The International Women’s Network Against Militarism stands firmly opposed to all war crimes and military violence. We believe a feminist vision and understanding of genuine security are urgent to achieve a world that respects all life based on principles of interdependence, collectivism, and relationship with the natural world. OUR NETWORK Our Network—with members in Guåhan… Read more »
Continental US
Final Statement from Philippines Gathering, May 2023
“A Feminist Vision of Genuine Security and Culture of Life” International Women’s Network Against Militarism 10th Meeting Philippines, May 25-28, 2023 In the six years since our last international meeting in Okinawa in June 22-26, 2017, the world has become more militarized and more insecure. We see more clearly than ever that we are living… Read more »
Women for Genuine Security is raising $15,000 to continue our work with our international partners!
This May, Women for Genuine Security (WGS) will be attending the first international convening for the International Women’s Network against Militarism in 5 years and we need your help! WGS is the US-based member of the International Women’s Network against Militarism. We envision and promote a world of genuine security based on the principles of… Read more »
A Feminist Vision of Genuine Security and Creating a Culture of Life
The proclamation event of the IWNAM Feminist Vision of Genuine Security on April 16/17 is based on the statement below: A Feminist Vision of Genuine Security and Creating a Culture of Lifeby the International Women’s Network against Militarism April 1, 2021 The International Women’s Network Against Militarism was started in 1997 by feminist peace activists… Read more »
Challenging Militarized Responses & Militarism in the Time of Coronavirus: An International Feminist Teach-In (Parts 1 & 2)
Part 1 features conversations with women activists from the International Womenʻs Network Against Militarism on how coronavirus is affecting their countries, particularly its impacts on militarized communities. Secondly, the speakers discuss their strategies & visions for demilitarization and women-led peace-building in their country and regions. Listen to Maria Pumarejo-Reinat (Puerto Rico), hosts Margo Okazawa-Rey & Gwyn… Read more »
International Women’s Network against Militarism Supporting the Peace Process on the Korean Peninsula
14 June 2018 We are delighted and encouraged by basic agreements reached during the historic summit in Singapore on June 12, 2018, between the heads of state of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and the United States, Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump. This brings closer to reality the dream of countless Korean people for peace… Read more »
Statement from Okinawa Gathering, June 2017
Final Statement from Okinawa Gathering, June 2017 “Challenging Militarism and Creating a Sustainable Future” International Women’s Network Against Militarism 9th Meeting — Okinawa, June 22-26, 2017 Final Statement Twenty years ago, women from South Korea, the Philippines, Okinawa, Japan, and the United States gathered in Okinawa to form a network of solidarity against US militarism…. Read more »
U.S.
Women for Genuine Security Women for Genuine Security (WGS) is the U.S.-based partner of the International Women’s Network Against Militarism. We promote genuine security based on justice and respect for others across difference, and an economy that meets people’s needs, especially women and children. We work transnationally toward the creation of a society free of militarism, violence, and all forms of… Read more »