Thursday: DC March To Protect Native Women's Rights
Thursday, the House of Representatives will vote on their version of the Violence Against Women Act, which excludes protections for Native American women. Native women are more likely to be victims of violence than any other ethnic group in the United States. This is unacceptable.
Via OccupyWallSt.org, Via Save Wįyąbi Project
Thursday, February 28, 2013
10:00am EST
Thursday, the House of Representatives will vote on their version of the Violence Against Women Act, which excludes protections for Native American women. Native women are more likely to be victims of violence than any other ethnic group in the United States. This is unacceptable.
We will be marching and round dancing in front of the House of Representatives to demand justice and safety for our sisters. 10AM on Thursday February 28, 2013, starting at the Capitol South metro station. Please join us.
Please use #VAWA #1BillionRising #SaveWiyabiProject for twitter hashtag support and spread the word!