NS Voice of Women for Peace

NS Voice of Women for Peace The Nova Scotia Voice of Women for Peace (NSVOW) is an active branch of the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW).

Established in 1960, VOW is a local, national and international feminist Non Governmental Organization (NGO) composed of diverse women with consultative status at the United Nations Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC). For almost 50 years, VOW has tirelessly advocated a world without war. The organization's mandate is to "provide a means for women to promote world peace and justice, through educati

on of themselves and others to take an equal part in the democratic process of decision making; and to cooperate with women throughout the world to create the mutual respect and understanding necessary for the peaceful resolution of international conflict."

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN DATE DUE TO HIGH WINDS.While she performs as part of the Mayworks Festival's event "Raising Big Qu...
04/25/2026

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE IN DATE DUE TO HIGH WINDS.

While she performs as part of the Mayworks Festival's event "Raising Big Questions by Andrew Maize," El Jones has invited community members to fly kites and enjoy a community poetry and solidarity experience. Please bring a reading on Palestine solidarity

04/23/2026
There will be a peaceful gathering/rally at the old Halifax library (Brunswick at Spring Garden), Friday at noon. April...
04/16/2026

There will be a peaceful gathering/rally at the old Halifax library (Brunswick at Spring Garden), Friday at noon. April 17 is Palestinian Prisoners Day. Food Not Bombs is making food.

04/12/2026

Some powerful words from NSVOW member and Raging Grannie Margaret Sagar at the Money for Housing and Education,
Not War and Oppression Rally April 11. Raging Grannies - Halifax Gaggle

03/09/2026

Inspiring words from Michele Landsberg, recipient of the Ursula Franklin Award of Excellence and Keynote Speaker at the CCanadian Voice of Women for PeacePeace Awards Ceremony in Honour of IInternational Women's Day Michele Landsberg is an award-winning Canadian writer, feminist, and social activist who wrote an influential column for the Toronto Star for 25 years. She is the author of four best-selling books, including Women and Children First and Writing the Revolution, and has served as Chair of the Board of Directors at Women’s College Hospital. Her many honours include two National Newspaper Awards, the Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case, six honorary degrees, and she was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2006.

02/14/2026

Events to "Close the Loopholes" will still be going ahead on February 17 at the offices of Shannon Miedema in Halifax and Darren Fisher in Dartmouth.

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