Women's Action for New Directions builds women's political power to advocate for peace and security. WAND operates as a volunteer-led organization. Empower women to be agents of change to reduce violence & militarism, support nuclear disarmament, and redirect excessive Pentagon spending to unmet needs. WAND builds women's political power to advocate for security and peace with justice. We believe that women are central to shifting the militarized, patriarchal culture that pervades our society and leads to endless war and violence. WAND works to promote diplomacy and demilitarize U.S. foreign policy, elevate women’s voices in conversations about national security policy, and educate and engage women legislators and Members of Congress on peace and security issues.