Act for a Happier Women's Day!
Today, March 8th, was International Women’s Day.
However, it’s never too late to act. After all, limiting your actions on behalf of women to Women’s Day would be to cede the other 364 days of the year to men: a ratio that’s clearly imbalanced.
In the spirit of fairness, take action for women:
Urge the U.S. Congress to sign the International Violence Against Women Act, protesting violence against women. (Hat tip, Katie.)
Join Amnesty International in demanding justice for the women of Atenco, Mexico.
The group reports, “In May 2006, over 45 women were arrested without explanation in San Salvador Atenco, Mexico. Many were subjected to physical, psychological and sexual violence by the police officers who arrested them and then held in prison for days before being released on bail. More than three years have passed and they are still waiting for justice.
None of the officials responsible for their abuse have been adequately held accountable. The Mexican Supreme Court has already affirmed that human rights violations occurred at Sal Salvador Atenco. Before concluding that it did not have jurisdiction in the case, the Special Prosecutor for Crimes Against Women and Human Trafficking (FEVIMTRA) identified 34 members of the state security forces as suspects in the crimes. The investigation is now in the hands of Mexico State authorities.”
And, corny as it might sound at first, remember that, as Feministing’s Ann points out, women are the solution.
Posted: March 9th, 2010 under agency, feminism, gender, politics.