Welcome to WILPF Canada!
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.
NEWS:

Canada refuses to attend First Meeting of the Nuclear Ban Treaty
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WILPF Calls on Parliament to Conduct a Public Inquiry into Risky Fighter Jet Procurement
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WILPF protests CANSEC Arms Fair in Ottawa
On the first day of CANSEC, we blocked the roads and slowed down the cars coming into conference to hear Defence Minister Anita Anand give her opening address. In her speech, Anand stated, "Through our government's defence policy, Strong, Secure, Engaged, Canada's defence spending is once again on an upward trajectory. We are raising defence ...
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Read ‘Fighter Jets, Airforce Bases and Military Contamination on Indigenous Land in Canada’
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It’s CSW week!
Over the past months, WILPF submitted a statement for CSW, and held an informal workshop with members to develop a list of WILPF priorities on gender and environment.
The Young WILPF Network is also one of the co-contributors to the CSW66 Global Youth Recommendations: Youth, Gender, and Climate. The Young WILPF's recommendations centred on the impacts of militarism and armed conflicts on the environment as gendered and racialised were incorporated in the full text, merging with the aspirations and demands from feminist youth-led voices from all around the world. Summaries are available in English, Spanish, and French. Read more about the role of the Young WILPF Network in CSW66 Global Youth Recommendations ...
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