USA’s Arms Transfers to Countries Where Child Soldiers Are Used
Submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child on its review of the USA’s combined Third and Fourth Periodic Report submitted under article 8 (1) of the Optional […]
HRC34: Statement on Remedy the Collective Failure in Syria – Cut Arms and Sponsor Peace!
Statement made at the 34th session of the UN Human Rights Council (27 February to 24 March 2017) under Item 4: General Debate on Human Rights Situations requiring the Attention […]
WILPF Statement to the Second Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty Treaty Implementation
As peace talks over the conflict in Yemen collapsed, Saudi Arabia unleashed a new wave of shocking and unacceptable bombing raids in populated areas in Yemen, destroying hospitals, schools, markets, […]
CEDAW Statement: Creating an International Gender and Peace Agenda: Transnational Companies, Weapons and VAW
For the 64th session of the CEDAW committee, France is going to be reviewed. WILPF issued a report on the violations by France of women’s human rights. We wish have raised three […]
Statement on the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas and the Distinct Impacts on Women in Syria
The international community’s inability to stop the war in Syria and the increased militarisation and proliferation of arms fostered a fertile ground for extremism. To deal with this devastating phenomenon, […]
Statement on Military Expenditures
The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) welcomes the Report of the Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order, particularly the multiple references to military […]
WILPF’s Recommendations for the Second Universal Periodic Review of Nigeria
Adoption of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill The Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Bill was drafted as a response to concerns about the consistent failure of Nigerian authorities to […]
WILPF’s recommendations for the second Universal Periodic Review of Israel
Arms trade Poorly regulated or irresponsible arms transfers have a destabilizing effect on conflict regions. The proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and other conventional weapons fuels armed […]
Human Rights Issues Connected to the Adverse Effects of the Illicit Movement and Dumping of Toxic and Dangerous Products
Thank you Mr. President, The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom would like to thank the Special Rapporteur on the adverse effects of the illicit movement and dumping of […]
Congress Resolution on US Missile Defense System in Central Europe
Noting that the US is planning to install radar and interceptor sites for a new missile defence system in the Czech Republic and Poland; Aware that the pretext of placing […]