This November 25th, like every year, it is held International day to end violence against women. As told by our colleagues at The breaking wave, who compiled the major marches and events on a detailed map, this date is not trivial. It honors the Mirabal sisters, three Dominican activists, killed by dictator Rafael Turjillo on November 25, 1960.
The establishment of this International Day dates back to 19 October 1999, during the 54th session of the United Nations General Assembly where “Representatives of the Dominican Republic and 74 member states presented a draft resolution to proclaim November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women”according to the Ministry of Culture.
How to participate in marches near you?
Here is a non-exhaustive list of the starting points of the feminist demonstrations against gender, social and state violence that will take place this Saturday 25 November 2023.
Annecy – Departure in front of the Town Hall at 2pm.
Bordeaux – Departure from Place de la Victoire at 2pm.
Brest – Departure from Place de la Liberté at 3pm.
La Rochelle – Departure from Quai du Carénage at 4.30pm.
Lille – Departure from Place de l’Opéra at 2pm.
Lyon – Departure from Place Bellecour at 2pm.
Marseille – Departure from the Old Port at 4pm.
Nice – Departure from Place de Gaulle at 2pm.
Paris – Departure from Place de la Nation at 2pm.
ON Twitter#NousToutes invites you to join forces: “This year it will be a mobilization led by numerous collectives and associations for a solid convergence of struggles.” See you in procession?
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, or if you simply want to learn more about the topic:
- 3919 and the government website Let’s stop THE violence
- Our practical article My boyfriend hit me: how to react, what to do when you are a victim of violence in your relationship?
- The association Forward and its help chat available on How do we love each other?
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Source: Madmoizelle
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