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Peace Activists Across the Country Say Reproductive Justice Starts With a Ceasefire Now!
This International Women’s Day, CODEPINK chapters and ally organizations across the country made their demand for international solidarity clear: reproductive justice is a peace issue. It is an international…
UN chief calls for global action to defend women’s rights amid disturbing trends
Addressing the opening of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the pivotal forum dedicated to promoting and safeguarding the rights of women and girls worldwide, Secretary-General António Guterres stressed the disproportionate…
San Francisco Report Back: CODEPINK IWD March/Rally for Gaza on the Golden Gate Bridge
by Toby Blomé | Photos by Martha Hubert
About 100 people converged to join our CODEPINK International Women’s Day (IWD) march/rally for Gaza yesterday on the Golden Gate Bridge. People came from as far away…
Over 230 million women and girls subjected to female genital mutilation: UNICEF
Released on Friday, coinciding with International Women’s Day, the data compiled by UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) shows that the pace of progress against FGM remains slow and woefully off track to meet the Sustainable Development Goal of…
Women at the UN: Everything you need to know about #CSW68
Here is a brief five-point guide to this high-profile UN event.1. Pushing for action for eight decadesThe work of the Commission began in 1946, days after the UN General Assembly’s inaugural meetings heard former US First Lady Eleanor…
When will we stop fueling an endless cycle of hatred and violence?
By Kathleen Ruff
When will we recognize the wisdom and leadership of the inspiring, world-wide Jewish community who are showing the only way to peace and justice for all?
It is not possible to say you support…
‘Clear and convincing information’ that hostages held in Gaza subjected to sexual violence says UN…
Pramila Patten added in a press release issued along with the report, that there are also reasonable grounds to believe that such violence, which includes other “cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment”, may be continuing against those…
Confronting the Secretary of Genocide
By Isra Nadeem
The tragic death of Aaron Bushnell during the past weekend has brought to light the deep frustration and helplessness felt by several when it comes to the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Aaron's…
Cuba Solidarity Groups Deliver Humanitarian Aid Despite Ongoing United States. Blockade
In a continued effort to alleviate the hardships faced by Cuban citizens amidst the persistent United States. blockade, CODEPINK, Bridges of Love, and ACERE, successfully delivered another round of vital humanitarian…
Why Would Anyone Kill One’s Self In an Attempt to Stop A War?
AP photo from 1963Four years ago in 2018, after returning from a Veterans For Peace trip to Viet Nam, I wrote an article called “Why Would Anyone Kill One’s Self In an Attempt to Stop A War?”
Now, four years…
CODEPINK Dallas Joined Protest Against Raytheon’s Arming of Genocide
The message was clear - HANDS OFF RAFAH NOW!
Thursday night, CODEPINK joined a coalition of organizations in a protest against Raytheon's complicity in arming the genocide in Gaza by Israel.
Raytheon…
UK urged to end ‘national threat’ of violence against women and girls
Concluding a 10-day visit to the country, Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem noted that a woman is killed by a man every three days in the UK, and one in four women there will experience some form of domestic violence in her…
After Two Years of War in Ukraine, It’s Time for Peace
The ruins of Avdiivka. Photo Credit: Russian Defense Ministryby Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies
As we mark two full years since Russia invaded Ukraine, Ukrainian government forces have withdrawn from…
How Nations Could End Israeli Genocide: Stop the Weapons; Stop the Oil; Stop the Tech
By Marcy Winograd
If the nations of the world–particularly the United States and the Arab countries–wanted to stop Israel’s slaughter, torture and ethnic cleansing in Gaza, they can do so tomorrow with…
Israel Is Assaulting Hospitals in Gaza with Full United States. Support
Palestinian Red Crescent first aid waiting to receive bodies from Al-Najjar Hospital in the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip, on January 10, 2024, Photo Credit: ShutterstockBy Kathy Kelly, February 20,…
We Gave Congress a New Heart
By Isra Nadeem
On Sunday, February 11th, as most Americans watched the Super Bowl, the people of Rafah were bombed in an assault that led to 95+ deaths. The following night, the Senate held a late-night…
Drastic erosion of women’s rights in Afghanistan continues
Police enforcement has increased harassment in public spaces and further limited women’s ability to leave their homes, according to testimony from 745 Afghan women participating in the latest survey by UN Women, International…
No Weapons for Genocide: SHUTDOWN TRAVIS Action #2
By Toby Blomé
A growing coalition of peace & justice organizations from Northern California are collaborating to nonviolently impede the United States. role in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. The newly formed campaign, called "Shut…
To Palestine, With Love
This Valentine's Day, CODEPINK sends all of our love to all of Palestine and lift up the Palestinian struggle.
All our love to the martyrs...
The word martyr, or “shahid” in Arabic, is used by Palestinians…
Gender bias in science ‘deprives our world of great talent’: Guterres
"Sadly, women and girls continue to face systemic barriers and biases that prevent them from pursuing careers in science," he noted in a message for the day.Recently, women make up only a third of the global scientific community and,…
We Made Nancy Pelosi Mad Again…
By Isra Nadeem
This week, the Senate was engaged in discussions regarding a $118 billion supplementary funding bill, with over $14 billion allocated for Israel and $60 billion for Ukraine. Additionally, the…
United States. Chooses Genocide Over Diplomacy in the Middle East
Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in Rafah, the last refuge in southern Gaza. Photo credit: MENAFN On February 7, 2024, a United States. drone strike assassinated an Iraqi militia leader, Abu Baqir al-Saadi,…
Guterres: End ‘abhorrent practice’ of female genital mutilation
“Even one mutilation is one too several,” António Guterres said in his message to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), observed annually on 6 February.The UN estimates that globally, more than…
UNRWA Saves Palestinian Lives; Save UNRWA
CODEPINK activists at a hearing titled "UNRWA Exposed: Examining the Agency’s Mission and Failures.
By Meena M.
Since its establishment in 1950, UNRWA has stood as the cornerstone of Palestinian healthcare,…
Redefining US-Latin American Relations: From Outdated Monroe Doctrine to a 21st Century Good…
An all-encompassing expression of goodwill in the form of a New Good Neighbor Policy will meet resistance from vested economic and military interests, as well as those persuaded by racist arguments.
By…
Children, Women, & the ICJ: Everyone Against the Gaza Genocide
MONDAY
This week started off with us thanking Senator Chris Van Hollen for being the fifth US senator to call for a ceasefire. In an interview with MSNBC, Van Hollen reiterates, "We need a ceasefire and return of the…
Carbajal Must Resign in Light of World Court Ruling!
By Marcy Winograd
The Central Coast Antiwar Coalition appreciates the World Court’s preliminary ruling in South Africa v. Israel in which the Court, while stopping short of calling for a ceasefire, ordered Israel to stop all acts…
US Congressional Resolution Calls for Annulling the Monroe Doctrine and Ending Sanctions
By Roger D. Harris – Jan 17, 2024 - Originally published in Orinoco Trinune
Now, 200 years after President James Monroe first promulgated his dictate giving the Yankees dominion of the rest of the…
Biden Must Choose Between a Ceasefire in Gaza and a Regional War
Houthi-affiliated Yemeni coastguard patrols the Red Sea, flying Palestinian and Yemeni flags. by Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies
In the topsy-turvy world of corporate media reporting on United States. foreign…
Behind Closed Doors: The Bipartisan Cold War Rages On
By Cale Holmes
What do Senators Jim Risch and Cory Booker have in common? They both don’t want you to know where they stand on confirming pivot to Asia architect Kurt Campbell’s nomination for Deputy…
The Silence of Kamala Harris
By Anna Christina Peterpaul
When Kamala Harris was elected vice president everyone was excited that at last a woman had reached a very high office. Sentiments were this was a grand model for girls and an…
January 13, 2024: Over 400,000 Show Up For Gaza in DC
“We are not alone! And we will continue to stand in truth and free all oppressed peoples.” - Holly, New Mexico
Donned in pink, CODEPINK supporters joined us from across the country at this weekend’s March 4…
CODEPINK Delivers MORNING WAKE UP CALL to SF Rep. Nancy Pelosi
by Toby Blomé
“There Will Be NO REST Until the Children of Gaza Can Rest!” CEASEFIRE NOW!
In the early morning on Sunday, January 14, between 7am-10am a very small group of Bay Area CODEPINK activists and…
Two mothers killed each hour in Gaza conflict: UN Women
The report examines the gendered impact of the conflict, which has left more than 23,000 Palestinians dead, according to Gazan health authorities, about 16,000 of whom are women or children.Failure and trauma “We have seen evidenced once…
Legal Uprising: Over 1700 Legal Minds Urge American Bar Association to Shield Palestine Advocates…
By Mongi Dhoudi and Aida Mackic
The legal community has rallied in unprecedented numbers to urge the American Bar Association to intervene to stop blackballing, doxxing, censorship and discrimination of…
Epstein files: Nobody should evade justice, say UN rights experts
The court documents reveal a horrifying list of alleged crimes perpetrated by Mr. Epstein, including sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, rape, sex trafficking, slavery, torture and the forced disappearance of women and children. Mr.…
Russia Warned Before the Attack on Ukraine and China, Iran and and North Korea Have Warned the United States.…
Will the Biden Administration Listen or Will We Have More Wars—Maybe Nuclear?
By Colonel (Ret) Ann Wright
On Tuesday, January 3, 204, a small group waved signs on Honolulu’s busy Beretania Street in front of…
‘Grassroots Diplomats’ Rally Support for South Africa Case
By Melissa Garriga
Peace activists across the country have embarked on a campaign to mobilize global support for South Africa’s charge of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The campaign, spearheaded by…
10 Things that Give us HOPE for 2024
“Stay in the streets,” urge our friends in Gaza.
Their courage radiates hope in our shared humanity – one that Israel has completely abandoned through its relentless, horrific genocide. With 2023 coming to a…
Right-Wing Extremism and The Cold War Go Hand-In-Hand
By: Cale Holmes
United States. “ironclad” support for militarism undercuts attempts to curb right-wing terrorism. From white supremacist violence in the West Bank to gendered violence in Olongapo, we can’t defeat at…
CODEPINK Activists Temporarily Shut Down Israeli Consulate in San Francisco
CODEPINK Activists Stage Protest, Temporarily Shut Down Israeli Consulate in San Francisco
Demonstrators Demand Ceasefire, End to United States. Funding for Israeli Weapons, and Relief for Gaza
In a bold display of…
INTERVIEW: Actor Natalie Portman celebrates women and girls’ voices
In an interview with UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming on the sidelines of SDG Summit 2023 held at UN Headquarters in New York in September, Ms. Portman discussed combatting violence against women and…
Tunnels for Safety and Tunnels for Death
Unofficial shrine remembering the victims of the bombing of the Ameriyah shelter in Iran on February 13, 1991 photo credit: Lloyd Francisby Kathy Kelly
It’s one thing to burrow beneath the ground,…
Kurt Campbell: A China Warmonger in Diplomat Clothes
By Cale Holmes and Melissa Garriga
President Joe Biden has tapped Kurt Campbell, his administration’s National Security Council Asia coordinator, for Deputy Secretary of State. If the Senate confirms…
Can US Threats Prevent a Wider War in the Middle East?
Guided-missile destroyer USS Carney engaging with Houthi missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles in the Red Sea on Oct. 19. (United States. Navy, Aaron Lau)by Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies
While Secretary of…
Santa Barbara’s March for Palestine- Decolonize!
by Marcy Winograd
“We are gathered here today at Syuxtun, (see ux tun) on the unceded lands of the Chumash peoples,“ said the UCSB student emcee at Saturday’s December kick-off for the March for Palestine in…
Five Craziest Moments From Kurt Campbell’s Senate Nomination Hearing
By: Cale Holmes
President Joe Biden has nominated Kurt Campbell for the position of deputy secretary of state. Campbell co-founded the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), which simulates war games…
Ret. Col. Ann Wright Unmasks the Truth in Arms Transfer Debate
CODEPINK Member and Ret. Col. Ann Wright Brings Call for Diplomacy to Security Council Debate Over Arms Transfers
In a heated session at the United Nations Security Council, diplomats engaged in a vigorous…
Unmasking Media Complicity: The Urgent Call for Truth in Gaza
By Nour Jaghama and Melissa Garriga
Bisan Owda, a 25-year-old journalist from Gaza, recently expressed a bleak outlook: 'I no longer have any hope of survival…I am certain that I will die in the next few…
Gaza: UN expert on sexual violence in conflict reiterates grave concern for hostages
Pramila Patten, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, called for the immediate, safe, and unconditional release of all those who remain in captivity.Ms. Patten met this week with the mother of one…