Women Strike for Peace was a grassroots organization founded in 1961 in the United States. It emerged in response to the growing concerns about nuclear weapons and the potential for nuclear war during the Cold War. The group aimed to mobilize women to advocate for peace and disarmament, emphasizing the importance of women's voices in political discussions. The organization organized various protests, marches, and educational campaigns to raise awareness about the dangers of nuclear proliferation. One of their notable events was the 1961 March on Washington, where thousands of women gathered to demand an end to nuclear testing and promote peaceful resolutions to conflicts.