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Oxford's Women in Black hold vigil against the occupation

eileen (text and pics), Women in Black (leaflet) | 18.07.2004 11:50 | Anti-militarism | Repression | Oxford

On Saturday 17 July, Oxford 'Women in Black' held their first vigil against Israel's illegal occupation of the Palestinian Territories






Extract from a flyer by Oxford Women in Black:
Extract from a flyer by Oxford Women in Black:


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Oxford’s Bonn Square sees the first ‘Women in Black’ vigil

On Saturday 17 July a group of around two dozen women, all dressed in black and holding giant black hands or placards, stood silently in Bonn Square for just over an hour, while one or two of their number handed out leaflets to passers-by. The aim of the vigil was to protest against the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestine. Many local people stopped to talk with the leafleters and expressed support for their aims. Heartened by the success of this dignified demonstration, the organisers, the Oxford women’s group NOW, have decided to hold regular Women in Black vigils in the future. The next one will be held on July 31, probably in Bonn Square again, but hopefully with less aerial bombardment by the pigeons.
Above, I have scanned in a copy of the leaflet, and reports from other people may be added later.
eileen
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eileen (text and pics), Women in Black (leaflet)
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  1. Report from another Woman in Black — Sarah L (posted by eileen)
  2. Girrrl Power — Lovely Boy
  3. Next Women in Black Vigil — Pam Parsons