VOW participated in the Hiroshima Day commemoration in Toronto at the Peace Garden on August 6th to call for nuclear disarmament. We collected signatures on an open letter to the Prime Minister to join the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and an open letter to end the genocide in Gaza, passed out buttons and handouts, and took lots …
By: Lyn Adamson, Co-Chair, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace It is horrifying to watch the images coming out of Gaza: starving babies, the killing of civilians waiting in lines for food, and the forcing into a small enclosure, with 88% of Gaza now off limits to Palestinians. The fact that all the powers in this world have not intervened …
TORONTO CITY HALL: The Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Coalition (HNDC) will mark the 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6, 2025. I urge everyone around the world to create opportunities in your own countries to listen to the testimonies of A-bomb survivors, and to feel, with deep sensitivity, the true inhumanity of nuclear weapons. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This election, let your voice be heard: we will not support candidates who fail to stand up for justice in Palestine. Use the resource below to find candidates in your riding who support the Palestine Platform. If there are no supportive candidates in your district, you’ll also find a template email below you can send to make your concerns known …
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 …
The elimination of the Minister for Women and Gender Equality is a major step backward for gender equity in Canada. This position has been essential in ensuring women’s rights are represented at the highest levels of decision-making for over 50 years. With an election approaching, now is the time to act—decision-makers are listening, and we must make it clear that …
