While US-Presidents waged wars, destroyed whole regions, and victimized millions they protested decidedly with great personal commitment – the members of CODEPINK. Even at President Bush’s press conference, they raised their voices against the propaganda of war and risked severe personal ramifications – the members of CODEPINK. With actions of civil courage, they continuously warned of the dangers of nuclear weapons and drone warfare – the members of CODEPINK. They protested against the – according to international law – illegal … Continue reading →
We want you to know that Women in Black devoted our Wednesday evening central London vigil on Wednesday Sept 3 to “women say no to NATO”, and I attach a couple of photos you might want to add to the website report of the events, together with our leaflet – those leaflets that passersby signed we sent onwards as a petition to David Cameron. Leaflet Signatures No to NATO 2014.pdf
Continue reading →As added information to this crucial debate, you may be interested in the papers from a workshop coordinated with Cynthia Cockburn, members of WILPF, Women in Black and others at NATO’s 60th ‘birthday’ in Strasbourg in 2009.
A summary of the papers is here: THE FEMINIST CASE AGAINST NATO & EU MILITARIZATION
See reports of the workshop here:
http://wloe.org/The-workshop.555.0.html
And the papers here:
http://wloe.org/Workshop-papers.551.0.html
March from the city of Newport to the NATO Summit at Celtic Manor pix © Lucas Wirl
Continue reading →distributed at the march to Celtic Menor in Newport at Thursday, September, 4th, 2014. T-Shirt-Leaflet2014.pdf
Continue reading →Joseph Gerson found the attached article, which reports that the Japanese military officer is sending its first officer to NATO HQ. Looks like they are starting at a level that can be marketed as warm hearted public relations. http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201409020058
Continue reading →Women say no to NATO! Position paper originating at the women’s workshop at the Counter Summit “No new Wars – No to NATO” Newport, September 1st, 2014 As women of the No to War, No to NATO international action network we join in wholehearted condemnation of NATO as an aggressive, expansionist, nuclear armed military alliance. Its creation fostered decades of Cold War, its continued existence has perpetuated armed conflicts and wars, and its intention is clearly to assure long-term … Continue reading →
NATO talks about women rights but it destroys life’s! A Workshop during the counter summit (programm counter summit.pdf) in Wales, Sunday, August 31st, 2014, 12:30-13:30 h, Cardiff County Hall, Atlantic Wharf Cardiff CF10 4UW We should discuss, why with NATO no gender justice can be achieved, even if it implements UN Res 1325 and talks about women rights. NATO is a military organization, which need for its survive hierarchical structures, with commandingandobedience, creates and need concept of the enemy (Feindbilder). … Continue reading →
L’exposé de Christiane Reymann lors de l’événement public « Pour une justice, la paix et la solidarité de genre Non à la guerre – Non à l’OTAN, stop à la militarisation » lors de la rencontre annuelle du réseau international « Non à la guerre – Non à l’OTAN » à Gand, Belgique, le 8 mars, Journée internationale des femmes 2013.
Continue reading →The lecture by Christiane Reymann at the public event “For gender justice peace and solidarity No to war – no to NATO, stop militarization” of the annual meeting of the international network “No to War – no to NATO” in Gent March 8th International womens day 2013
Continue reading →The greetings from Angie Zelter at the public event March 8th 2013 International womens day Dear All, it seems like the skype connection is not working. That is a shame. But here is a copy of my welcome speech. I hope you have a productive meeting. Love Angie.
Continue reading →Public event: March 8th 2013 Gent: For gender justice peace and solidarity No to war – no to NATO, stop militarization Download the leaflet here: international-women-day-march-8th-2013.pdf
Continue reading →by Kristine Karch Around 30 people, most women participated.
Continue reading →a leaflet from Women in Black Italy 2012 05 19 No NATO_ Italy.pdf
Continue reading →attached the flyer from May 2012 in occassion of the NATO summit in Chicago WomenInBlack_NoNATOMay2012.pdf
Continue reading →by kristine karch womens_gathering_Chicago_2012.pdf
Continue reading →an article by kristine karch in the newspaper Newspaper_Europe_in_the_NATO_Strategy.pdf Women around the world are fighting for equal rights, against violence, suppression and exclusion. In the analysis of the causes of war feminists identify the patriarchy – the dominance of masculine values within society – along with the power structures of capitalism, racism and militarism as the driving forces. Male values which are close-knitted to hierarchy, rivalry and competition result in consequential violence. So called female values like concern and reconciliation … Continue reading →
an invitation from kristine karch to the international protest against “Petersberg II”.
Continue reading →by Cynthia Cockburn Due for publication in Women in Action, 2011. Originally presented at the Annual Meeting of No to War – No to NATO Dublin. 15-17 April 2011 Snagged On The Contradiction: NATO, UNSC Resolution 1325, and Feminist Responses.pdf
Continue reading →Please find here the program of the women’s meeting at the annual meeting of the No to War – No to NATO network
Continue reading →Statement agreed by No to War – No to NATO, annual meeting, Dublin, 15-17 April 2011 UN Security Council Resolution 1325 was not intended as a military tool.pdf
Continue reading →Feminism and Militarization Workshop Llisboa.pdf
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