Situation of Human Rights in Columbia
Thank you Mr. President. We wish to refer to the High Commissioner’s report on the human rights situation in Colombia, specifically as it concerns women. As the report points out […]
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 […]
Human Rights Situation in Myanmar
WILPF welcomes the Special Session on the human rights situation in Myanmar prompted by the military regime’s brutal repression of peaceful protest. WILPF firmly believes in the right of freedom […]
The Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food
Mister President, Please allow us to begin by expressing our admiration for the excellent work accomplished by Mr Ziegler during his mandate as Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food. […]
Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance Preparatory Committee for the Durban Review Conference
Joint statement with 27 other NGOs Thank you, Mr. President, The NGOs on whose behalf this statement is made have a long record of involvement in combating racism and racial […]
The Follow-up to and Implementation of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action
We have an abundance of international principles and norms calling for mainstreaming gender equality in all areas. Yet there is a dearth of information on national legislation and practice that […]
Human Rights Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
WILPF Statement on the Report of Mr. Titinga Frédéric Pacéré, Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo WILPF welcomes the Report of […]
Congress Resolution on Comfort Women
The 29th Triennial Congress of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, meeting July 21-27, 2007 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia Acknowledges an international movement building over many years to […]
Congress Resolution on Extraordinary Rendition and Guantanamo Bay
Noting that the United States of America (USA) is a signatory to the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; and Noting that […]
Congress Resolution on Gender Budgeting
The 29th Triennial Congress of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, meeting July 21-27, 2007 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia Recognizes that: 1. Budgeting is not just a financial […]