Reclaim the Night
March
Glasgow November 29th 2007
In 1999 the United Nations adopted a resolution designating
the 25th November 'International Day for the Elimination
of Violence Against Women' and calling for worldwide organisation
of activities to raise awareness about this issue.
This day heralds the beginning of 16 Days of Action for
the Elimination of Violence Against Women which ends on
10th December, International Human Rights Day. These two
dates are symbolically linked to highlight that violence
against women is a violation of women's basic human rights.
These 16 Days of Action also include World Aids Day on
1st December and the anniversary of the Montreal Massacre
on December 6th. Since the 1970s, women across the world
have been coming together to reclaim our right to safety
on the streets, in our homes, our schools and our workplaces.
We are reclaiming the right to be free from all violence
and abuse - verbal abuse, sexual harassment, sexual assault,
rape, domestic abuse, commercial sexual exploitation, trafficking
and murder.
The Rape Crisis Centre in Glasgow are organising a march
and rally on 29th November 2007 to mark the 16 Days of Action
and to make our voice heard when we say STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN.
We are reclaiming the right to our own bodies, to our own
safety in every aspect of our lives.
Join us at 6.15 pm on 29th November 2007 at University
Avenue (off Byres Road) in Glasgow to march to the STUC
at 333 Woodlands Road, Glasgow for a rally which will commence
at 7.00 pm.
We welcome all women and men supporters to walk with us
at this event. For more information, contact the Rape Crisis
Centre on 0141 552 3201 or by email info@rapecrisiscentre-glasgow.co.uk
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