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What is WILPF?

WILPF (the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom) is an international anti-militarist non-governmental organization (NGO) that works for peace, women's rights and disarmament. In the UK, WILPF is mainly run on a voluntary basis by members in their own homes. Members work through branches, as individuals and in co-operation with other organisations to further WILPF's vision, offering a feminist perspective on discussions and activities. We lobby the government and work to identify the root causes of conflict and to mobilise women to work to prevent war and build peace. More >>

The thesis that wars are inevitable, is both the denial of the sovereignty of the intellect, as well as a betrayal of the deepest instincts of the human being" - International Women's Peace Congress 1915

How can I get involved?

  • Sign up to our mailing list by using the form on the right side of this page.
  • Come to one of our events - see the Calendar for details.
  • Become a member of WILPF, which means you can get involved in one of our campaign working groups and be eligible to join the executive.
  • Get involved with one of our branches or student societies.
  • Donate to help fund our important work. You can do this securely through our charitable trust.

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Latest News

Latest SCR 1325 news

By Ella on January 16, 2012

The latest peacewomen 1325 enews has been published looking forward to the year ahead. The PeaceWomen Enews compiles the latest Women, Peace and Security news from around the globe – highlighting the leading stories from the peacewomen.org portal. The past month was not a quiet one, with several independent campaigns for governmental political participation emerging [...]

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London Briefing Paper

By Ella on January 16, 2012

London WILPF have been campaiging on Human Trafficking in relation to the sale of sexual services around the London Olympics 2012. The branch have produced this breifing paper which makes a number of recomendations for tackling human trafficking and making sure that the public are aware that having having any form of sex with a [...]

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Recent Branch Actions

By Ella on November 30, 2011

Sheffield and Orpington Branches have been busy taking action for our Challenge Militarism: Invest in Peace campaign. Sheffield took a message of support to the Occupy Sheffield camp recently.  They were delighted to receive it and are displaying it on their marquee, seen by many passers by.  The Branch  has found some new supporters at the camp and hope they will get involved with WILPF. Members [...]

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