title: Candlelight Vigil for Democracy / Łańcuch Światła start: 2017-07-20 start time: 21:00 end time: 22:00 venue: Polish Embassy UK city: London country: GB coordinates: 51.521, -0.1453 tags: femiagenda femiagendalondon feminism feminisminlondon feminismo feminismus feministevents womenrights links: Página Facebook del evento https://www.facebook.com/events/344722192625379/ description: In response to the Polish ruling party's (PIS) undemocratic move to take control over the justice system in Poland, we are calling on our friends in London to light a candle with us, in solidarity with thousands of people protesting on the streets of Poland this week. Let’s send a message to the Polish president Andrzej Duda, asking him to veto a bill which would stand in the way of fair elections, and would allow for judges to be nominated and controlled by PIS. In a country where women’s rights are gradually diminishing since PIS got into power, we believe that this threat to democracy is a threat to women's lives. It is also a threat to Europe and democratic values. Help us send a clear signal! Show your solidarity! Please bring a candle with you. 1. Short introduction by DDLDN (2min) about the protest listing organisers etc / 2. Introduction by Andrzej Kompa (10min) / 3. Short introduction by FARSA and KOD / 4. Silent Vigil Organized by Dziewuchy Dziewuchom London, FARSA and KOD Supported by Razem Londyn