The language of war is surging in the daily media headlines. As our fears crest in this pandemic, we are being roused to defeat the enemy on the battlefield. Hospitals are described as war zones for our frontlines. We’re told to order seeds online for victory gardens. Are we warwashing our collective response to COVID-19 by militarizing it? Reaching back …
We are always looking for motivated individuals to help us in a variety of capacities. Current online positions available Research assistance: Help research and develop information on nuclear weapons, disarmament, human rights and other topics. Social media content creation: Help us reach more youth and potential advocates by helping us craft engaging content Graphic Design: Use your skills, even if …
Youth today have a lot to say and a lot to lose, if they don’t speak up. This year we saw the Fridays for Future Climate Strikes strikes gain global popularity spearheaded by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. Canadian youth rallied at the call and participated in the Global Climate Strikes in September 2019 to try to wake up our …
Plan to be a part of this momentous celebration of women’s activism for peace. Our call for nominations for our 2020 Award Ceremony will be announced on our website, by email and social media. Please stay tuned for more information on our Awards Gala as we navigate through the pandemic health crisis. To be added to our early-bird guest list please email info@vowpeace.org Our VOW …
March 23, 2020 To the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Cc: Federal Cabinet Ministers COVID-19 is presenting real and immediate risks to people’s health and livelihoods. It is appropriate and necessary for the federal government to make major interventions to keep people safe and healthy, to keep food on our tables and roofs over our heads. What is clear in these …
President Andrea Albutt, March 23, 2020Prison Governors Association Room LG.27Ministry of Justice102 Petty FranceLONDONSW1H 9AJ Via email Dear President Albutt: Julian Assange – Extreme COVID-19 Risk We, the National Board Members of Canadian Voice of Women for Peace are writing to you as concerned global citizens and expressly request the immediate release of Julian Assange from Belmarsh Prison. With the rapidly growing spread …
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Mogadishu, 25 February 2020 – Somalia’s federal electoral law has now been approved by the House of the People and was signed into law by the President on 20 February. This law is part of the essential electoral legislative framework required so one-person-one-vote national elections that allow as many citizens as possible to vote can take place on time. While this …
Canadian Voice of Women for Peace is so excited to partner with World Beyond War and other inspiring peace organizations and activists for 6 days of Peace Leadership Training. Converging on Ottawa this May 26-31 for the #NoWar2020 Conference to say NO to CANSEC, Canada’s biggest annual weapons expo. #CancelCANSEC. We will also be celebrating our 60 years of peace …
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