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
Our Joint Letter to the Governor General to Oppose the Militarization of the North
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom-Canada and the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace have sent a joint letter to Governor General Mary Simon calling on her to oppose the federal government’s $38.6 billion plan plan to militarize the north through the new defence policy update entitled, Our …
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 …
