“Take Back the Night” Walk Starts at 6:00pm at EGFN Band Hall
Press Release
“Take Back the Night” Walk
Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 at 6:00pm
Walk will start at the Band Administration Building. ( Band Hall)
This is a walk to raise awareness about violence against women. There will be an opening prayer, speakers, a video presentation, refreshments and a march through the community (route to be determined).
What is Take Back the Night
Take Back the Night is an event geared toward empowering women to confront fears about rape and assault by reclaiming the evening streets en masse. The event calls for safety and equality for women in all places, at all times. It is also a chance to publicly celebrate women’s solidarity: the march is to symbolically underline that women will not be passive & accept the violence against them but will instead speak out & take action together for change.
WHY WOMEN MARCH
- To stand together as women, refusing to be silent about sexual violence.
- To celebrate the steps we are taking to support each other and to create change.
- To experience the freedom of what it is like to walk at night and not be dependent on the protection of men.
- To remind each other that as individuals we have strength and together we are even stronger.
- To remember our sisters who have survived, and those who have been taken from us, as a result of sexual violence.
- To shout out our desire to live freely without the threat and fear of violence.
What Men Can Do
- Stand along the March route and cheer us on. If you are in a car, honk your horn to show support.
- Offer childcare to women friends or partners so that they may attend the march and other activities.
Participate in the Marches and other activities.
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