Women’s March on Washington: Dublin will march in solidarity
On the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration, thousands of women the world over are creating posters in preparation to march in support of gender equality.
The Women's March on Washington has been gearing up since it's online conception ten weeks ago, and has garnered the support of over half a million people across their various social media platforms.
Similar marches will be occurring in countries across the globe, and Ireland is one of them.
The Women's March on Washington – Dublin is happening tomorrow at 12 noon, and over 1,200 people have clicked attending on the events Facebook page.
"We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families, recognising that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country," says The Women's March page.
"The rhetoric of the past election cycle has insulted, demonized, and threatened many of us: immigrants of all statuses, Muslims and those of diverse religious faiths, people who identify as LGBTQIA, Native people, Black and Brown people, people with disabilities, and survivors of sexual assault."
"Our communities are hurting and scared. We are confronted with the question of how to move forward in the face of national and international concern and fear."
Organisations like The Abortion Rights Campaign, Amnesty International Ireland, the Coalition to Repeal the 8th, Democrats Abroad and the European Network Against Racism have all offered their official support to tomorrows march in Dublin.
The march will begin at the Garden of Remembrance, culminating outside the GPO in a rally at 1.30pm. You can check out the event here.
SHEmazing! will be at tomorrows march, so follow us on Snapchat @shemazingie and on Facebook Live to keep up with all the action.
