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WILPF Meeting
March 14, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
WILPF gathering. Free and open to all.
As the oldest women’s peace organization in the world we work for peace, justice, disarmament and human rights.
Overview
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) is an international Non Governmental Organization (NGO) with national sections, covering all continents with an international secretariat based in Geneva, and a New York office focused on the work of the United Nations.
WILPF International Secretariat is located in the Hauge in Geneva, Switzerland. We have sections all over the world and many branches in cities in the United States under the national organization of WILPF USA.
Since its establishment in 1915, WILPF has brought together women from around the world who are united in working for peace by non-violent means, promoting political, economic and social justice for all.
General Information
You can read about our activities in the Community Alliance Newspaper (www.fresnoalliance.com), hear us on KFCF’s Stir It Up Radio program (88.1 FM) on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 3 PM. Pay annual dues via USPS to Fresno Branch WILPF, PO Box 5114, Fresno, CA 93755
Mission
Our work continues through the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom’s international program to empower women, eliminate war and militarism and build a strong United Nations system, through which international law, co-operation among peoples and environmentally sustainable development can be achieved.
Founded
1915 as an international organization, 1965 Fresno Branch was founded.