Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Canada
DEMILITARIZE, DECARBONIZE, DECOLONIZE
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (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.
Meet WILPF leader: Bruna Nota
The reason I am a keen participant in the Peace Caravan is that I wish to influence policy-making in Canada from killing to life. Canada is one of the top producers and sellers of weapons. Weapons are for killing. We need to invest in industries that nurture life and provide …
Meet WILPF leader: Masa Kateb
Realizing the impact of refugee representation at decision-making tables that relate to the global refugee regime, Masa Kateb served the Canadian Council for Refugees as a Member of the Steering Committee of the Overseas Protection and Resettlement Working Group, and the Refugee Advisory Network of Canada as a Refugee Advisor …
Meet WILPF leader: Priyanka D’souza
Priyanka D’souza is a recent immigrant to Canada and the Treasurer at WILPF Canada. With her University education and work experience in Accounting and Children’s Book Illustration, she hopes to contribute towards making the world a better place. She actively participates in campaigns pertaining to Environment Protection and Conservation. The …
Meet WILPF leader: Jase Taner
I’ve been a human rights advocate for about 15 years with a focus primarily on justice
for Palestine, having travelled there on 3 separate occasions. The warmth and
generosity of its people are in stark contrast to the injustice they have suffered for so
many years. The parallels between the treatment of 1st …
for Palestine, having travelled there on 3 separate occasions. The warmth and
generosity of its people are in stark contrast to the injustice they have suffered for so
many years. The parallels between the treatment of 1st …
WILPF leader profile: Tamara Lorincz
Tamara Lorincz is a long-time active member of WILPF-Canada and the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace. She supports the On to Ottawa Peace Caravan, because she wants Parliament to cut military spending and invest in urgent social programs and climate action. She wants the federal government to put peace …