Established in 1960, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) is non-partisan Non Governmental Organization (NGO) comprised of a network of diverse women with consultative status at the United Nations Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC). For almost 50 years, we have tirelessly advocated for a world without war. /More...

Happy Mother's Day! Read the 1870 Proclamation

In 1870, Julia Ward Howe proclaimed Mother's Day with her peace poem...

Arise then...women of this day!
Arise, all women who have hearts!
Our sons [and daughters] shall not be taken from us to unlearn
All that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience.

Read the full poem... Learn about Julia and her commitment to peace and equality.

VOW Conference & AGM: APRIL 24-26, 2009, Toronto Canada

NO TO NUCLEAR WEAPONS! THE CANADIAN CONNECTION.

Mapping the Uranium Nuclear System and its impacts on the Environment, Health and Nuclear Weapons Proliferation with the experts on mining, milling, nuclear energy, and Canada's role in nuclear weapons production.

Our VOW Conference on April 24-26th in Toronto was a great success!

Please note: Updates and conference material to be posted very soon. To view the nuclear experts who presented, please click here...
United Nations 53rd Commission on the Status of Women

Learn about VOW at the United Nations for the 53rd Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

Where: 2-13 March 2009, UN Headquarters, New York City

Please click here for details and how to register with VOW for future UN study tours.
Fifty Canadian Peace Women Honoured in Ottawa

Ottawa, October 2, 2008 - VOW in conjunction with Canadian Department of Peace Initiative and Civilian Peace Service Canada hosted the "Women Building Peace" inaugural dinner honouring over 50 Canadian peace women whose work and dedication has helped to further a culture of peace. Featuring keynote speaker, Carolyn McAskie (Assistant Secretary General for Peacekeeping of the United Nations) .../more...
3000 Schools - 50,000 Teachers - 850,000 Elementary School Students Learn about Canadian Peace Women

October is Women's History Month in Canada. In celebration of Canadian Peace Women, VOW, the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, Ontario Women's History Network, and Green Dragon Press publish the "Canadain Women Working for Peace & Justice" poster. The poster has just been sent to over 3000 public elementary schools across Ontario with the potential of reaching over 50,000 teachers and 850,000 elementary school students!

The poster features VOW members Rosemary Brown, Kay Macpherson, Dr. Ursula Franklin, Muriel Duckworth, Setusko Thurlow, Raging Grannies and the newest generation of young peace women. Learn about women's efforts for peace & justice including VOW's work at the UN. /more...
History of VOW: Half a Century of Peacebuilding

As we approach our 50 anniversary in 2010, we have begun to embark on recording our entire VOW history. If you would like to share your stories, pictures, memorabilia, etc., please contact us.

Read about the exciting history of peace women across Canada including Muriel Duckworth, Ursula Franklin, Rosemary Brown, Kay Macpherson, /more...
Our Work at the UN plus learn about the UN, international laws, treaties and more.
Learn About a Culture of Peace
All About UN Sec. Res.
Peace Exhibit Available for Public Exhibition
Read About Half a Century of Peacebuilding
Petitions, Research & Links
 
 

MEDIA

For interviews with women peace experts please contact Helen Chilas, VOW National Coordinator via email or 416-603-7915.