Category: Peace
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February 24th: Nationwide day of action against AUKUS
The Australian Anti-AUKUS Coalition (AAAC) have called a day of action on Friday 24th February. The message of the actions are: No to nucelar submarines No to east coast sub bases No to AUKUS No to preparations for war Yes to demilitarising Australia’s foreign policy Yes to climate change mitigation Yes to Australia signing and…
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WILPF Australia to discuss fresh ways to resolve conflicts
WILPF Australia is determined to continue its strong advocacy for diplomacy and peace building in a new year when militarism and war continues to attract news headlines . Yet behind the scenes many Australians are troubled by recent announcements that our nation maintains its dependence on old allies, America and Britain, countries which have such…
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Endorse our submission to the Defence Strategic Review
We must change the direction of defence investment. The way Australia invests in defence is currently under review. We have the opportunity to choose a new direction. WILPF has made a submission to the review panel, urging a comprehensive and integrated approach to this task. Our submission proposes that there is a broad range of…
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Say NO to the Australian Defence Force in Ukraine
We must change the direction of defence policies. WILPF Australia has called on Australians to help change plans to send Defence forces to Ukraine to train their soldiers. Australia should have learnt from so many past overseas conflicts that this is just an introduction to military engagement overseas. It will drag young Australians into conflict…
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Send a message to Clare O’Neil: Bring Australians home from Syria!
Our new Home Affairs Minister, Clare O’Neil, has the power to bring home Australians, who are stuck in refugee camps in Syria. Save the Children has estimated that more than 60 Australians, including 47 children, are located across the Al-Hol and Roj camps. Many are family members of men who travelled to Syria and Iraq…
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WILPF welcomes the increase in women parliamentarians
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) welcomes the great increase in women’s representation in the Australian Parliament. With a few seats still in doubt, it is projected that the House of Representatives will have 37% women, and the Senate 58%. The new ALP Government is set to see women outnumber men for the first…
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WILPF calls for peace in Ukraine
WILPF Australia strongly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and we call for peace and an end to war. No more wars – not now, not ever again. In our letter to Prime Minister Morrison, WILPF has urged the Australian Government to stand united with the international community in calling for Russia to cease its…
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Inaugural Joan Shears Peaceful Pathways Awards
The inaugural Joan Shears Peaceful Pathways Awards at Jabiru Community College in Brisbane were made possible by a coalition of peace groups subscribing to a fund to award a Year 12 and a Year 10 student. The Queensland branch of WILPF donated towards the awards. Joan Shears OAM dedicated her life to working for peace…