title: International Women's Day Protest
start: 2017-03-08
start time: 17:00
end time: 20:00
venue: Philadelphia, PA, United States
city: Philadelphia (PA)
country: US
coordinates: 39.96, -75.17
tags: feminism feminismo feminismus internationalstrike internationalwomen internationalwomensstrike parointernacional parointernacionaldemujeres womenrights
links:
Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/581477762044136/
description:
** Important Update **
After the march, we will be hosting a discussion on intersectional feminism at the William Way Center from 7pm - 9pm. This is open to everyone and childcare will be provided. If you have questions about accessibility, please ask!
1315 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 http://waygay40.org/
On January 21st, the country and world saw a mass mobilization of women and allies, who gathered in solidarity to reject reactionary politics. We wish to provide a platform for politically radical, intersectional, working class women and femmes, especially who are historically and currently marginalized, on this year's International Women's Day.
With the goal of educating agitating & organizing, we will gather at Logan Square at 5pm, where we will have several speakers. From there, we will march to Thomas Paine Plaza, stopping at several locations to show solidarity with those who work in traditionally women dominated industries. At Thomas Paine Plaza, we will have a closing rally and action. We are currently looking to have a discussion on intersectional and inclusive feminist issues and topics at a nearby indoor venue afterwards.
We will be focusing on local organizers and activists, and will not have politicians speak at this event. This event will be trans+ and sex worker inclusive.
We are in solidarity with the national women's strike platform found here https://www.womenstrikeus.org/our-platform/
Coalition of organizers:
Equality Coalition https://www.facebook.com/TheEqualityCoalition/
Global Women's Strike Philadelphia
Party for Socialism and Liberation - Philly https://www.facebook.com/pslweb/
Philadelphia South Asian Collective
Philadelphia Tenants Union
Philly Socialists
Philadelphia Socialist Alternative
Women of Color in the Global Women's Strike
Read more here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/feb/06/women-strike-trump-resistance-power