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The '''Coalition of Women for a Just Peace''' is an umbrella organization of women's groups in [[Israel]], established in November 2000. It is often refered to as "Coalition of Women for Peace" or CWP for practical reasons, but is still committed to political, social, economic and gender justice. They call on the Israeli government to end the occupation of the [[Palestinian territories]]. Many of the member groups of the coalition are broader social justice groups rather than single-issue anti-occupation groups. Around the start of the [[Al-Aqsa Intifada]], they brought together several demonstrations of approximately 5,000 people. However, according to anti-occupation activist [[Dalit Baum]], by late 2004 their rallies were typically down to about 400 participants.
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The '''Coalition of Women for Peace''' ({{lang-he|קואליציית נשים לשלום}}) is an umbrella organization of women's groups in [[Israel]], established in November 2000. It describes itself as "a feminist organization against the occupation of Palestine and for a just peace.".<ref name="cwp-a">{{cite web|url=http://www.coalitionofwomen.org/?page_id=340&lang=en|title=About CWP|publisher=Coalition of Women for Peace|accessdate=12 May 2011}}</ref> CWP says that it is "committed to ending the occupation and creating a more just society, while enhancing women’s inclusion and participation in the public discourse".<ref name="cwp-a"/>


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The groups that founded the Coalition of Women for Peace are [[Machsom Watch]], Noga Feminist Journal, [[Women in Black]], The Fifth Mother, TANDI, [[Bat Shalom]], [[New Profile]] and NELED.<ref>[http://www.coalitionofwomen.org/?page_id=2020&lang=en CWP History]</ref>
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The Coalition came to an agreement on their principles for solution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at a meeting of the Coalition of Women for a Just Peace in Nazareth on [[29 November]] [[2000]]. They are as follows:


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The Coalition of Women for Peace came to an agreement on their principles for a solution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at a conference in Nazareth in November 2000.
# An end to the occupation.
# Establishment of the state of Palestine side by side with the state of Israel based on the 1967 borders.
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# Recognition of Jerusalem as the shared capital of two states.
# Israel must recognize its responsibility for the results of the 1948 war, and find a just solution to the Palestinian refugee problem.
# Opposition to the militarism that permeates Israeli society.
# Equality, inclusion and justice for Palestinian citizens of Israel.
# Equal rights for women and for all residents of Israel.
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# The full involvement of women in negotiations for peace.
# Social and economic justice for Israel's citizens, and integration in the region.


# the struggle to end the occupation on the basis of two states for two peoples
However, due to political developments on the ground and profound changes in the political discourse and practices of resistance around the Israeli occupation, the Coalition of Women for a Just Peace has engaged in re-evaluation of these principles. The aim of this ideological-political process is to agree on new principles which would reflect more accurately the political identity and the every-day political struggles of the Coalition.
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# Jerusalem as two capitals for two states
# a just solution to the refugee problem based on UN resolutions
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# involvement of women in peace negotiations
# reducing Israel's militarism
# social and economic justice for all
# equal citizenship of the Palestinian citizens and integration of Israel into the Middle East


In 2009 the Coalition of Women for Peace held a series of ideological and political debates to revise these principles to reflect the current positions of its activists. This includes a political solution based on historical justice and international law (recognizing the two state solution as only one possible outcome) and support for the Right of Return of Palestinian refugees.{{citation needed|date=October 2011}}
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The groups that founded the Coalition of Women for a Just Peace are [[Machsom Watch]], [[Noga Feminist Journal]]'', [[Women in Black]], [[The Fifth Mother]], [[TANDI]], [[Bat Shalom]], [[New Profile]] and [[NELED]].


==View on Palestinian Statehood Bid==
CWP released a statement in September 2011 saying that a "mere declaration of statehood in the West Bank and Gaza Strip is incapable of ending decades of occupation and racial discrimination based on legal mechanisms that match the UN definition of apartheid, to solve the refugee problem or to lead to civil equality between Jews and Palestinians citizens of Israel. These issues can only be resolved in a just agreement to end the occupation while maintaining the basic individual and collective rights of Palestinians, wherever they reside. We call for ending the occupation, maintaining the Palestinians right of return and the [[right to resist]] the occupation by all legitimate and popular forms of resistance acceptable by international norms."?<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.coalitionofwomen.org/?p=2338&lang=en | title=24CTB &#124; Investment funds }}</ref>

==Controversy==
CWP was one of several non-profits whose funding by the [[New Israel Fund]] caused controversy because of CWP's support for some aspects of the [[Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions|BDS - boycott, divestment and sanctions]] campaign against Israel.<ref>[http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/61805/new-israel-fund-opening-in-australia/ New Israel Fund opening in Australia]</ref>
The funding by the NIF caused a row in Australia where the NIF was opening a new branch.<ref>[http://www.jwire.com.au/news/dear-robin-dear-jason/16418 Dear Robin, Dear Jason] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110525061205/http://www.jwire.com.au/news/dear-robin-dear-jason/16418 |date=2011-05-25 }}</ref> It was at this time, in May 2011, that the NIF decided to abruptly halt all funding to CWP, despite statements to the contrary.<ref>[http://www.coalitionofwomen.org/?p=2090&lang=en CWP responds to NIF]</ref> CWP posted on its website scathing letters to the NIF, saying "It seems particularly unfortunate that the exact timing of cutting off the relations of NIF and CWP has been dictated by [[NGO Monitor]]." and "The public attitude of NIF in relation to CWP is a rather disgraceful example of following and accepting the right-wing discourse and its strategies."<ref>[http://www.coalitionofwomen.org/?p=2102&lang=en CWP full response to NIF] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110527085706/http://www.coalitionofwomen.org/?p=2102&lang=en |date=2011-05-27 }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://coalitionofwomen.org/ Coalition of Women for a Just Peace] - official site
* [http://coalitionofwomen.org/ Coalition of Women for a Just Peace] - official site
* [http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/isstate.htm Statement from Coalition of Women for a Just Peace.] Source for the nine-point statement of principles. Accessed 19 Jan 2006.
* [http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/isstate.htm Statement from Coalition of Women for a Just Peace.] Source for the nine-point statement of principles. Accessed 19 Jan 2006.
* Katz, Sue, [http://zmagsite.zmag.org/Dec2004/katz1204.html What's Left of the Left in Israel], [[Z Magazine|''Z'' Magazine]], December 2004, 16-19.
* Katz, Sue, [https://web.archive.org/web/20071030202050/http://zmagsite.zmag.org/Dec2004/katz1204.html What's Left of the Left in Israel], [[Z Magazine|''Z'' Magazine]], December 2004, 16–19.
* [http://www.fire.or.cr/junio01/coalition.htm Coalition for Women for a Just Peace] - The groups making up the coalition, their principles, vision for peace, and activities
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060613220254/http://www.fire.or.cr/junio01/coalition.htm Coalition for Women for a Just Peace] - The groups making up the coalition, their principles, vision for peace, and activities
* [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6604775898578139565 Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land: Media & the Israel-Palestine Conflict], Directed by Sut Jhally and Bathsheba Ratzkoff (2003) quotes Gila Svirsky of Coalition of Women for a Just Peace
* [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6604775898578139565 Peace, Propaganda and the Promised Land: Media & the Israel-Palestine Conflict], Directed by Sut Jhally and Bathsheba Ratzkoff (2003) quotes Gila Svirsky of Coalition of Women for a Just Peace


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Latest revision as of 03:48, 31 December 2023

Coalition of Women for Peace
AbbreviationCWP
Founded2000[1]
TypeNon-profit
NGO
Focus"bringing together women from a wide variety of identities and groups."[1]
Area served
Israel and the Palestinian territories[1]
Method"public campaigns and education and outreach programs, working to develop and integrate a feminist discourse on all levels of society."[1]
WebsiteOfficial site (English)

The Coalition of Women for Peace (Hebrew: קואליציית נשים לשלום) is an umbrella organization of women's groups in Israel, established in November 2000. It describes itself as "a feminist organization against the occupation of Palestine and for a just peace.".[1] CWP says that it is "committed to ending the occupation and creating a more just society, while enhancing women’s inclusion and participation in the public discourse".[1]

The groups that founded the Coalition of Women for Peace are Machsom Watch, Noga Feminist Journal, Women in Black, The Fifth Mother, TANDI, Bat Shalom, New Profile and NELED.[2]

The Coalition of Women for Peace came to an agreement on their principles for a solution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at a conference in Nazareth in November 2000.

  1. the struggle to end the occupation on the basis of two states for two peoples
  2. Jerusalem as two capitals for two states
  3. a just solution to the refugee problem based on UN resolutions
  4. involvement of women in peace negotiations
  5. reducing Israel's militarism
  6. social and economic justice for all
  7. equal citizenship of the Palestinian citizens and integration of Israel into the Middle East

In 2009 the Coalition of Women for Peace held a series of ideological and political debates to revise these principles to reflect the current positions of its activists. This includes a political solution based on historical justice and international law (recognizing the two state solution as only one possible outcome) and support for the Right of Return of Palestinian refugees.[citation needed]

View on Palestinian Statehood Bid[edit]

CWP released a statement in September 2011 saying that a "mere declaration of statehood in the West Bank and Gaza Strip is incapable of ending decades of occupation and racial discrimination based on legal mechanisms that match the UN definition of apartheid, to solve the refugee problem or to lead to civil equality between Jews and Palestinians citizens of Israel. These issues can only be resolved in a just agreement to end the occupation while maintaining the basic individual and collective rights of Palestinians, wherever they reside. We call for ending the occupation, maintaining the Palestinians right of return and the right to resist the occupation by all legitimate and popular forms of resistance acceptable by international norms."?[3]

Controversy[edit]

CWP was one of several non-profits whose funding by the New Israel Fund caused controversy because of CWP's support for some aspects of the BDS - boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign against Israel.[4] The funding by the NIF caused a row in Australia where the NIF was opening a new branch.[5] It was at this time, in May 2011, that the NIF decided to abruptly halt all funding to CWP, despite statements to the contrary.[6] CWP posted on its website scathing letters to the NIF, saying "It seems particularly unfortunate that the exact timing of cutting off the relations of NIF and CWP has been dictated by NGO Monitor." and "The public attitude of NIF in relation to CWP is a rather disgraceful example of following and accepting the right-wing discourse and its strategies."[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f "About CWP". Coalition of Women for Peace. Retrieved 12 May 2011.
  2. ^ CWP History
  3. ^ "24CTB | Investment funds".
  4. ^ New Israel Fund opening in Australia
  5. ^ Dear Robin, Dear Jason Archived 2011-05-25 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ CWP responds to NIF
  7. ^ CWP full response to NIF Archived 2011-05-27 at the Wayback Machine

External links[edit]

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