WOMEN OCCUPYING WALL ST. http://wows.nycga.net (W.O.W.) Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:47:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 A message of solidarity to our sisters in Egypt http://wows.nycga.net/2011/12/21/a-message-of-solidarity-to-our-sisters-in-egypt/ http://wows.nycga.net/2011/12/21/a-message-of-solidarity-to-our-sisters-in-egypt/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:04:19 +0000 Ris http://wows.nycga.net/?p=33 Continue reading →]]> We send our strongest support and solidarity to the thousands of women in Tahrir Square and across Egypt protesting the unacceptable violent assault of women protesters by the military. We are troubled, shocked, and outraged at images of a woman protester being beaten and stripped in the streets.

Systematic targeting, marginalization, silencing, and violence against women by anyone, especially the military authorities entrusted to protect us, are unacceptable.These tactics are brutal, criminal and dishonorable. We share your anger.

We recognize the brave women of Egypt and women around the world who risk their lives to protest unjust systems.  Women are powerful and essential forces in revolutions. Your power and courage are incredibly inspiring to all women.

We send solidarity and encouragement to you in this honorable fight to protect women’s rights.  We join you in outrage and support your fight for peace and justice.   We stand united with all women of Egypt.

United, we will never be defeated.

]]> http://wows.nycga.net/2011/12/21/a-message-of-solidarity-to-our-sisters-in-egypt/feed/ 4 End Violence Against Women http://wows.nycga.net/2011/12/15/end-violence-against-women/ http://wows.nycga.net/2011/12/15/end-violence-against-women/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:52:39 +0000 Ris http://wows.nycga.net/?p=29 Continue reading →]]> We stand in solidarity with our sisters at Occupy University of Vermont and around the world to put an end to violence against women.  Today, on the 15th of December, 2011, our sisters at #OUVM are taking a stand to end the culture of rape in their community.Just this week we learned that nearly one out of five U.S. women has been sexually assaulted at some time in her life.  It is estimated that one out of every three women worldwide will be physically, sexually or otherwise abused during her lifetime. Sexual violence is a violation of human rights.

It is our understanding that the universities, colleges, workplaces, communities, and organizations in which we participate respect human rights, provide a safe environment for all members of the community, and take action when abuses occur.  Therefore, we encourage the University of Vermont to renew its commitment against violence against women, take a position of leadership among all academic institutions and start to abolish the culture of rape right now – honor human rights.

We stand in solidarity with all women in creating a free, just, peaceful, and equitable world.

Women Occupying Wall St Caucus
wowsnyc@gmail.com

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