"People everywhere are demanding a total change of priorities. Women and girls do the work of giving birth to, feeding and caring for the whole world. But this vital work of survival and cornmunity is devalued and those who do it are demeaned" - Wages For Housework Campaign. The International Wages for Housework Campaign have called a global women's strike on March 8th which is International Women's Day, urging women to 'stop the world and change it'. Last year, a Global Strike saw waged and unwaged women from over 60 countries take part in demonstrations, vigils and parties to celebrate Women's Day and develop strategies of resistance. In Spain, cleaners went on strike whilst immigrant women spoke out; in India Dalit and Tribal village women demanded wages for all work; and in Uganda women mobilised to discuss their needs. For details of what's going on this year contact: International Wages for Housework Campaign, 230a Kentish Town Road, London, NW5 2AB, 0207 482 2496, http:// womenstrike8m.server101.com Home |
