International Women's Day (IWD) is a holiday celebrated annually as a focal point in the women's rights movement. IWD gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. The theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025 is “Accelerate Action”. At the current rate of progress, it will take […]
Million Women Rise is an annual march/rally raising awareness and protesting violence against women. WILPF women join in solidarity.
Many WILPF members attend Women in Black against War and Militarism vigils. The London vigil is part of the Women in Black (WiB) world-wide network of women. We are committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to injustice, war, militarism and other forms of violence. We hold our vigil every week in silence and […]
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality. Every year, world leaders, governments and NGOs gather to discuss a key priority theme impacting gender equality across the globe.Taking place each year in March, live from the United Nations Headquarters in New […]
WILPF members regularly attend Women in Black vigils. The London vigil is part of the Women in Black (WiB) world-wide network of women. We are committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to injustice, war, militarism and other forms of violence. We hold our vigil every week (see details above) in silence and wearing […]
Women in Black (WIB) Brighton and Hove meet every Friday, between 1.00 – 2.00 pm, at the War Memorial in Old Steine. For information, contact email brightonwib@11qp.co.uk
Many WILPF members attend Women in Black against War and Militarism vigils. The London vigil is part of the Women in Black (WiB) world-wide network of women. We are committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to injustice, war, militarism and other forms of violence. We hold our vigil every week in silence and […]
For over a century, strong women's movements have advocated for peace, disarmament, and humanitarian action. This activism has been crucial in shaping global gender equality policies. 30 years after the 1995 Beijing Declaration and 25 years after UNSCR 1325, women's movements remain a critical force for advancing gender equality and peace. While the pivotal role […]
WILPF members regularly attend Women in Black vigils. The London vigil is part of the Women in Black (WiB) world-wide network of women. We are committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to injustice, war, militarism and other forms of violence. We hold our vigil every week (see details above) in silence and wearing […]
Women in Black (WIB) Brighton and Hove meet every Friday, between 1.00 – 2.00 pm, at the War Memorial in Old Steine. For information, contact email brightonwib@11qp.co.uk
