While not officially part of International Anti-Street Harassment Week (April 12 – 18), these two new calls to action are related, relevant, and important. Take part if you can!
On April 12, take action at a local Chinese Embassy to demand the release of five Chinese feminist activists who were detained in early March for planning to distribute information about sexual harassment on the transit system. #FreetheBeijingFive
“Please take action at any hour before 12:00 am April 13th, Beijing time.
Location: Your nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate
Slogan:
1. Release Chinese Feminists Now!
2. Anti-Sexual Harassment is Not a Crime!
3. Stop Violence Against Feminists!
Suggested Format:
1. Wear a masks with the faces of the five feminists to signal that you are in solidarity with them.
2. Wear wedding dresses with red paint/ink to replicate their previous action, “Bloody Brides”
3. Chant the words Shi-Fang (meaning release in Chinese pinyin) Wu Rongrong, Shi-Fang Wei Tingting, Shi-Fang Wang Man, Shi-Fang Zheng Churan, Shi-Fang Li Tingting.
Please post the protest images and short reports on FreeChineseFeminists Facebook. Or email 45women@gmail.com
If you need pictures of masks or have other questions, please email 45women@gmail.com.
45Women, a group of concerned feminists.”
On April 14, take action to demand the return of the 230 Nigerian school girls who are still missing a year after they were kidnapped from their school. #BringBackOurGirls
