Sparking Change: Imagining a Different Future

29th August to 1st September, 2025 In these challenging times we need to build strong social movements in Canada. In response to new levels of repression of civil society globally, we are compelled to become vigilant and resistant to the abuse of power. New creative means for outreach and engagement are needed to strengthen social movements. Sparking Change: Imagining a Different …

VOW Fundraiser- Steeped in Peace: A Feminist Gathering for Disarmament & Connection

A fundraiser for Canadian Voice of Women for Peace’s Disarmament Education Program.The Disarmament Education Program is an initiative of Canadian Voice of Women for Peace in partnership with International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War – Canada 📅 Saturday, July 19th, 2025🕐 1:00–3:00 PM ET / 2:00–4:00 PM AT / 10:00 AM–12:00 PM PT📍 Virtual 🎟️ Register Now! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LW1kPTIfSk6dJwpPb58VmQ …

Peacebuilders, It’s Time to Raise Our Voices!

Imagine an episode of Cross Country Checkup dedicated entirely to peacebuilding—highlighting the powerful stories and strategies shaping our communities and our world.Now, let’s make it happen together! 📻 🔊 Here’s what we need: Your Voice! We’re calling on all peacebuilders to write a letter asking for a special peacebuilding episode.This is our chance to amplify the important work happening across …

Open Letter to the Leaders of Canada’s Major Political Parties

Canadian Voice of Women for Peace joined a broad coalition of committed individuals, organizations, members, and allies from Canada’s Women, Peace and Security community in underscoring the urgent need for sustained feminist leadership and accountability in Canada’s peace and security efforts. Together, we are calling for the prioritization of the appointment of a Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Ambassador. Below …

Take Action Ahead of the NPT 3rd PrepCom: Challenge Nuclear Hypocrisy and Push for Disarmament

Photo Credit: 2025 NPT Briefing Book by Reaching Critical Will-WILPF From 28 April to 9 May, the Third Preparatory Committee (PrepCom) for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) will convene in New York. This is a pivotal moment for campaigners, parliamentarians, and civil society to expose the widening gap between disarmament rhetoric and the dangerous reality of nuclear proliferation. Reaching Critical …

Canadian Government Eliminates Minister for Women and Gender Equality Amid United Nations Women’s Rights Summit

New York UNHQ –   It is unacceptable that the new Canadian Prime Minister has eliminated the position of Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth (WAGE) in his newly announced cabinet. This regressive step undermines decades of progress toward gender equality and political representation in Canada. Even in a lean cabinet, which purports to be responding to specific economic pressures, the absence …

VOW & IPPNWC’s Joint UN CSW69 Delegation: Empowering Change in New York

In 2025, the global community will mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995). The sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 10 to 21 March 2025. We are thrilled to announce VOW and IPPNWC’s joint delegation …

Honouring Those Who Lead with Peace: Nominations Open for 2025 Peace Awards!

We are thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for our annual Peace Awards! The Peace Awards honour Canadian women, fem-aligning non-binary and two-spirit folks, who have made significant contributions in areas such as peace activism, youth leadership in peace, promoting a culture of peace and peace education, peace writings, and long-standing dedication to peace work. If you know …