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WILPF and VOW denounce Prime Minister Carney and Foreign Affairs Minister Anand’s Statement on “On the situation in the Middle East” and we condemn illegal U.S.-Israel aggression against Iran

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Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW)60 Lowther AvenueToronto, OntarioM5R 1C7 Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF) Canadac/o PO Box 11466, Vancouver RPORiver District, BCV5S 0J3 February 28, 2026 STATEMENT WILPF and VOW denounce Prime Minister Carney and Foreign Affairs Minister Anand’s Statement on “On the situation in the Middle East” and we condemn illegal U.S.-Israel aggression against …

VOW and WILPF-Canada sent joint letter on Nuclear Disarmament to Prime Minister

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VOW and WILPF-Canada have sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney and Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand to urge them to show leadership on nuclear disarmament. We reminded them that Canada must fulfill its obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). The 11th Review Conference of the Parties will take place at the United …

Register Now-2026 Peace Awards Gala

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On Saturday, March 7, 2026, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) invites you to Friends House, Toronto, or online via Zoom, for our annual Peace Awards Ceremony in honour of International Women’s Day. REGISTER NOW: https://forms.gle/Uoqek14VUATC4WbS7 This year, we proudly introduce our 2026 Peace Award recipients — leaders whose courage, creativity, and commitment are shaping a more just and …

Joint Letter: New START Treaty Expiration and Strengthening Canada’s Diplomacy and Disarmament

With the New START Treaty reaching its expiration this week, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace joined other Canadian civil society organizations—representing thousands of leaders across medicine, academia, gender equity, youth leadership, education, and related fields—in a collective effort to submit a joint letter with recommendations to strengthen Canada’s diplomatic and preventive security capacity. Please read our joint letter to …

VOW at “Earth’s Greatest Enemy” film screening

VOW members attended the Canadian premiere of the new documentary “Earth’s Greatest Enemy” by journalist & filmmaker Abby Martin in Toronto on January 23rd. Scroll through for a recap of this amazing night! First, VOW members joined to share a meal together! We then headed to the screening! While there, we set up a table with WILPF Canada and passed …

VOW at Global Affairs Canada Civil Society Consultations

Pictured from left to right: Marissa Hum, Marney Eisenbarth-Cuff, Nancy Covington, Lia Holla The Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) participated in the recent Civil Society Consultations on Disarmament, Non-proliferation, Arms Control, and Space convened by Global Affairs Canada. Representing VOW were Alley McDonald, VOW National Coordinator, and Lia Holla, VOW Member and Representative. During the consultations, VOW raised …

Honouring Women of Peace: 2026 VOW Peace Awards Nominations & Registration Now Open!

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Nomination Deadline: January 10, 2026 We’re delighted to welcome you to Canadian Voice of Women for Peace Annual 2026 Peace Awards Ceremony—a special evening dedicated to celebrating the remarkable women who are leading the way in peacebuilding across Canada. This cherished event honours their extraordinary contributions, and supports VOW’s 66 year legacy of women’s peace work. VOW’s Peace Awards Ceremony honours the …