| The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) was founded in 1915 by a group of international women's suffragists who met at the Hague in the Netherlands. They sought ways to end the war in Europe so they could return to the struggle for their full inclusion as women in the political decisions of their countries. Two of WILPF's founders, Jane Addams and Emily Greene Balch, received Nobel Peace Prizes for their antiwar work. Today, WILPF has sections in over 40 countries, branches in more than 100 United States communities, and consultative status at the United Nations. Click here for more information about WILPF US Section: www.wilpf.org | Cape Cod WILPF, formed in 1986, believes that CHANGING OUR WORLD BEGINS AT HOME! We work in our communities for social and economic justice and for an end to racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression and violence. We are also connected to other women in this country and around the world who seek a truly secure, just and peaceful world order. Our branch works through education and non-violent direct action, lobbying, and by holding programs, workshops and conferences on issues of concern to Cape Cod and the wider world. |
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Monthly Meeting of
Cape Codders for Peace and Justice -
Cape Codders for Peace and Justice meets at the
South Yarmouth Friends Schoolhouse, 58 North Main St, S. Yarmouth the
first Saturday of each month at 10 AM. Or arrive at 9:30 for networking
(just west of the Bass River Bridge, about a block north of the traffic
light on Rt 28, on the East side of Main St). All are welcome. For more
info contact Cape Codders for Peace and Justice or call (508) 432-1718
or go to www.capecodpeaceandjustice.org. Ongoing Event: Vigils for Peace -
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you are interested in joining WILPF, both at the national and Cape Cod
level, please contact Membership Coordinators Mary Zep at (508) 398-1023 or Laurie Gates at (508) 432-4245 or send email to Membership |
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| "Earth teach me to remember kindness as dry fields weep with rain." Ute prayer | |
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If you
are interested in joining WILPF, both at the national and Cape Cod level, please contact: Membership Coordinators Mary Zep at (508) 398-1023 or Laurie Gates at (508) 432-4245 or send email to Membership |
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