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History (2021)

History


WILPF is the oldest international feminist organisation active in the world today, and we will be celebrating our centenary in April 2015. Read about our history and development as we look back on 100 years of accomplishments and hard work, learning from the work that has gone before and reaffirming our undiminished commitment to enduring peace with justice and freedom.

Along with other national sections across the world, in the UK we are bringing together the stories of our foremothers and the experiences and activities of our current members.  This major piece of research done by volunteer members reflects the amazing contribution WILPF has made to peace and freedom for a hundred years.

Read here how ‘These Dangerous Women’ matches the Scottish curriculum – Education booklet


Outbreak of War


Home Secretary Thwarts Women’s Plans of Travel


International Congress of Women


International Committee of Women for Permanent Peace


Criticising the Treaty of Versailles


UK WILPF Highlights 1915-2015


Heritage Lottery Fund History Project


2015 Centenary Congress


Early WILPF Women