by WILPF Australia | Apr 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
WILPF Australia remains deeply concerned about the secrecy of Australian based military equipment producing companies which could be continuing to supply weapons or dual use components being used in Gaza.where 33000 civilians have been killed in the last six months....
by WILPF Australia | Mar 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
International Women’s Day 2024 was marked by ongoing concern that women are not being heard as too many civilians are targeted in wars around the globe. The Australian Government is failing its duty of care as it continues to withhold United Nations Relief and Works...
by WILPF Australia | Feb 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
WILPF Australia urges organisations and individuals to disassociate themselves from the Australian Government’s support of the Israeli government which has allowed: 27,000 Palestinians killed, two thirds of whom are women and children. 60,000 injured and unable to...
by WILPF Australia | Sep 21, 2023 | Demilitarisation, Education, Uncategorized
To mark the United Nations International Day of Peace we call on Defence Minister, Richard Marles, to cancel the Schools Nuclear Powered Propulsion Challenge. Recently the Australian Education Union passed a motion saying that: “A politicised pro-AUKUS...
by WILPF Australia | May 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
From the Guardian Blog written by Daniel Hurst: More than 100 Australian academics and scholars have called on the Albanese government to rethink its nuclear-powered submarine plan, arguing it is risky, expensive and will increase dependence on the US. An open letter...
by WILPF Australia | Apr 29, 2023 | Demilitarisation, Militarisation, Militarism, Peace, Uncategorized, Women Leading for Peace
WILPF has submitted a letter to the Australian Government regarding the possible reforms to be made to current Defence legislation, addressing the changes and how the proposal will actually affect us. You can find more information about the reform here. We write...
