Be a Member
Who can be a member of the Warriors for Peace (WFP)? Participation in WFP is open to any man who is opposed to violence against women, who is committed to equality between women and men, and who is committed to examining and challenging violence in his own life. Men who engage in violence against women are not welcome. We warmly welcome men from all walks of life, religions, and political affiliations regardless of age, sexual orientation, race, ethnic group, or physical ability.
How do I become a member? Fill out a membership application and sign a personal pledge that I will never commit, condone nor remain silent about violence against women.
What about the participation of a man who was violent in the past?
We believe that violent men can change--otherwise we might as well pack up our bags and forget the whole thing. Any previously violent man is welcome if he has taken responsibility for his past actions. He has paid society's price or made amends. He has completed his treatment program and is recommended by his counselor. And he doesn't hide the fact that he was once violent.
Can women be members? Wear the white wrist band? Help in the campaign?
The WFP is a campaign of men, aimed at men. Wearing a white wrist band is a statement of men's opposition to violence against women. We encourage women to help us in our campaign by urging their friends, boyfriends, spouses, sons, fathers, grandfathers, uncles, nephews and all boys and men they come in contact with to wear a white wrist band and never commit, condone nor remain silent about violence against women.
What are your relations with women's groups?
We acknowledge the expertise and central role of women in challenging violence against women. We want to collaborate with women organizations to assist us in educating our membership and the community about violence against women. |
