September eNews — Fossil fuels, nuclear weapons, exciting news about bylaws and much more!

Monthly newsletter from the US Section of the

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

September 2024

As we commemorates the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings, join the effort to put pressure on companies who profit from nuclear weapons and fossil fuels. We also hear about increased tensions between Israel and Iran, updates on the presidential elections in Venezuela and join the call for a fossil fuel treaty as part of this year's upcoming COP conference. Also, learn about updates to our bylaws, branch updates and a memoriam to late member May Takayanagi.

Let’s Pressure the Profiteers and WILPF Branches Commemorate Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings

For two weeks in mid-September the DISARM Committee asks you to exert pressure on the corporations putting profit ahead of people and the planet. We must end our addiction to fossil fuels and nuclear weapons before it’s too late. Go to this Warheads to Windmills website and click on read more to find out how and where to exert this pressure and to read about nine WILPF branches that held events to commemorate the terrible atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Keeping WILPF US Current by Updating Our Bylaws

Bylaws – how boring! However, our bylaws are the guidelines we set to establish and maintain our WILPF community. And – like most other aspects of life – our community is changing over time. In choosing what we want to initiate or continue – and what we want to let go of. We will be putting out our guidelines in black and white so we can propose and vote on amendments to our bylaws to address the changes.

May Takayanagi: In Memoriam

Longtime WILPF activist May Takayanagi passed away earlier this year, two months shy of her 100th birthday. May, whose family had immigrated from Japan, was put into internment camps during WWII. Some of her fellow WILPF members share their memories of her and her passion for justice.

Venezuela 2024: Electoral Fraud or Another Coup Attempt?

July elections in Venezuela reelected President Nicolás Maduro. Allegations of fraud by the United States, some of its allies and the corporate media have led to violent protests, despite safeguards put in place by the country to safeguard the vote. Read more here to find out about the broad implications of the allegations and what is being done to counter them…

Israel Aggression and the Threat of Nuclear War

As the war in Gaza continues, Israel has exchanged aggression with Iran, Syria and Yemen. This is added to fears that the situation could lead to a much more serious war, and one that could involve nuclear weapons. In July, at the Non-Proliferation Treaty 11th Review Conference, some speakers spoke of the current situation as very grave.

Burlington, VT Observes Hiroshima Day

The Burlington, VT Branch held a commemorative event for Hiroshira last month, featuring several speakers. The event is available to view online.

Earth Democracy: Getting Ready for COP 29

We’re getting ready for the upcoming COP 29, which will take place November 11-22, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Read more to find out about the event and its objectives…

WILPF Features Starhawk for Equinox-International Peace Day

Starhawk will present at WILPF US’s Fall Equinox/International Peace Day Event on September 21st, offering techniques to appreciate this harvest time while we reflect on our activist efforts for peace and justice. Read more to learn more and register for this heartfelt event featuring experiential renewal exercises…

Read All About It: Executive Director Survey Takeaways!

In June, the Search Committee released a survey to help better define the Executive Director job description, the selection of candidates we interview and, ultimately, who we hire. The results are in, and we are pleased to share some of the key takeaways and themes from the survey.

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Humboldt Branch Book Sale Raises Funds for Local Groups

The Humboldt County, CA Branch held our almost-annual July 4 used book sale with our partners from Centro del Pueblo (a local immigrant rights group) again this year. The book sale raises money for our Edilith Eckert/Jene McCovey scholarship, which gives small grants to local groups for projects promoting Peace & Justice, locally to globally.

CCS Arts and Culture Committee is a ‘Happening!’

Our new Communications Access (yes!), Culture/the Arts, and Sensitization (CCS) group is starting a few exciting projects that you can join!

Atlanta Chapter Calls for Ban of Nuclear Weapons on Nagasaki Day

On Nagasaki Day, members of the Atlanta chapter of WILPF US sent a WILPF petition to the US President and Vice President calling for support for the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. They met at the newly installed Peace Bell on the grounds of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum and Library where Nuclear Watch South has organized the Observance for the last 30 years.

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