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 »
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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 »
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 »
Hawaiʻi
DMZ-Hawai’i/Aloha ‘Āina DMZ-Hawaii’i/Aloha ‘Āina is a network of organizations and individuals representing various movements and communities, as well as international allies. DMZ stands for demilitarized zone. Aloha ‘Āina means love for the land. DMZ-Hawai’i/Aloha ‘Āina has united environmental, peace, anti-nuclear, women’s, religious and Kanaka Maoli sovereignty and independence groups. Its current campaigns are opposing the… Read more »