On January 21st, 2017 thousands of men and women from all over the world will gather for the Women's March and they're all there for one reason: women’s rights. Here's what you didn't know about it.
1. It all started with the March on Washington
It's now inspired about 300 sister marches to take place in 55 global cities on six continents, along with all 50 united states and Puerto Rico.
2. Four women have worked tirelessly to coordinate this
Four co-chairs — Tamika D. Mallory, Carmen Perez, Linda Sarsour, and Bob Bland — and a national coordinating committee have been working around the clock for this to happen.
3. The focus is unitedness
The march intends to unite people to take a stand on issues that impact all of us. The vision of the march is to:” stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families – recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our community.”
4. The creators want it to be a social movement
The creators of the event are hoping to create a social movement and help create change in communities that can help contribute towards a greater movement.
5. This is not an anti-Trump movement
Contrary to popular belief, it's not an anti-anything. Instead, it is aiming to send a bold message to the new administration on their first day in office.
6. It's set to be the largest march of its kind
Hundreds of thousands of people are planning to join the march. Even more impressive, it's expected to be the largest gathering of people with disabilities in U.S. history.
7. It has gained international support.
What started out as one women's wish to protest with her friends, has expanded into a global phenomenon.
8. The Women’s March on London is one of the first and the largest sister march planned
The London march has forged partnerships with the Women’s Equity Party, Amnesty International, Unite the Union, and more.
9. Each of the international marches have their own motivations
Yet, they all have common themes revolving around the same issues. The international marches are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
10. They believe that Women’s Rights are Human Rights
We need to create a society in which there is reproductive freedom, environmental justice, immigrant rights, disability rights, civil rights, LGBTQIA rights and a way to end violence.
