WASHINGTON,
D.C. (January 18, 2017) - On Saturday
January 21, 2017, the day after the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald
Trump, hundreds of thousands of women are expected to gather in Washington D.C.
and hundreds of cities across the U.S. and the world. They will march together as part of the
historic Women's March on Washington while standing up for their rights, and
the safety and health of their families and communities.
As
part of the Washington D.C. March, a coalition of diverse women's groups,
climate justice leaders and individuals will unite and march as 'Women for
Climate Justice', sending a clear message to the new U.S. Administration that
women are gravely concerned about the accelerating impacts of climate change,
and the implications of a U.S. Administration that promotes climate skepticism,
advancement of fossil fuels, extractive economics, racism, bigotry and sexist
oppression.
The
Women for Climate Justice Contingent is organizing in a decentralized manner
via social media , and encouraging women to organize locally at Sister Marches
across the U.S. and around the world under the banner of 'Women for Climate
Justice'.
"On
January 21st, and everyday into the future until just solutions to the social
and ecological crises we face are implemented - women will rise to protect and
heal the Earth and our communities. In the face of a Trump presidency, we renew
and strengthen our calls for urgent action to stop the exploitation of the
Earth and its diverse peoples. We repudiate the rule of the fossil fuel
industry, and demand that the U.S. government respect climate science and
immediately work toward a just transition to a renewable energy future. We
refuse to allow the next U.S. administration to decimate the lives of future
generations, and the very web of life itself. We march to declare our intent to
forge ahead for women's rights, racial justice, immigration rights and
environmental justice because we will not be compromised and we are unstoppable
in our pursuit. We march with resolute strength, and in solidarity with our
frontline, women of color and Indigenous allies, who are simultaneously
experiencing the worst impacts of climate change and social injustices, and
leading the way towards the just and healthy world we seek." - Osprey
Orielle Lake, Executive Director, Women's Earth and Climate Action Network,
International (WECAN)
"Our
ONE MOTHER, the Earth, is calling her children to speak on her behalf. She who has nurtured and sustained all life
is suffering from the effects of man's greed.
She calls for us to raise our voices on behalf of the generations to come; on behalf of the
Silent Ones. Sacred Water, Air and Relatives with roots, fins, wings and the
four legged all need our help. We must walk in prayer to uplift the message of
peace and oneness. To speak for the voiceless. For all our Relations." -
Casey Camp Horinek, Ponca Nation Tribal Councilwoman, Women's Earth &
Climate Action Network Board member
"The
reality of climate change demands immediate action by the United States to cut
emissions, invest in protecting our water, land and air, and put an end to the
era of fossil fuels. We as women in all of our diversity stand together, more
determined than ever, to call for a just transition towards a renewable energy
future, an intersectional approach in all climate actions, and
gender-responsive climate policy and action. We will never give up - We will
continue to advocate for a healthy and peaceful planet, today and every
day." - Bridget Burns, Co-Director, Women's Environment and Development
Organization (WEDO)
"As
women are the keepers of seeds, fire, water, life, women now are called to be
the keepers of truth. We refuse to drown
in the wave of climate lies coming from an administration profiting from
pollution. Collectively, we are growing a resistance that weaves many movements
and draws from the valor of the many women that upheld truth before us. From
Standing Rock to the Richmond refineries women are leading and protecting their
homes." - Angela Adrar, Climate Justice Alliance
"Women's
rights are human rights, and key human rights are the ability to breathe clean
air, drink clean water and live in a safe climate. Climate disruption endangers
these rights for women across the globe. For women, when climate catastrophes
hit, they hit hard. We can't have climate justice without gender justice.
Gender equity is key to everyone's ability to thrive in the face of climate
disruption. We see this work as more urgent than ever with Donald Trump as
President of the United States. The Sierra Club will continue to fight for a
future where all are able to lead healthy lives free from the effects of
climate disruption." - A. Tianna Scozzaro, Director, Gender, Equity and
Environment Program, Sierra Club
"As
our country, our rights, our bodies, sacred lands, communities, and our
children are under attack by the incoming U.S. government administration, we
come together as women, mothers, sisters, daughters and allies to call for
climate justice, respect for our rights and Mother Earth. Justice for our
climate, means justice for indigenous and frontline communities who are at the
forefront of leading the resistance to the expansion of the fossil fuel
industry from Richmond, CA to the Amazon rainforest. We must stand with them
and we must continue to promote positive visions for the future we want for our
future generations and for all life on earth. We will not stand by idly as our
government is taken over by climate deniers who threaten all we hold dear. This
is our time!" - Leila Salazar-López, Executive Director, Amazon Watch
"In
the '60s it was often said that 'Women Hold up Half the Sky.'" However, as far as climate disruption goes,
women are holding down well more than half of the responsibility of dealing
with negative and dangerous consequences of climate disasters. And, on the positive side, they are more than
equally represented in forging climate solutions around the world. From the most local grassroots efforts, to
the creation of global policy, women are active, engaged and determined to
continue our work towards an end to the fossil fuel era with rapid
implementation of 100% renewables, energy efficiency and conservation at every
level. We will not let the incoming
administration take women backwards to a world economy based on pollution for
corporate profits. We will campaign for
safe energy and for a solar economy that brings justice for all. No matter what obstacles they may send our
way, we will never give up on our Beautiful Planet." - Claire
Greensfelder, Director, INOCHI/Women for Safe Energy
"Our
job is to shift the system toward justice, sustainability, and a vibrantly
healthy future for the next 7 generations.
And that job was made explicitly clear last November. The beautiful and
sacred system of life that has evolved on Mother Earth for millions of years is
being threatened by the corporate and political decision makers as the
unnatural result of capitalism.
Capitalism assumes an infinite system, but we live on a finite planet
with limited resources and Mother Earth does not negotiate. What are we to do? As the Indigenous Women of the Americas
Defending Mother Earth Treaty of 2015 states, "WE STAND TOGETHER". And, at this time, it is literally vital that
we stand together to join our struggles, to support one another, to be fearless
and strong and kind to one another. So,
as you look around, I ask that you look with love in your hearts and understand
that this is our community, this is our strength, these are the ones who will
stand with you, and we are the ones we've been waiting for. Be brave, be strong, be fearless, be
love. Future generations are depending
on us." - Pennie Opal Plant, Co-Founder, Movement Rights & Idle No
More SF Bay and signer of the Indigenous Women of the Americas Defending Mother
Earth Treaty of 2015
"Climate
change wreaks havoc on our health-from weather disasters to civil war in Syria.
It is a human right to have clean water, clean air and freedom from
environmental threats. Women are calling for action to reduce fossil fuels the
primary cause of climate change which also contaminates our water and air. This
administration must not roll back the Paris Treaty or any other healthy
solutions to address climate change." - Catherine Thomasson, MD and former
Executive Director, Physicians for Social Responsibility
"Idle
No More SF Bay, joins indigenous communities and so many others, as we stand
for clean air, water and healthy soil.
Our mission is to nonviolently and creatively do all we can to ensure
the future of the coming generations by mitigating the climate chaos caused by
corporate extreme energy (fossil fuels, nuclear, etc.), saving our sacred
seeds, and stopping the nuclear industry. We are for reciprocal, just and
caring relationships with all forms of life.
We are led by Indigenous grandmothers, who have worked very hard to
model indigenous leadership in the process of building coalitions across
diverse communities. We work toward a
just transition toward a vibrantly healthy world that is respectful of all
life. Not only have we found that this resonates with the society and culture
that we have been building, it's also extremely effective. While we acknowledge the legacy of genocide,
colonization, enslavement, misogyny, and xenophobia and their impacts on our
generations, we stand firmly on our
legacy of original instructions and indigenous values as we walk toward
the way of life that promotes healing and well-being for all our
relations. We understand that as we work
to heal Mother Earth, we are also healed. We stand with all of our relatives at
this time with love in hearts and nonviolence in our actions for all we hold
dear." - Idle No More SF Bay
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