by WILPF Australia | Jan 27, 2023 | Events, Militarisation, Peace, Women Leading for Peace
WILPF Australia is determined to continue its strong advocacy for diplomacy and peace building in a new year when militarism and war continues to attract news headlines . Yet behind the scenes many Australians are troubled by recent announcements that our nation...
by WILPF Australia | Nov 11, 2022 | Demilitarisation, Disarmament, Militarisation, Militarism, Peace, Uncategorized, Women Leading for Peace
We must change the direction of defence investment. The way Australia invests in defence is currently under review. We have the opportunity to choose a new direction. WILPF has made a submission to the review panel, urging a comprehensive and integrated approach to...
by WILPF Australia | Oct 13, 2022 | Demilitarisation, Disarmament, Militarisation, Militarism, Peace, Uncategorized, Women Leading for Peace
We must change the direction of defence policies. WILPF Australia has called on Australians to help change plans to send Defence forces to Ukraine to train their soldiers. Australia should have learnt from so many past overseas conflicts that this is just an...
by WILPF Australia | Sep 27, 2022 | Militarisation, Peace, Uncategorized, Women Leading for Peace, Women Peace and Security
Our new Home Affairs Minister, Clare O’Neil, has the power to bring home Australians, who are stuck in refugee camps in Syria. Save the Children has estimated that more than 60 Australians, including 47 children, are located across the Al-Hol and Roj camps. Many...
by WILPF Australia | Sep 19, 2022 | Demilitarisation, Disarmament, Militarisation, News
In early August, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles MP, announced an independently-led review that will consider the Australian Defence’s Force capabilities to meet growing strategic challenges. It is headed by former...
by WILPF Australia | Feb 28, 2022 | Demilitarisation, Disarmament, Events, Militarisation, Militarism, News, Peace, Women Peace and Security
WILPF Australia strongly condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and we call for peace and an end to war. No more wars – not now, not ever again. In our letter to Prime Minister Morrison, WILPF has urged the Australian Government to stand united with the...
