Women in Black
Sandra Boero-Imwinkelried | 13.10.2001 23:16
WOMEN IN BLACK, A SILENT VIGIL FOR PEACE
An invitation to the world to rally for peace from Buffalo, NY (USA)
An invitation to the world to rally for peace from Buffalo, NY (USA)
In Buffalo, NY (USA) we had a very successful rally today Saturday 13th. We would like to invite women--and everyone--all over the world to demonstrate. Women in Black will be leading the rallies. Soon we will post pictures and videos of this powerful demonstration in Buffalo. We hope to see this happening all over the world.
No more victims anywhere!
WOMEN IN BLACK, A SILENT VIGIL FOR PEACE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2001
NOON – 1 PM
ELMWOOD AVENUE & BIDWELL PARKWAY
Our message: THERE IS RECOURSE FOR THE U.S. TO SEEK JUSTICE THROUGH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS & TRIBUNALS. END THE WAR!
Women in Black is a loose network of women world-wide committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to war and other forms of violence. It is not an organisation, but a means of mobilization and a
formula for action.
Women in Black demonstrations
usually take the form of women wearing black,
standing in a public place in silent, non-violent vigils at regular times.
Join us Saturdays at noon ‘til further notice.
Women in Black's history ... WIB vigils were started in Israel in 1988 by women protesting against
Israel's Occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, demanding peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Italian women supporters of the Israeli women took the idea back to Italy, where WIB mobilizations have occurred in many cities. Contact between Italian women and the Yugoslav women resulted in the theme being taken up there: Women in Black vigils have been held in Republic Square, Belgrade, opposing the Serbians regime's involvement in aggression.
A worldwide movement ... It is impossible to know how many women there are who identify with Women in Black, how many groups exist, or how many actions have been held. Certainly it has become a worldwide movement. Women in Black conferences and encounters have been held in Jerusalem in 1994, and in Novi Sad (Yugoslavia) each August since 1994. A WIB vigil was held in Beijing at the time of the 1995 UN Conference on Women. And there was an exhibition in 1996 in New York of photos of WIB actions around the world. Now BUFFALO joins in this international network.
PLEASE JOIN US – WEAR BLACK – STAND SILENTLY TO CALL FOR PEACE.
No more victims anywhere!
WOMEN IN BLACK, A SILENT VIGIL FOR PEACE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2001
NOON – 1 PM
ELMWOOD AVENUE & BIDWELL PARKWAY
Our message: THERE IS RECOURSE FOR THE U.S. TO SEEK JUSTICE THROUGH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS & TRIBUNALS. END THE WAR!
Women in Black is a loose network of women world-wide committed to peace with justice and actively opposed to war and other forms of violence. It is not an organisation, but a means of mobilization and a
formula for action.
Women in Black demonstrations
usually take the form of women wearing black,
standing in a public place in silent, non-violent vigils at regular times.
Join us Saturdays at noon ‘til further notice.
Women in Black's history ... WIB vigils were started in Israel in 1988 by women protesting against
Israel's Occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, demanding peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Italian women supporters of the Israeli women took the idea back to Italy, where WIB mobilizations have occurred in many cities. Contact between Italian women and the Yugoslav women resulted in the theme being taken up there: Women in Black vigils have been held in Republic Square, Belgrade, opposing the Serbians regime's involvement in aggression.
A worldwide movement ... It is impossible to know how many women there are who identify with Women in Black, how many groups exist, or how many actions have been held. Certainly it has become a worldwide movement. Women in Black conferences and encounters have been held in Jerusalem in 1994, and in Novi Sad (Yugoslavia) each August since 1994. A WIB vigil was held in Beijing at the time of the 1995 UN Conference on Women. And there was an exhibition in 1996 in New York of photos of WIB actions around the world. Now BUFFALO joins in this international network.
PLEASE JOIN US – WEAR BLACK – STAND SILENTLY TO CALL FOR PEACE.
Sandra Boero-Imwinkelried
e-mail:
srb3@acsu.buffalo.edu
Homepage:
http://www.geocities.com/americansunitedforpeace/index.htm