STATEMENT OF DEMANDS
(Please note: The Million Women Rise statement of demands are currently being revised. If there are any suggestions you would like us to consider please add your voice in the contact form below the following current statement of demands)
The Million Women Rise Coalition welcomes the support of ALL women who wish to join the March and sign up to our statement of demands. The Million Women Rise Coalition is gathering support for the Statement of Demands and invites you/your organisation to consider being a signatory. By supporting the Statement of Demands attached you will be asking the Government and societies, both at home and internationally: The Million Women Rise Coalition welcomes the support of ALL women who wish to join the March and sign up to our statement of demands. The Million Women Rise Coalition is gathering support for the Statement of Demands and invites you/your organisation to consider being a signatory. By supporting the Statement of Demands attached you will be asking the Government and societies, both at home and internationally:
The prevention of violence against women and children is a cultural, social and political issue and must be a priority for all levels of Government. Action for a national strategy to oppose men’s violence is the responsibility of all political parties and must encompass: PREVENTION: Active prevention of violence against women and children which include the added oppression that black women and children face . PROVISION: Adequate provision of quality women-only support services for women and children which includes at its core fully funding Black women services. PROTECTION: Appropriate and effective legal protection for women and children. |