” using WILPF SMART, the Jane Addams Branch explained; ACT NOW to prevent UN from adopting IHRA definition of antisemitism; CSW Forum in March; make January 21st a day of pro-democracy action to honor Jim Allison; planning for 2024 in-person WILPF US Congress; celebrate the second anniversary of EIF of the TPNW; Triangle Branch supports TPNW one local council at a time; COP27 report, AI and peace; horrendous gun violence in the US; branch updates from Fresno, Boston, and Maine, and MORE, in this month’s eNews.


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Announcements & Updates: 2023 “Gathering” Approved; Join WILPF SMART; Jane Addams Branch Is WILPF’s Virtual Branch 

Announcements & Updates: Virtual “Gathering” to be held in Summer 2023; Encouraging WILPF members to join and use WILPF SMART on Facebook; Jane Addams Branch members are not at-large but part of WILPF US’s virtual branch!


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Critique of the Israeli Government’s Actions Toward Palestinians Is Not Hatred Toward Jews 

Adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism by the United Nations would be the wrong way to fight hatred toward Jews. ACT NOW to prevent this from happening!


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The Commission on the Status of Women Forum Is Coming Up Soon! 

Our CSW Programs coming up in March 2023 are a way for WILPF US to expand access to the UN among our membership and they give us the opportunity to advocate on behalf of WILPF.



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Jim Allison Turns 90: WILPF US Proclaims January 21st a Day of Pro-Democracy Action in His Honor

WILPF US President Darien De Lu signed a Proclamation proclaiming January 21st, the infamous day of the 2010 Supreme Court’s catastrophic Citizens United decision, as Jim Allison Day in WILPF and requests every member and branch honor Jim’s activism and contributions by taking action.


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Planning for an In-Person WILPF Congress in 2024 

WILPF US is looking at planning the 2024 Congress as an in-person event. Here are the steps and how you and your branch can get involved.


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Something to CELEBRATE: Second Anniversary of TPNW’s Entry Into Force 

The DISARM Committee invites all WILPFers to get out on their favorite demonstration corner or outside their most despised weapons manufacturer sometime between the 20th and 22nd of January 2023 to celebrate the second anniversary of the Entry Into Force (EIF) of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). Also find links to resources and a new request regarding the war in Ukraine.


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Carrboro City Council in NC Passes Strong Resolution in Favor of TPNW 

Triangle WILPF is supporting the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons [TPNW] one local council at a time. Carrboro City is the latest NC locality to pass a resolution.


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Report Back from COP27 by Our Delegate Cindy Piester 

COP 27 was a failure in powerful ways, though it did allow for some wins, such as the move to finally begin to address much needed Loss and Damages. Delegate Cindy Piester was able to get the WILPF US popular handout into US Envoy John Kerry’s hands.


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The Risks of Artificial Intelligent Weapons and the Need for Negotiations and Treaties 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used in weaponry, including nuclear weapons. Learn about the risks and dangers, and join WILPF’s Anti-Killer Drones Group!


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Gun Violence in America Can and Must Be Challenged! 

The United States is distinguished by its horrendous level of gun violence. We must do as other countries have done and change our policies, including repealing liability protection for gun manufacturers.


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Fresno Branch Makes Video about Farmworkers and Covid-19 

WILPF Fresno has recently completed a video about Covid-19 and farmworkers and hopes WILPF members will share it with their local Spanish-speaking community organizations.


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Letter Writing to Ease the Mind 

Boston WILPF has been holding a Saturday morning letter writing group since September 2020. Members have written about 75 letters over the past 28 months on disarmament, domestic and gun violence, war developments, women’s rights, legislative disputes and grassroots initiatives.


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Maine WILPFers Call for Diplomacy 

Concerned Maine WILPFers are standing on street corners, over bridges, and along the roadside with their new banners to advocate for more political space and resources for diplomacy.


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