International Women’s Day March
March 8 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm MST
by Carolyn Classen, blogger
“This 115th International Women’s Day, Tucson is marching in solidarity for justice, human dignity, and hope. Join us, as neighbors of all genders, faiths, political parties and ethnic heritages unite to peacefully and lawfully send these resounding messages to our leaders:
We demand justice for the survivors of sexual violence, including accountability for the powerful and wealthy. We will relentlessly protect ourselves, our children, and the survivors. We will continue building a culture of mutual respect, support and collaboration between the sexes. We salute the men who advocate for and with us.
We practice solidarity, knowing history shows that the unified voice of a mere 3.5% of society results in meaningful change. Our collective power as women has secured our right to vote, own bank accounts, businesses and homes, and to make decisions about when and if we wish to procreate. We will not go back.
We defend human dignity. We demand lawful and humane enforcement of immigration policies for adults and especially for children. We condemn greed, and insist on affordable medical treatment and education for all.
We fiercely maintain hope for a brighter future. While war at times may be necessary for self-preservation, we denounce the forced acquisition of others’ lands and natural resources, and the estrangement of our allies. We prioritize peace, the advancement of science, art and technology, and our continued intellectual development as human beings.
Join us to walk, stand, hold signs, chant, dance or be silent as you feel called. Together, our voices multiply. We cannot and shall not be intimidated, paid off, or suppressed.
Tucson is OUR city, Arizona is OUR state and the US is OUR home. WE ARE the ones we’ve been waiting for.
WHAT to WEAR:
Green for HOPE
Purple for JUSTICE and DIGNITY
White for SOLIDARITY
CONDUCT
We will observe all traffic laws and avoid destructive activities, to model for our leaders the integrity and rationality we demand of them. We plan to stay out of the street, and avoid blocking sidewalks and entrances to buildings or driveways.
ROUTE
Start on Congress Street in front of the Federal Building at 2 PM, march east on Congress, north on 4th Ave under bridge, west on 6th St, south on Stone, west on Congress back to starting point.”