Become part of a group of women here and around the world who share your belief that a fairer, more equitable, more inclusive world is possible. And who are willing to work to have that happen. A world that is working for peace in its true sense.

Know you are not alone.

What could this world possibly look like? Unequal power structures are changed, patriarchy is abolished, and a genuine equality supports the possibility of a permanent world peace free from violence and armed conflict.

Peace is possible.

To be part of the solution for peace.

For many women, in a life full of commitments, there is a desire to do something and to be heard when it comes to the big issues of injustices and the impacts of war and conflict.

Often our other commitments can mean that we simply cannot be active or contribute in the way we’d like. Yet it can be really important to stay connected to our vision and to the beliefs we hold strong.

Becoming a member does not mean you need to be active within the volunteer organisation itself. You can choose your own timing, level of activity or approach.

Your membership fee in itself helps to fund WILPF’s important work internationally. Know that in this way you ARE making a difference for peace and equality in the world.

Whatever your level of support or involvement, you will be a full, valued WILPF woman.

The links and contacts within WILPF Australia and internationally can help keep you informed and connected. There are approximately 50 other countries that have a WILPF Section, and each has their own websites, so there are lots of discussion points there.

The discussions you have with your friends can be a valuable way to explore peace issues.

For Australian members, there are also an increasing number of online webinars, forums, and meetings so you can keep up to date with other members and discussions around projects and campaigns.

For example:

• We recently had Stella Miria-Robinson (Founding President of the Pacific Islands Council of Queensland) speaking online on the topic of Women, Peace and Security in the Pacific. Her presentation powerfully foregrounded the intersection of so many issues including that of human rights as a fundamental issue for women, the reality of Pacific nations preparing to go homeless due to climate change and other issues; the role of violence, and the need for the Australian government to understand and work appropriately with culture. 
• A 3-webinar series discussed how Australia has advanced the WPS agenda, and  focused particularly on gender equality, human security, sustainable development and working with civil society. 

Your ideas, knowledge, enthusiasm, support, willingness to learn.

Your voice.

Perhaps some of your time or expertise in a particular area.

Start with other members. There are lifetimes of experience here, and the tacit knowledge that grows from that.

WILPF provides a unique space where activists across Australia can link together. Our methods of work include many different approaches including activism and organising nonviolent activism around the world from campaigns to protests, from peace art to political rallies. Our alliance-building approach works to create bridges and form alliances with communities, organisations and movements.

There is a wealth of links and resources here on this site, and many more on the international WILPF.org site, as well as on the WILPF international program web sites Reaching Critical Will and PeaceWomen

WILPF played a significant role in establishing the Women, Peace, and Security agenda, adopted by the United Nations Security Council in 2000.

WILPF is a highly credible organisation of women peace activists, holding consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), a status that gives us access to all of the UN bodies that are open to NGOs, including the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council.