WILPF Canada’s goals are to bring together women of different political beliefs and philosophies who are united in their determination to study, make known and help abolish the causes and the legitimization of war; and to work toward world peace; total and universal disarmament; the abolition of violence and coercion in the settlement of conflict and their substitution in every case of negotiation and conciliation; the strengthening of the United Nations system; the continuous development and implementation of international law; political and social equality and economic equity; co-operation among all people; and an environmentally sustainable development.
About us: We are a small (about a dozen or more), diverse group of activists, ranging in age from 20-something to 81. We were born in Canada, the Caribbean, the US., the South Pacific, India, and Europe. We have worked or are working as teachers, librarians, public administrators, doctors, and politicians. As individuals, outside of WILPF, our interests include influencing prostitution policy, bringing refugees to Canada, educating girls in Africa, and strengthening women’s voices in local politics. Our meetings are devoted to finding ways to influence government policy on militarism, indigenous affairs and other public issues. If you would like to sit in on one of our monthly meetings, please contact Tejal Barde at wilpf.canada@gmail.com.
For more about WILPF, its history, goals and activities, visit WILPF International.
WILPF Canada and Canadian Voice of Women for Peace member, Tamara Lorincz, went on a week-long trip to British Columbia in June. She spoke on “The Climate Impacts of War and Militarism” at the annual peace conference organized by the Boundary Peace Initiative in Grand Forks. She also gave presentations entitled “Making Space for Peace to end the War in Ukraine” in Vancouver, Nanaimo and Victoria. At each speaking engagement, Tamara collected signatures on letters to the Prime Minister Trudeau and Defence Minister Anand calling on them to support “ceasefire & negotiations to end the war in Ukraine” and “to ...
Here's a list of upcoming peace events from other global organizations. Peace Wave 2023International Peace Bureau and World BEYOND War are planning a second-annual 24-hour peacewave on July 8-9, 2023. This is a 24-hour-long Zoom featuring live peace actions in the streets and squares of the world, moving around the globe with the sun. Starts: July 8 at 9am EDT Ends: July 9 at 9am EDT Register: https://24hourpeacewave.org Stopping US & Canada's Participation in NATO's Wars Webinar As NATO prepares for its upcoming summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 11th and 12th, the peace movement is organizing internationally. We are organising protests – ...
As the world celebrates Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment as a global movement to the advancement of peace, justice, and human rights for LGBTQ+ people everywhere. In this article, WILPF staff and members who identify as LGBTQ+ celebrate Pride Month by sharing their thoughts and reflections on the relationship between feminist peace and LGBTQ+ activism. Check out this blog from 2022 by WILPF International! June is Pride Month and we’re celebrating! Feminist peace means the achievement of peace, justice, human rights, and equality for all people, everywhere – including all those who identify as LGBTQ+ in diverse contexts around the ...
This is a free event and will be held at the Unitarian Hall 595 Townsite Rd, Nanaimo, BC on Thursday June 22nd, 2023 – Doors open at 6:30pm Event from 7pm to 8:30pm Our panel will consist of our guest presenter Tamara Lorincz, local peace activist Kaeli Wood and a representative from the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians – to be announced. Tamara Lorincz is a PhD candidate in Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University. She has a Masters in International Politics & Security studies from the University of Bradford and a Law ...
Image credit: WILPF By WILPF International Secretariat On International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament 2023, WILPF shares five key reasons why feminists should care about disarmament and demilitarization. What are the key links between disarmament and working towards gender equality, economic justice, addressing the ecological crisis, promoting peace and security, and the transformative power of feminist activism in driving meaningful change? Nearly four decades ago, in the early 1980s, women activists and peacemakers came together to forge a significant milestone making 24 May the International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament. Ever since, this day has become a powerful ...
