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  • Richard Marles pays Homage to Trump

    It was a sad reflection on Australian defence and foreign policy to see the Defence Minister Richard Marles on a visit to pay President Trump $800 million of the commitment of $367 billion for the untested AUKUS nuclear powered submarine programme. Australian women and their families would far prefer to see this largesse remain in…

  • UN Human Rights Day in Hobart

    On December 10, members of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) in Hobart gathered to commemorate United Nations Human Rights Day with an end-of-year lunch and a collaborative workshop. The focus of the event was to prepare personalised Human Rights messages for four local Federal parliamentarians, emphasising the importance of these values…

  • Podcast: Courage in public office and Australia’s recognition of Palestine

    Senator Fatima Payman and former Labor Senator, and current WILPF Australia President, Margaret Reynolds, explore the challenges of courage in public office, Australia’s recognition of Palestine, The Austrlalia’s Voice party, and the complexities of upholding personal principles within a party political system. This podcast was produced by Pearls and Irritations. Some highlights from the show:…

  • WILPF Victoria is back!

    After reestablishing in October after a decade’s hiatus, the group moved quickly to arrange its first event. HALA – A Woman’s Journey launched the short film of the same name, focused on the life of Hala Al Faisal, Syrian artist and peace activist on December 3. Around 50 people watched the film, which was followed…

  • Add your name: Letter to UN Secretary General

    WILPF Australia President, Margaret Reynolds, has joined with other prominent Australians to write a letter of support to UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. Now we invite you to add your name to the letter. Antonio GuterresSecretary General of the United NationsUN Plaza, NEW YORK USA Dear Sir, We write in shame that the Australian Government…

  • Australian Women Leading for a Feminist Peace

    This year, the WILPF Australia National PeaceWomen Awards proudly acknowledges and honours five outstanding women who are each leading for peace in Australia and/or internationally in areas that WILPF values. The PeaceWomen Awardees for 2024 Top photo: WILPF Australia National PeaceWomen Awardees from L-R: Megan Davis, Aunty Pat Anderson, Amanda Ruler and Michelle Maloney, with…

  • Will Senator Payman influence Australian Government Decision Makers?

    Senator Fatima Payman is one of the youngest members of the Albanese Government. Until recently she was unknown to most Australians except in her home state of Western Australia, she first came to attention when she publicly challenged the Prime Minister to be more vocal about genocide in Gaza and this was followed by a…

  • WILPF stands in solidarity with the Kanak people

    Below is the Kanaky Resolution made by WILPF Australia members at the 2024 Triennial. (Picture FLNKS-Officiel on Facebook) WILPF stands in solidarity with the Kanak people during this time of heightened tensions in New Caledonia (Kanaky). In response to what started as peaceful protests against the change to voting rights in the territory,  France’s response…

  • Triennial Conference 2024 – program and registration

    Here is the latest Program for Triennial 2024 – there are some great sessions & many opportunities for member participation – both in person & on-line,but you do need to register. Note – the Zoom link for Triennial is different to the links for the PeaceWomen Awards & the Saturday morning open session, so register…

  • SAVE the DATE: WILPF Australia PeaceWomen Awards 2024

    Celebrating Women Working for Peace Friday 17 May. BRISBANE.  Online and in person at 6.30 pm. The Awardees have just been announced: The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Australia (WILPF) National PeaceWomen  Awards acknowledge and honour Australian women who are leading for peace in a range of areas that  accord with WILPF’s vision.…