Come Together for Super Women!
Masterwordsmith
International Women’s Day 2012 falls on Sunday 18 March 2012. Do you know that on that day, women (and men) from all over Malaysia will be coming together to speak out for a better Malaysia via a clean government?
In conjunction with International Women’s Day, they Wanita Suara Perubahan is organising a rally on 18th March, 2pm, to make women’s voices for a clean government heard in the political sphere.
The meeting points are Masjid Bulat Seksyen 14 and Taman Jaya Lake. From there, they will march to Padang Astaka PJ.
They have six demands which are:
1. A GOVERNMENT FREE OF CORRUPTION.
2. A DECENT LIVING WAGE.
3. A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.
4. AN END TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND ALL GENDERS.
5. REPEAL THE PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY ACT 2011.
6. FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS.
If you are free and share the same concerns, do participate and be part of the Women’s Voice for Change! We will speak united as Wanita Suara Perubahan. We are all Wanita SuPer!
PROGRAMME FOR THE EVENT
Sunday, MARCH 18: A women’s rally of thousands of people in support of Women’s Voice for Change.
10.00am – 2.00pm From other States and different MRT stations to gather at Padang Astaka 1, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
2.00 – 5.00pm Poetry readings, singing, dancing and other activities to celebrate IWD
There’s also an online campaign on FB and Twitter called “Saya #wanitasuper”. Basically, it’s people taking photos of themselves with a sign that says “Saya #wanitasuper” or “I am #wanitasuper” along with your personalised message on why you support #wanitasuper. Men can also participate by holding messages stating their support. 🙂
Examples can be seen AT THIS LINK.
CLICK LIKE on their Facebook page AT THIS LINK. or follow them on Twitter @wanitasuperMY and #wanitasuper
WCC of Penang is organizing a bus to KL for the event. Those interested can contact them at 04-228 0342 or email: [email protected]
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