Our News & Events

  • 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…

  • Statement regarding the recent Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria

    The WILPF Australia section is horrified that more than 20,000 people have died as a result of the massive earthquakes that hit near the Türkiye-Syria border in the early hours of Monday morning. We acknowledge the devastation this has caused and we stand in solidarity with WILPF partner women’s organisations in Syria who have been…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Remember United Nations Day — 24th October 1945

    We remember the 24th of October 1945 because this was the date the United Nations Charter was formally ratified as the founding document for countries to work together to improve conditions for all humanity. It was a symbol of global hope after the devastation of World War 2. The United Nations is recognised around the…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Defence Strategic Review – add your voice!

    In early August, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles MP, announced an independently-led review that will consider the Australian Defence’s Force capabilities to meet growing strategic challenges. It is headed by former Defence Minister, Stephen Smith, and former Defence Chief, Angus Houston, who both have expertise in defence policy. However, their…

  • 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…

  • Who will be responsible for charting the direction of Australia’s foreign policy for the next three years?

    Who can we trust to lead considered and informed diplomacy to restore Australia’s international reputation as a reliable partner committed to peace and stability in our region? Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Australia monitors the role of our parliamentarians in advocating for professional diplomacy, conflict resolution and peace keeping. To help members and…