Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Canada
DEMILITARIZE, DECARBONIZE, DECOLONIZE
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Canada’s goal is to bring together women and diverse people to unite in their determination to advocatefor peace.
Our goals include total and universal disarmament; the strengthening of the United Nations and international law; political and social equality and economic equity; co-operation among all people, decolonization and an environmentally sustainable development.
Learn more About WILPF Canada’s goals and mission
WILPF Condemns the U.S. Government’s Threat of Genocide Against Iran
We support WILPF International’s condemnation of the U.S. Government’s threat of genocide against Iran. Reaching Critical Will (RCW), WILPF’s disarmament programme, has prepared this important statement. It responds to alarming recent rhetoric and escalating tensions, highlighting the grave risks posed by threats of war crimes, genocide, and the potential use …
WILPF Canada joined Barefoot Walk for Peace between Israel & Palestine
WILPF Canada walked in solidarity in Vancouver with the Barefoot Walk for Peace that took place in Rome. The walk was organized by Women Wage Peace and Women of the Sun in the Italian capital on March 24, 2026. Canadian women are in solidarity with Palestinian and Israeli women working …
WILPF Canada in action in Vancouver & Ottawa
WILPF members supported the International Women’s Day March in Vancouver. Co-chair Ellen and member Joy walked in unity and held our banner “Demilitarize Decarbonize Decolonize.” WILPF members also participated in the protests against military spending outside the CDA Institute conference “The Road to 5%” and outside the U.S. Embassy in …
WILPF members sign open letter to stop US-Israel’s war against Iran
WILPF members signed the open letter addressed by Prime Minister Carney, Foreign Affairs Minister Anand, and Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) Stephen Fuhr to express our opposition to the US-Israel war of aggression against Iran. The letter calls on the federal government to: ● Publicly condemn the military strikes carried …
Webinar with our member Satoko who will speak about US military bases in Japan
Our member Satoko Oka Norimatsu will be presenting alongside Hideki Yoshikawa in a webinar on the military situation in Okinawa hosted by Canada-China Focus on Wednesday, March 18 (March 19 in JST) 2026. Time: 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET 9 AM (+1) JST. Register here Canada-China Focus is …
Contact your MP to Close the Arms Loophole!
Contact your Member of Parliament today to ask for their support for Bill C-233, the End the Loopholes Act, as the legislation heads to Second Reading debate in the House of Commons on Monday, March 9, with a vote expected Wednesday evening, March 11th, according to Parliament’s current schedule. Bill …
