WMW- Women's March on Ottawa
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On January 20, 2018 WE MARCH AGAIN.
Last year's Women's March on Ottawa brought out 8000 people - people who wanted to send the world a message that the rights and freedoms we enjoy in our country will not be taken for granted and that we will not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We stood up to hatred, to sexism, to anti black and anti Indigenous racism.
This anniversary march stands for all of these things we stood for last year, and so much more. This past year we have seen divisive politics grow across the world, and with it, hate and racism has found it's home. The year has also brought with it the end of women's tolerance in many countries, including Canada. Women and those who support women's rights are DONE. We are DONE with the systemic misogyny and sexism that have allowed for the harrassment of women to go unchallenged for decades. We are DONE with the violence that still takes the lives of hundreds of women in this country every year - that has taken the lives of thousands of our Indigenous sisters. We are DONE with making less than men, taking on more of the burdon for childcare whilst simultaneously being disproportionately negatively impacted by poverty, climate change, violence. We are DONE with not having fair representation in our political system and structures, and with our unique perspectives being left out of decision making and policy. WE ARE DONE. And we are marching to show the world that enough is enough. That time is up. Women in Canada are angry; and on January 20, 2018, women in Ottawa will be shouting and letting the world know we will no longer be silent. We will also be telling Canada that in our own country we will remain vigilant for any threat to our democratic human rights, and that we stand in solidarity with women, men and non-binary people here and abroad.
As this is a completely volunteer led and run event, we must fundraise for all our costs - including rental for indoor space, security, printing, AV equipment, etc. We know the estimated costs from last year were close to $7500. Every cent raised goes towards the march.
Help us show the world that Ottawa women and men will always fight for and defend women's rights as human rights.
Last year's Women's March on Ottawa brought out 8000 people - people who wanted to send the world a message that the rights and freedoms we enjoy in our country will not be taken for granted and that we will not tolerate discrimination of any kind. We stood up to hatred, to sexism, to anti black and anti Indigenous racism.
This anniversary march stands for all of these things we stood for last year, and so much more. This past year we have seen divisive politics grow across the world, and with it, hate and racism has found it's home. The year has also brought with it the end of women's tolerance in many countries, including Canada. Women and those who support women's rights are DONE. We are DONE with the systemic misogyny and sexism that have allowed for the harrassment of women to go unchallenged for decades. We are DONE with the violence that still takes the lives of hundreds of women in this country every year - that has taken the lives of thousands of our Indigenous sisters. We are DONE with making less than men, taking on more of the burdon for childcare whilst simultaneously being disproportionately negatively impacted by poverty, climate change, violence. We are DONE with not having fair representation in our political system and structures, and with our unique perspectives being left out of decision making and policy. WE ARE DONE. And we are marching to show the world that enough is enough. That time is up. Women in Canada are angry; and on January 20, 2018, women in Ottawa will be shouting and letting the world know we will no longer be silent. We will also be telling Canada that in our own country we will remain vigilant for any threat to our democratic human rights, and that we stand in solidarity with women, men and non-binary people here and abroad.
As this is a completely volunteer led and run event, we must fundraise for all our costs - including rental for indoor space, security, printing, AV equipment, etc. We know the estimated costs from last year were close to $7500. Every cent raised goes towards the march.
Help us show the world that Ottawa women and men will always fight for and defend women's rights as human rights.
Organizer
Catherine Butler
Organizer
Orléans, ON
