“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 »
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Philippine Women’s Network on Peace and Security In 2004, the Philippines hosted the 5th International Meeting of the International Network (then called East Asia-US-Puerto Rico Women’s Network Against Militarism). The meeting was entitled the International Meeting on Human Security and Development and its theme was “Women and Men: Creating a Culture of Peace.” WEDPRO (Women’s… Read more »