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An Urgent Call for Feminist Genuine Security for the People of Palestine, Israel, and the Wider World

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 »

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 »

Philippines – May 25-28, 2023

International Convening to Understand, Develop, Strategize and Disseminate “Feminist Vision of Genuine Security and Culture of Life” Subic Free Port, Philippines Militarism cannot provide genuine everyday security for people or the planet. The prevailing, global view is intent on “manufacturing consent” for war, promoting militarized responses to disputes, and installing the wider and more fundamental… 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 »

Women Cross DMZ

Four of us from the International Women’s Network were part of a delegation who visited North Korea and crossed the Demilitarized Zone on May 24, 2015: Kozue Akibayashi (Japan), Gwyn Kirk (continental US), Lisa Natividad (Guahan/Guam), and Suzuyo Takazato (Okinawa). The 30-woman delegation came from 15 nations and included big names like Gloria Steinem, and Nobel… Read more »