The Women's Peace Party was founded in 1915 during the height of World War I. It was established by a group of women, including notable figures like Jane Addams and Alice Hamilton, who sought to promote peace and advocate for disarmament. The organization aimed to unite women in their efforts to influence public policy and encourage diplomatic solutions to conflicts. The party played a significant role in the broader women's suffrage movement and was part of the larger International Congress of Women held in The Hague. Although it eventually dissolved after the war, its legacy contributed to the establishment of future peace organizations and highlighted women's voices in political discourse.