“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 »
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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 »
Letter of Demand to Mourn the Victim of the Murder Incident linked to the Former U.S. Marine, to Fully Investigate the Truth, and to Immediately Withdraw U.S. Military Forces in Okinawa:
May 20, 2016 Mr. Barack Obama, President of the United States Ms. Caroline Kennedy, United States Ambassador to Japan Mr. Lawrence D. Nicholson, United States Military Okinawa Area Coordinator (OAC) Mr. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan Mr. Yoshihide Suga, Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan Mr. Takeshi Onaga, Governor of Okinawa Prefecture Letter of Demand… Read more »
Protests & Campaigns Against US Military Presence
Protests against the construction of a new heliport for the US Marines in the Henoko area and against any other new construction of military facilities. Opposition to the re-location of Futenma Marine Corps Air Station. Demands for “No Relocation” of military facilities, installations, or training within Okinawa or in other parts of the world. Demands… Read more »
Okinawa
Okinawa Women Act Against Military Violence was formed in September 1995, following the rape of a 12-year-old girl by 3 US servicemen. This group has held demonstrations and protests, organized letter writing campaigns, and brought their creativity and passion to protests and campaigns against the US military presence in Okinawa, which dates back to 1945… Read more »