(Re)Collection
A WGS Quarterly Publication

Women for Genuine Security illuminates the work of those committed to a culture of peace. WGS envisions a world of genuine security based on justice, respect for others across national boundaries, and economic planning that meets people's needs, especially women and children. WGS work toward the creation of a society free of militarism, violence, and all forms of sexual exploitation, and for the safety, well-being, and long-term sustainability of our communities. When provided this definition, the women in this workshop we were asked to say what it meant to us, being a part of this international women’s network. We wrote our responses on paper flowers and pasted it to a banner of the world. This is what it means for us to walk together in the struggle for peace and genuine securit

A Rupture
Addressing pain in the
world and pain
stuck in our bodies
Anti-imperialist
Anti-racist
Art/Performance/Body
Beautiful People
Being together in ourselves,
as a community
Body, Mind, and Spirit
Connection
Celebrate Life
Come as you are
Commonality
Connection
Create
Cultural Diversity
Depth
Energy
Expanding Oasis
Family
Giving
Growth, Relationships,
Wisdom
Heart
Spirit
Help to create a “common
context of struggle”
 – Chandra Tapalde Mohanty
Holistic
Honoring Histories,
stories
Hope
Inclusive
Intersection
Personal Growth
Potential
Relationships
Smart
Stories in the Body
Thinking complexly, mot just one
issue, but seeing the whole
picture as best as we can.
Space
Resilience
Sisters walking together on the journey
to make change
Thinking Deeply
Undoing the harm of foreign policy
and militarisms
Warmth
Wisdom
Women who Share a Lifelong
Commitment

December 2008 Newsletter

Printable Version: December 2008 Printable Version

Contact:
recollection@genuinesecurity.org